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A. 1/k D. 2k+1
B. K a. NOTA
C. 0693/k
4) According to the Poiseuille equation, the factor that has the relatively greatest influence on rate of
flow of liquid through a capillary tube is the
5) Which of the following reference sources has the most extensive listings of sodium chloride
equivalents and freezing point depression values?
6) Although isotonicity is dessrable for almost all parenterals, it is particularly critical for what
preparations
A. Intra-articular D. Intravenous
B. Intradermal E. Subcutaneous
C. Intramusclar
7) The osmotic pressure of 0.1 molar dextrose solution will be approximately how many times that of
a 0.1 molar sodium chloride?
A. 0.5 D. 3
B. 1 E. 4
C. 2
8) Parenteral solutions that are isotonic with human red blood cells have an osmolality of
approximately how many mOsm/L?
A. 20 C. 50
B. 40 D. 150
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E. 300
9) Which of the following parenteral solutions is considered the most closely approximate the
extracellular fluid of human body?
11) Mixing hypertonic solution with red blood cell will cause of the red blood cells
A. Bursting D. Hemolysis
B. Chelating E. Hydrolysis
C. Crenation
12) Sodium chloride equivalents are used to estimate the amount of sodium chloride needed to
render a solution isotonic. The sodium chloride eqiuvalent or “E” value may be defined as the
A. Amount of sodium chloride that is theoretically equivalent to 1 gram of a specific chemical
B. Amount of a specified chemical theoretically equivalent to 1 gram of a specificied
chemical
C. Milliequivalents of sodium chloride needed to render a solution isotonic
D. Weight of a specified chemical that will make a solution isotonic
E. Percent sodium chloride need to make a solution isotonic
13) Another method for adjusting solution to isotonicity is based upon
14) All aqueous solutions that freeze at -0.52° are isotonic with red blood cells. They are also iso-
osmotic with each other. Which of the following apply?
A. Both statement are true
B. The first is true but the second is false
C. The second statement is true but the first is false
D. Both statement are false
E. A and D may be applied
15) A specific drug has first-order biological half-life of 4 hours. This half-life value will
A. Be independent of the initial drug concentration
B. Increase when the concentration of the drug increase
C. Decrease when the concentration of the drug increase
D. Decrease if the patient has renal impairment
E. Be the same whether the drug level is determined in the blod or by observing the
pharmacological action
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16) To prepare a buffer system with the greatest buffer capacity at pH of 4.0, one would use which
one of the following acids?
17) Most drugs are metabolized or eliminated from the body by first-prder kinetics. This implies that
the amount of drug metabolized or eliminated
A. Is constant
B. Changes wit time but is not dependent on the concentration of drug in blood
C. Changes with time and is dependent only on the concentration of drug in blood
D. is dependent of drug concentration in the blood
E. NOTA
18) The biological half-life of a drug
A. Is constant physical property of the drug
B. Is a constant chemical property of the drug
C. Is the time for one-half of the therapeutic activity to be lost
D. May be decreased by giving the drug by rapid IV injection
E. Depends entirely on the route of administration
19) The decay constant of a radioisotope is 0.96/hour. At half-life of the radioisotope is approximately
20) A drug is said to have a biological half-life of 2 hours. At the end of eight hours, what percentage
of the drug’s original activity will remain?
A. 6.25% D. 50%
B. 12.5% E. 2.5%
C. 25%
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24) If the buffer solution is prepared using equal concentrations of acetic acid and sodium acetate,
the pH would then be
A. 1 D. Equal to ½ of pKa
B. 14 E. Lesser than 1
C. Equal to the pKa
27) Protolysis
A. Involves the exchange of proton from bases to acids
B. Involves the transfer of protons from acids to bases
C. Determines the strength of a solvent
D. Is the determination of an acid to free a proton
E. Is the destruction of acids and bases
28) pH is mathematically
A. the log of the hydroxyl ion concentration
B. the negative log of the hydroxyl ion concentration
C. the log of the hydronium ion concentration
D. the negative log of the hydronium ion concentration
E. NOTA
29) Data required to determine the pH of a buffer system include
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32) Which one of the following forms of radiation has the greatest penetrating power?
33) A constituted drug solution assays at 15mg/mL after 24 hours. What is the first-order reaction rate
if the original solution concentration was 2.0 mg/mL?
A. 0.2/day D. 0.33/day
B. 0.25/day E. 0.5/day
C. 0.3/day
34) By storing the above reconstituted drug solution in the refrigerator, its halflife is extended to 4
days. What will be the concentration of the drug solution (mg/mL)?
A. 0.25 mg/mL
B. 0.5 mg/mL
C. 1.0 mg/mL
D. 1.2 mg/mL
E. 1.5 mg/mL
35) The temperature at which a gas liquefies at the maximum vapour pressure the liquid form can
achieve
A. Absolute temperature
B. Critical temperature
C. Melting point
D. Flash point
E. Boiling point
36) The polymorphic form of cacao butter that is most suitable in suppository preparation
A. Gamma
B. Alpha
C. Beta prime
D. Beta
E. Epsilon
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A. Spectrophotometer D. Manometer
B. Refractometer E. Optical Rotator
C. Polarimeter
40) These are solutions that do not adhere to the Raoult’s Law throughout the entire range of
composition, where no uniform attractive forces exist
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C. Polymorphic
D. Zwitterions
E. Aprotic
45) pH as Sorensen suggested, is described as following
I. A simplified method of expressing the hydroxyl ion concentration
II. The hydrogen ion potential
III. The common log of the reciprocal of the hydrogen ion concentration
IV. Is expressed in numeric scale of 0 to 14
A. I, II and II
B. II, III and IV
C. I, III and IV
D. I and III
E. I, II , III and IV
46) A equation that calculates the pH of the buffer solution and the change in the pH upon the
addition of an acid or a base
A. Buffer constant
B. Buffer capacity
C. Maximum buffer capacity
D. A and C are correct
E. AOTA
47) It is the ratio of the increment of strong base (or acid) to the small change in pH brought about by
its addition
A. Buffer equation
B. Henderson-Hasselbach equation
C. Noye’s-Whitney Equation
D. Arrhenius Equation
E. NOTA
48) This occurs when the pH of the urine goes beyond pH 7.4
A. H+ ions are excreted by the kidneys
B. H+ ions are retained by the kidneys
C. CO2 is excreted by the kidneys
D. CO2 is retained by the kidneys
E. A and D are correct
49) This is a method of measuring tonicity wherein the effect of various solutions is observed on the
appearance of the red blood cells suspended in the solutions
A. I and II D. I and IV
B. II and III E. I, II and III
C. III and IV
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51) A change in appearance, palatability, uniformity, dissolution and suspendability are examples of
this kind of instability
A. Chemical
B. Physical
C. Microbiologic
D. Therapeutic
E. AOTA
52) The following are Non- Newtonian classes of flow, EXCEPT
A. Plastic
B. Psuedoplastic
C. Dilatant
D. Parallel
E. Thixotropic
53) The slope ogf the line that is equal to –K0, when a plot with concentration on the vertical axis and
time on the horizontal axis is made
A. Zero order reaction
B. First order reaction
C. Second order reaction
D. Third order reaction
E. First and Second order reaction
54) The most form of the drug that undergo an apparent zero- order reaction kinetics are
A. Solids D. solutions
B. Solutions E. suppositories
C. Suspensions
A. Syrups D. Suspensions
B. Mucilages E. AOTA
C. Jellies
56) These are formulated to react in water CO2 affecting partial anesthesia of the
sensory buds of the oral cavity, thereby covering up saline and bitter tastes
A. Suspensions D. Solutions
B. Emulsions E. Granules
C. Effervescent granules
57) Which of the following intermolecular bond is involved in the attraction of electrons of nonpolar
molecules resulting to transient polarity?
A. Dipole-dipole forces D. ion-dipole interaction
B. Dipole-induced dipole forces E. ion-ion interaction
C. Ion- induced dipole interaction
58) This is a physical property of systems that is dependent on the number or quantity of particles in
solution
A. Additive property D. NOTA
B. Constitutive property E. AOTA
C. Colligative property
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B. Rheopectic E. pseudo-dilatant
C. Eutectic
71) Which of the following is not a colligative property of solutions?
A. Freezing point depression D. Molecular weight]
B. Osmotic pressure E. NOTA
C. Vapour pressure
72) ___ are molecules whose mirror images are non-super imposable
A. Enantiomer D. analogue
B. Isomer E. NOTA
C. Diastereoisomer
73) . One gram of a salt dissolves in 20 ml of water. What is its solubility ?
A. Very soluble D. sparingly soluble
B. Freely soluble E. practically soluble
C. Soluble
74) Which of the following can be used as a diluent , binder and disintegrant ?
A. Lactose D. microcrystalline cellulose
B. Sorbitol E. magnesium carbonate
C. Starch
75) Glidants are added to tablets in order to improve flow properties and reduce interparticulate
friction. They prevent the following problems except ______
A. Bridging D. rat holing
B. Arching E. NOTA
C. Sticking
76) . Problems commonly encountered in suspensions where there is claying of the sediments due to
very slow settling race of the particles
A. Creaming D. coalescence
B. Caking E. NOTA
C. Particle growth
77) Convert 25.44 decigram to nanogram
A. 2.5 x 108 D. 2.5 x 1010
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B. 2.5 x 10 E. 2.5 x 1015
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C. 2.5 x 10
78) The slope of a line can be calculated by
A. ∆y/ ∆x D. NOTA
B. ∆x/ ∆y E. AOTA
C. B= sxx/ syy
79) .In the equation of the expressed as y=a+bx , a is the
A. Slope D. Pearson coefficient
B. Intercept E. NOTA
C. Correlation coefficient
80) An acid dissociation constant, denoted Ka, is the equilibrium constant for the dissociation of an
acid. It is the primary way in which the _______ is gauged.
A. Ionization of an electrolyte D. A and b are correct
B. Strength of an acid E. AOTA
C. Hydrolysis reaction
81) Acetic acid has a Ka of 1.8x10-5 while formic acid has a Ka of 1.8x10-4 under the _____, this
indicates that the ________ directly releases more protons into an aqueous solution.
A. Bronsted-lowry acid-based theory,
HAc
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A. Na2HPO4 D. Na 3PO
B. NaH2PO4 E. NOTA
C. NaPO4
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115) The intermolecular force of attraction responsible for the formation of KL3 is known as:
A. Dipole-dipole interaction
B. Dipole-induced dipole interaction
C. Ion-dipole interaction
D. Ion-induced dipole interaction
116) This theory that explains the behavior/characteristics of gases
A. Van der Waals Theory C. Kinetic Molecular Theory
B. Gas laws D. Le Chantelier’s Principle
117) This property is exhibited by gases within a confined system, which is due to the collision
of gas particles with one another and to the wall of the container.
A. Volume C. Elasticity
B. Pressure D. Mole
118) The interrelation among volume, pressure and temperature is expressed by;
A. Boyle’s Law C. Ideal Gas Law
B. Charles Law D. Van Holf’s Equation
119) The value of R which is 0.08205 L-atm/mole-K is determined when;
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B. Evaporation D. Sublimation
127) Which of the following substances is transformed directly into gaseous state without
passing through the liquid state is known as:
A. Amyl nitrite C. Camphor
B. Halothane D. Ether
128) Which of the following statements is CORRECT?
A. Gases are liquefied at low temperature and low pressure
B. Gases are liquefied at high temperature and high pressure
C. Gases are liquefied at low temperature and high pressure
D. Gases are liquefied at high temperature and low pressure
129) Which of the following statements is NOT correct?
A. The boiling point of water is 100°C
B. The vapour pressure of water at room temperature is 20mmHg
C. The heat of vaporization of water at boiling, ∆Hv (water) BP = 9720 cal/mole
D. Boiling point of liquid increases with lowered atmosphere pressure
130) Which of the following statements, regarding the physical properties of Nitroglycerin,
is correct?
I. Nitroglycerin, an antianginal drug, is liquid at room temperature
II. It solidifies when cooled below 14°C forming 2 polymorphs
III. When heated, it begins to decompose at 50°C and explodes at 218°C
A. I, II and III are correct C. II and III are correct
B. I and III are correct D. Only I is correct
131) Which of the following statements about crystalline solids is NOT true?
A. Diamond is an ionic crystal
B. Boric acid is a triclinic crystal
C. Crystalline solids have distinct melting points
D. Crystals other than cubic are anistropic
132) Which of the following statement is the least characteristic of amorphous solids?
A. May exhibit polymorphism C. Randomly arranged molecules
B. Nondistinct melting points D. isotropic
133) Substances characterized by both amorphous and crystalline properties include;
I. Beeswax II. Paraffin III.Petrolatrum
A. I and II C. I and III
B. II and III D. I, II and III
134) It is the characteristic temperature at which there is a major change in the properties
include;
A. Absolute glass temperature C. Glass transition temperature
B. Glass critical temperature D. Glass composition temperature
135) Boric acid is an example of ______ crystal system.
A. Cubic C. monoclinic
B. Hexagonal D. triclinic
136) An example of tetragonal crystal is;
A. Urea C. Iodine
B. Iodoform D. Sodium chloride
137) Solid substances that exhibit similar properties and characteristics in all directions are;
A. Monotropic C. anistropic
B. Isotropic D. enantiotropic
138) The polymorphic form of theobroma oil that melts at 34.5°C.
A. Alpha C. stable beta
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A. Monotropic C. anistropic
B. Isotropic D. enantiotropic
I. A mesophase formed from gaseous state where the gas is held under combination of
temperatures and pressures that exceed the critical point of a substance
II. Have properties intermediate those of liquids and gases
III. Exhibit flow properties
A. I, II and III C. I and II
B. I and III D. only III
A. Flow property
B. Permeability
C. Amorphous
D. Birefringence
145) A useful device for relating the effect of the least number of independent variables upon
the various phases that can exist in equilibrium system containing a given number of
components.
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A. Eutexia C. Polymorphism
B. The Phase Rule D. Degrees of Freedom
146) A homogenous, physically distinct portion of a system that is separated from other portions
of the system by bounding surfaces
147) In two-component system, the variables considered to described the system completely include:
I. Temperature II. Concentration III. Pressure
148) In the equilibrium mixture of liquid water + benzyl alcohol, the number of phases (P) is;
A. 1 C. 3
B. 2 D. 4
149) A phenomenon that results to liquefaction when two solids are combined due to the lowering
of their melting points
150) In a mixture of 34% thymol in salol, the system occurs as one liquid phase 13°C.
This point in the phase diagram is known as;
151) All combinations of phenol and water are completely miscible at 66.8°C. This is termed as;
153) The study of heat changes in chemical reactions and certain physical processes.
A. Thermodynamics C. Thermochemistry
B. Heat dynamics D. Enthalpy
154) Energy can be transformed from one form into another but cannot be lost, destroyed
or created. This statement is the;
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A. Spectrometer C. Oscillometer
B. Refractrometer D. Polarimeter
157) Properties of drug molecules which are derived from the sum of the properties of the
individual atoms of functional groups
A. Additive C. constitutive
B. Colligative D. extensive
A. Additive C. constitutive
B. Colligative D. extensive
159) A counter clockwise rotation in the planner light, as observed looking into the beam of
polarized light, this substance is define as:
A. Dextrorotatory C. polar
B. Levorotatory D. nonpolar
160) The passage of 96,500 coulombs of electricity through a conductivity cell produces a
chemical change of 1 gram equivalent weight of any substance. This is known as:
A. Increases C. unaltered
B. Decreases D. remain constant
163) A solution that contains more of the dissolved solute than it would normally contain at a
definite temperature is;
A. Saturated C. unsaturated
B. Supersaturated D. subsaturated
164) If one part of the solute requires 30 to 100 parts of the solvent, the solubility is described as;
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166) The effect of pressure to the solubility of gases is expressed by this law which states that the
concentration of dissolved gas is proportional to the partial pressure of the gas above the solution at
equilibrium.
168) Gases are liberated from solutions in which they are dissolved by the introduction of an
electrolyte. This phenomenon is known as;
A. I and II D. I only
B. I and III E. II only
C. II and III
171) For salts of weak base like codeine sulfate, as the pH increases, solubility;
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172) Which of the following liquid-liquid mixture is the least characterized by complete miscibility?
173) The increase in mutual solubility of two partially miscible solvents by another agent
is referred to as;
A. Miscibility C. association
B. Blending D. solvation
174) In phenol-wate system, the addition of glycerine, (or succinic acid) will _______ the mutual
solubility of the liquid pair.
175) The FGSA, functional group surface area (in A⁰²) of n-butanol is 59.2, while
cyclohexanol is 49.6, therefore;
176) Which of the following is/are the least factors affecting the solubility of solids in liquid?
A. pH C. pressure
B. temperature D. presence of other substance
178) Solutions for which changes in the physical properties of the solution occur when the
components are mixed are called:
179) It describes the solubility of slightly soluble electrolytes to form a saturated solution.
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A. Endothermic C. idiopathic
B. Exothermic D. amphoteric
181) When a solution of AgCI is added with NaCI, some of the AgCI precipitates. This is known as__.
A. Solubility C. salting-out
B. Association D. common-ion effect
182) Sodium chloride does not evolve nor absorb heat when dissolved, so the heat of solution
is approximately;
A. Positive C. zero
B. Negative D. either positive or negative
183) What is the co-solvent used to enhance the aqueous solubility of the
undissociated Phenobarbital?
A. Alcohol C. ether
B. Water D. acetone
185) If 100 – 1,000 parts of the solvent is required to dissolved 1 g of the solute.
It is described as;
186) The vapor pressure of solvent over a dilute solution is equal to the vapor pressure of the
pure solvent, multiplied by the mole fraction of solvent in solution.
This is according to;
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189) It is the pressure that must be applied to the solution to prevent the flow of pure solvent into
the concentrated solution.
191) When a solute is added to the pure solvent, it will alter the tendency of the molecules to
escape the original liquid. What colligative property is described?
194) The Henderson-Hasselbalch equation for weak acid and its salt is;
A. an ampholyte C. a diprotic
B. a polyprotic D. a monoprotic
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197) Which of the following factors is the least affecting the pH of the buffer?
A. Positive C. constant
B. Negative D. unchanged
A. Hemoglobin/oxymoglobin
B. Acid/alkali sodium salts of phosphoric acid
C. Carbonic acid/carbonate
D. Plasma proteins
A. 0.003 C. 0.028
B. 0.025 D. 0.35
201) It is the number of gram equivalents in an acid or base that changes the pH of 1 L buffer solution by
1 unit.
A. Normality C. Molality
B. Molarity D. Mole Fraction
A. Normality C. Molality
B. Molarity D. Mole Fraction
204) The concentration of solution may be expressed in terms of Normality. Normality is the;
I. Ammonia-ammonium buffer system is a weak acid and conjugate base buffer pair.
II. A positive dilution value signifies that the pH raise with temperature.
III. Additional buffers are added to drug solutions though they exhibit buffer capacity.
A. I, II and III C. I and III
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206) The pKb of pilocarpine is 7.15 at 25°C (pH = 7.4), calculate the mole percent of the base.
A. 78% D. 64%
B. 3.56% E. 36%
C. 1.78%
207) In a liter of a 0.01M solution of acetic acid, it was found to dissociate into 1.32 x 10-3 gram-ions
each of hydronium and acetate at 25°C. What is the k a?
208) What is the maximum buffer capacity of an acetate buffer with a total concentration of 3.75 x 10 -
2
nmole/liter?
210) Sodium chloride equivalents are used to estimate the amount of sodium chloride needed to render a
solution isotonic. The E may be defined as;
211) The following concentration of sodium chloride solutions are hypertonic EXCEPT;
A. 2.5% C. 5%
B. 1.5% D. 0.5%
212) The component of aerosol system is liquid due to the high pressure inside the container.
A. 0.52°C C. 0.85°C
B. 0.48°C D. 0.44°C
214) This solution causes the cells to shrink because of the outward passage of water.
A. Isotonic C. hypertonic
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B. Hypotonic D. isosmotic
215) According to haemolytic method of measuring tonicity, a solution that liberates haemoglobin is;
A. Isotonic C. hypertonic
B. Hypotonic D. isosmotic
216) The sodium chloride equivalent of atropine sulfate is 0.13. this means that;
218) Drug A has a MW = 356 g/mole and anLisovalue = 4.3. Calculate ∆tf1% of Drug A.
A. 0.68° C. 0.22°
B. 0.44 D. 0.12°
219) It utilizes the use of freezing point in calculating the tonicity of solution.
220) A newly discovered weak acid was found to diffuse freely through the red blood cell membrane. A
2.3% of this weak aid has the same freezing point as blood. The 2.3% is;
221) A newly discovered weak acid was found to diffuse freely through the red blood cell membrane. A
2.3% of this weak acid has the same freezing point as blood. When volume of this solution is mixed with
blood, red blood cells will;
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A. Can pass through filter paper but not through semipermeable membrane
B. Exhibit Faraday- Tyndall effect
C. Diffuse rapidly
D. Detected under ultramicroscope
226) If an electric potential is applied to a colloid, the charged colloidal particles move toward the
oppositely charged electrode. What property of colloids is described?
A. Adsorption C. electrophoresis
B. Brownian motion D. Tyndall effect
227) In colloidal dispersions, if the dispersed phase interacts appreciably with the dispersion medium, it
is referred to as;
A. Iyophobic C. amphiphilic
B. Iyophilic D. hydrophobic
A. As plasma substitute
B. As diagnostic agent for paresis
C. To increase solubility, stability and taste of drugs
D. As germicides
231) Colloidal system that has the ability to increase the solubility of materials that is normally insoluble
include;
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A. Gelatin C. albumin
B. Acacia D. rubber
233) The random and erratic movement of colloidal particles which is due to the bombardment of particles
by the molecules of the dispersion medium is termed as;
234) The sedimentation of colloidal particles can be accomplished by the use of;
A. Ultrafilter C. ultracentrifuge
B. Ultramicroscope D. QELS
I. A system containing particles that have negligible attraction for the dispersion medium
II. Dispersed phase consist of agreegates of small organic molecules or ions.
III. Hydrophilic and lipophilic portion of the molecule is solved
A. Only I C. I and II
B. II and III D. I, II and III
237) The number of monomers that aggregate to form a miracle is known as the;
238) Sodium ions are attracted to the surface of the micelle is known as the;
A. Gegenions C. cations
B. Anions D. zwitterions
A. Fluidity C. turbidity
B. Transparency D. light rays
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241) This apparatus examine light points responsible for the tyndall cone in colloids
243) Parameters used to evaluate a suspension formulation in terms of the amount of flocculation include;
245) How does the increase in the viscosity of the liquid affect the rate of sedimentation in a suspension?
(assume that the density of the particles is greater than the density of the dispersing liquid.)
heterogenous systems
247) A clear supernatant liquid is produced, upon settling of particles in this system.
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A. Sedimentation C. subsidence
B. Caking D. flocculation
250) A process of forming a light, fluffy conglomerates that are held together by
A. Aggregation C. Caking
B. Deposition D. flocculation
252) Which of the following powders are having low contact angle?
253) This agent prevents coalescence and maintains the integrity of the individual droplets in emulsion.
254) This theory of emulsification places the emulsifying agent at the interface between the oil and water,
surrounding the droplets of the internal phase as a thin layer of film adsorbed on the surface of the drops.
255) A problem affecting the pharmaceutical elegance of emulsion that involves the complete fusion of
droplets followed by ultimate fusion of two immiscible phases.
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257) A phenomenon occur when there is a change of an emulsion type form O/W To W/O or vice versa?
A. Coalescence C. creaming
B. Breaking D. phase inversion
259) Which of the following test is the least method use for determining the type of emulsion form?
260) A system in which the liquid is removed and only the frameworks remains.
A. Hydrogel C. jellies
B. Organogel D. xerogel
262) The taking up of a gel with a certain amount of liquid without a measurable increase in volume is
referred to as ;
A. Swelling C. syneresis
B. Imbibition D. bleeding
263) A phenomenon where the liquid in gel is pressed out upon standing is referred to as;
A. Syneresis C. imbibition
B. Swelling D. bleeding
264) Petroleum contains a substance that thickens the system, thus referred to as gel former. This
substance is known as;
265) The capillary rise method is used in measuring, which of the following physical Property?
266) Which of the following substance is the major component of a lung surfactant that allows us to
breath and prevents pulmonary edema?
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271) Which of the following surfactant is used to lower the contact angle of the powder and the liquid?
A. Solubilizing agent
B. Detergent
C. Wetting agent
D. Foaming agent
272) Describe as a stable structure consisting of air pockets enclosed within thin film of liquid.
A. Foam C. detergent
B. Aerosol D. antifoam
273) The angle between a liquid droplet and the surface over which it spreads is
Defined as;
275) It described as a complex process involving the removal of foreign matter from Surfaces.
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A. Wetting C. cleansing
B. Detergency D. foaming
276) Which of the following pharmaceutical products follow a zero-order kinetics for degradation?
A. Solutions C. suspensions
B. Ointments D. elixirs
277) Which of the following rate of reaction (degradation) is independent to the concentration of the
reactants.
A. Zero C. second
B. First D. third
279) Which of the given equation can be applied to calculate the zero-order rate constant?
280) Which method is used to calculate an estimate of shelf-life for a product that may have been stored
or is going to be stored under a different set of conditons?
282) What test is use to determine the the stability of formulation using exaggerated conditions of
temperature and humidity?
283) It define as the amount of time that the product can be stored before it becomes unfit for use through
either chemical decomposition or physical deterioration
284) Instability of drug products may give rise to the following consequences include;
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285) Which of the following pharmaceutical preaparations is categorized as Non- Newtonian system?
287) Factors affecting rheological properties and measurement of viscosity of liquids and semisolids
include;
289) A comparatively slow recovery of the material structure on standing that was lost by shear- thinning
is referred to as
A. Dilatancy C. thixotropy
B. Rheopexy D. viscoelasticity
290) What type of flow does gels and magmas exhibit when they form semisolids on standing and
become fluid upon shaking?
A. Rheopexy C. antithixotropy
B. Thixotropy D. dilatancy
I. Ketchup
II. Whipping cream
III. Suspensions that contain very high solid content.
A. I,II and III D. II and III
B. I and III E. III only
C. I and II
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294) It describes the dissolutions rate of the drug powder consisting of uniformly
sized particles.
295) Diffusion is the rate limiting step in the drug release of the following formulations
A. Ligand C. guest
B. Host D. substrate
A. Zeolite C. quinhydrone
B. Clathrate D. cyclodextrin
300) Andreasen pipet is an apparatus used to obtained data used in determining particle size by;
A. Optical microscopy
B. Sieving method
C. Sedimentation method
D. Particle volume measurement
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