Steel is composed of ______.

-Carbon and Iron

A halogen characterized as a dark, reddish brown, fuming liquid with suffocating odor.
-Bromine
In a pharmaceutical laboratory, the pharmacist found a green container inside the emergency
kit. Which gas is most likely contained in the said green container?
-Oxygen gas

Ascorbic acid is also known as Vitamin C. The letter C stands for _____.
-Cetavic acid
A solution that is made up of a weak base and its salt which resists changes in pH is called.
-Buffer solution

Nickel ion in solution is colored

-Green

Used as wet dressing for persons suffering from third degree burns.
-AgNO3

Drug of choice to combat systemic acidosis.

-NaHCO3

Dr. Bertram Katzung prescribed his patient with Isosorbide mononitrate (Imdur®) to prevent
recurring angina attacks. The patient is expected to experience which of the following?
-Headache
It is used as an inhalant in all pathological conditions accompanied by cyanosis and dyspnea.

-Oxygen

A deficiency of Zinc which is characterized by inflamed, scaly skin.

-Parakeratosis

Babbit metal is composed of tin and ______.

-Antimony

A patient is found to have a serum sodium level of 15 mcg/dL. The normal range for serum
sodium is 2 to 6 mcg/dL. The patient’s condition is called ______?
-Hypernatremia

Tartar emetic, known to be effective antischistosomal agent is.

-KSbOC4H4O6

Which of the following methods is not applicable in the administration of potassium

supplements.
-RAPID IV
Bismuth is known to cause blackening of the glossal area. This means that the ______ appears
black upon physical examination.
-Tongue

It increases osmotic load of the GIT.

-Saline cathartic

Slaked lime is
-Ca(OH)2

Densest element in the periodic table:

-Os

What is the pharmaceutical ingredient of Calamine USP 24?

-ZINC OXIDE

Burrow’s solution is also known as:

–ALUMINUM ACETATE SOLUTION

Mechanism of antibacterial action of potassium permanganate solutions.

-Oxidation

This is the most abundant metal and could also be found in deodorants.
-Aluminum

It is administered in an ice-cold condition to lessen its disagreeable bitter taste and is

parenterally used as an anticonvulsant.
-Epsom salt

This is used as water disinfectant in swimming pools.

-Chlorine
The sheet form of this metal is used in the repair of bones, nerve and tissue.

-Titanium

The cation/s that cause/s this group of antacid to have constipating property.
-Al+3

An antimicrobial agent used in the preparation of white lotion.

-Sulfurated potash

Gypsum, Terra Alba, and Plaster of Paris are generally used as rodenticides. Thus, these
compounds are intended to kill what?
-Mice and rats

A solution of Dextrometorphan rotates the plane of polarized light ______.

-To the right

Which of the following elements is used as a GLUCOSE TOLERANCE FACTOR?

-Chromium

BAL or Dimercaprol is used as an antidote for heavy metal poisoning. What is the country of
origin of this antidote?
-Great Britain

Which of the following are examples of covalent bonds?

-Peptide bonds and glycosidic bonds

Universal antidote includes

-ACTIVATED CHARCOAL

TiO2 is most used as

-OPACIFYING AGENT

A substance which takes up water or moisture but does not dissolve is.
-HYGROSCOPIC

Tartar emetic
-ANTIFUNGAL

Which of the following pharmaceuticals has a famous tagline “Lakas na hindi umaayaw”?
-REVICON

A 10-volume hydrogen peroxide is equivalent to ______% H2O2.

-3%

Use of sodium bisulfite.

-Cleansing agent

Generic name of Alaxan®.

-Paracetamol + Ibuprofen

Hard water does not lather with soap. This is due to:
-Mg and Ca

Salvarsan or Arsphenamine (Compound 606) contains arsenic which is intended for the
effective treatment of syphilis caused by.
-Treponema pallidum
Lugol’s solution contains this element as its active component.
-Iodine

The radiopharmaceutical that is used for kidney imaging or determining renal function.
-I-131-Human Serum Albumin

Bronze is an alloy of copper and

-Tin

Dolgfenal® is an effective NSAID used commercially. It contains which active ingredient?

-Mefenamic acid

Inert gases with anesthetic property.

-Xe and Kr

Aqua Regia (3 mol HCl + 1 mol HNO3) is

-Royal water

This is a substitute for mercury in arc lamps. This is also used in lights or lamps for IMAX
viewing.
-Chromium

The composition of aqua regia is

-3HCl and HNO3

White vitriol is used in the preparation of WHITE LOTION. It is also used as an emetic and as
an astringent. Which of the following is the chemical formula for White Vitriol?
-ZnSO4

This is the only white sulfide.

-Zinc sulfide

This instrument is used to measure sodium and potassium quantitatively.

-Flame photometer

Ophthalmia neonatorum could be prevented through the administration of ______.

-Silver nitrate

A metal in Group IIA which is the active chemical component of SENSODYNE.

-Calcium

O, S, Se, Te, Po belong to what group?

-Chalcogens
Anemia due to decreased blood formation can be caused by deficiencies of key materials.
-All

An antacid with a very rapid onset of action but relatively short duration. It can cause belching
and flatulence due to the production of gas.
-Sodium bicarbonate

Cadmium poisoning is called ______.

- Itai-Itai

Hematinic is best used in cases of _____.

-Anemia

Green vitriol is ______.

-FeSO4

The antidote for IRON toxicity.

-Deferroxamine

Last 16th July 2013, British Columbia Coroner’s Office declared that Cory Monteith’s (the lead
Star of Glee Series) official cause of death was “a mixed drug toxicity involving Alcohol and
______”.
-Heroine

This compound is used as carbon dioxide absorber.

-Ammonium carbonate

Circadian dysrhythmia refers to the physical and mental stresses caused by changing time
zones. This could also cause fatigue, headache, tachycardia, and hormone imbalance.
Circadian dysrhythmia is commonly called.
-Jet lag

A child accidentally inhaled a large amount of helium which caused his voice to become similar.
-Donald duck

Turnbull’s BLUE is chemically known as _____.

-Ferrous ferricyanide

A patient ran into the pharmacy and asked the pharmacist what does “Take 1 tab b.i.d. a.c..”
mean. The pharmacist must answer.
-Take 1 tablet twice daily before meals

Zinc is found in insulin which is used for the management of diabetes mellitus. An alternative
agent which is of plant origin could also be used in cases of DM. What is the scientific name of
this agent which is approved by DOH?
-Momordica charantia

Tartar emetic (Potassium Antimony Tartrate) is effective against.

-Schistosoma japonicumc.

Barium sulfate is widely used as a radiopaque contrast medium. Its most common side effect is
similar to the side effect of ALUMINUM-containing compounds which is ______.
-Constipation

Isoniazid toxicity can be prevented by Vitamin B6 or _____.

-Pyridoxine

It acts as antacid in small doses, and as a laxative in large doses.

-Magnesium

Amlodipine (Norvasc®) blocks the uptake of.

-Calcium

It describes a process or reaction that absorbs heat.

-Endothermic

White precipitate is also known as _____.

-Ammoniated mercury

This is the compound responsible for the pink color of Calamine USP 24.
-Ferric oxide
This metal is widely used as a diuretic, cathartic, and an antiseptic. It is also commonly found on
thermometers. This element in toxic doses causes MINAMATA disease. Name this element.
-Mercury