1.

The following are the cautions with the use of substance,

I. Glycerin suppositories should not be used for more than 1 week unless told to do direct by a
physician.
II. Can be used when experiencing abdominal pain or nausea
III. Prolonged use of laxatives may result in dependence
IV. Experiencing rectal bleeding doesn’t necessarily need medical attention.

A. I only
B. All are correct
C. I and III only
D. None of the above

(C IS THE CORRECT ANSWER)

2. Glycerin is _______, a type of moisturizing agent that pulls water into the outer layer of the
skin and air.
A. Animal fats
B. Gelatin
C. Vegetable oil
D. Humectant

(D IS THE CORRECT ANSWER)

3. The term glycerine, introduced in 1811 by Swedish chemist Michel-Eugène Chevreul. It is

ordinarily applied to commercial materials containing more than 96 percent glycerol.
A. Both statements are correct.
B. Last statement is correct.
C. First statement is correct.
D. Both statements are incorrect.

(D IS THE CORRECT ANSWER)

4. A combination of _________was utilized for the first time in 1897.

A. Gelatin, glycerin and water
B. Humectant and water
C. Animal fats and water
D. Vegetable oil

(A IS THE CORRECT ANSWER)

5. Suppositories are an ancient dosage form that effectively delivers pharmaceutical products to
the vagina and rectum and has remained remarkably unchanged over the centuries. Despite
 this, suppositories occupy a very small niche in the worldwide pharmaceutical market due to
low user acceptance of the products.
A. Both statements are correct.
B. Last statement is correct.
C. First statement is correct.
D. Both statements are incorrect.

(A IS THE CORRECT ANSWER)

6. The first record of the inclusion of an active pharmaceutical ingredient in a suppository was in
1844 with the introduction of opium to cocoa butter. Suppositories during this time were
approximately 5 g in size.
A. The first statement is correct.
B. Both statements are correct.
C. The last statement is correct.
D. Both statements are incorrect.

(C IS THE CORRECT ANSWER)

7. Glycerine Suppositories attract water from the bowel down towards the mass of hardened
stool to relieve constipation quickly and effectively.
A. FALSE
B. TRUE

(B IS THE CORRECT ANSWER)

8. Glycerin is also known as glycerol, is a natural compound derived from vegetable oils or
animal fats. The color is white, with a sweet smell and taste.
A. Both statements are correct.
B. Last statement is correct.
C. First statement is correct.
D. Both statements are incorrect.

(C IS THE CORRECT ANSWER)

9. Though Chevreul gave glycerin its name, the substance was first isolated in 1781. Karl Wilhelm
Scheele is the german-swedish chemist, who described it as the “sweet principle of fat.”
A. Last statement is correct.
B. Both statements are incorrect.
C. Both statements are correct.
D. First statement is correct.

(B IS THE CORRECT ANSWER)

10. Glycerin belongs to a class of drugs known as __________.

 A. Hyperosmotic Laxatives
B. Urethal Suppositories
C. Cocoa Butter
D. Gelatin

(A IS THE CORRECT ANSWER)