COLLEGE OF PHARMACY

CHEM1PH: INORGANIC CHEMISTRY WITH QUALITATIVE ANALYSIS (LEC)

Comprehensive Examination,

General Instructions:
1. Read and understand the instruction before answering.
2. Write the corresponding letter to the correct answer. Use black ink only.
3. Check your answers before submitting, any form of erasure or superimposition is strictly prohibited.
4. You are only given 1 hour to finish the exam.

I. MORSE TYPE. Choose the correct statement/s from the following choices. (2 point each, total of 50 points)

1. Properties of Matter
I. Temperature II. Melting Point III. Color IV. Boiling point
A. I & II B. I only C. III & IV D. I, II & III E. III only F. AOTA
2. Which of the statement/s does not describe filtration?
I. Use of sieve
II. Applicable to heterogenous mixture
III. Separation of homogenous mixtures
IV. Use of filter paper and funnel
A. I & III B. I only C. II & IV D. I, II & III E. III only F. AOTA
3. Elements accounted for over 90% of the body mass
I. Calcium II. Oxygen III. Carbon IV. Hydrogen
A. I & II B. I only C. II, III & IV D. I, II & III E. III only F. AOTA
4. Mass number:
I. Both protons and neutrons contribute to the mass of an atom
II. symbolized by A
III. the sum of the number of protons and neutrons
IV. the number of protos and electrons
A. I & II B. I only C. III & IV D. I, II & III E. III only F. AOTA
5. Example/s of chemical change
I. Rusting of iron
II. Burning of wood
III. Digestion of food
IV. Boiling of water
A. I & IV B. I only C. II & III D. I, II & III E. III only F. AOTA
6. Trace elements of the body
I. Arsenic II. Copper III. Nitrogen IV. Potassium
A. I & II B. I only C. III & IV D. I, II & IV E. III only F. AOTA

For items no. 7-25, refer to the following choices:

A. I only B. II only C. III only D. I & II
E. I & III F. II & III G. AOTA H. NOTA

7. Which of the following belonged to the same group?

I. Major ICF Cation II. Principal ECF cation III. Sodium
8. Salts are present in Lactated Ringer's Injection, which of the following is/are correct?
I. 600mg Sodium Chloride II. 8.6g Sodium Chloride III. 500mg Sodium Chloride
9. Hypernatremia states, except:
I. Hypertension II. Edema III. Tissue atrophy
10. Aside from being a buffer constituent, which of the following is/are not metabolic functions of Potassium?
I. Facilitate CO2 transport
II. for neuromuscular irritability
III. Formation of appatite in bones and teeth
11. Which of the following does not relate to the essential trace element Iron?
I. Widely distributed in the tissues and abundant in the liver
II. leads to neutropenia
III. sourced from fish and oyster
12. Achlorhydria is described by these statements, except
I. Absence of HCl
II. Body no longer responds to stimulation by histamine
III. Excessive HCl
13. All of the following are synonyms of Talc USP, except

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I. French Chalk II. Piedra Grassa III. Lana o Algodon Filosoficos
14. Which of the following have antimicrobial/astringent properties?
I. Hydrogen peroxide II. Potassium permanganate III. Titanium dioxide
15. Uses of astringent
I. Styptic II. Antiperspirant III. Reduce inflammation
16. Which of the following is not a part of the tooth anatomy?
I. Pulp II. Enamel III. Gingival sulcus
17. Which of the following is a definition of Dentifrices?
I. a material used for cleaning of teeth and adjacent gums
II. Applied in a form of powder
III. It can clean surfaces inside cavities and crevices between teeth
18. The following sentences refers to pumice, except:
I. Composed of complex silicates of aluminum, potassium and calcium having volcanic origin
II. It is odorless and tasteless, grayish white powder with different fineness
III. It is grity in nature
19. Which of the following is inhalant?
I. Preston salt II. Laughing gas III. Sal ammoniac
20. Uses of Ammonium muriate includes:
I. Increase saliva
II. Used to treat bronchitis
III. For the treatment of sinusitis
21. Mechanism of action of antidotes
I. counteracts the effect of poison by producing other effects
II. changing the chemical nature of the poison
III. preventing the resorption of the poison into the body
22. It is the universal antidote
I. Activated charcoal II. Cupric sulfate III. Sodium thiosulfate
23. Which of the following is/are correctly matched?
I. I-131 Human serum albumin: Diagnostic aid for pancreatic tumors and growth
II. Gold Au 98: for scanning of liver
III. Cyanocobalamin Co-57 and Co-60: Diagnositic agent for kidney and brain tumors
24. Which of the following is/are characteristics of radioisotopes?
I. Those emitting beta and gamma radiation since they can penetrate body tissue
II. can be concentrated in a specific manner in certain organs or cells
III. should be eliminated from the body easily and aside from the associated radioactivity
25. It involves the use of X-rays which are short wavelength electromagnetic radiation, in the imaging or shadowing of various
internal organ structure.
I. Radiology II. Roentgenology III. Radiopharmaceuticals

II. Modified True or False. Determine if the statements provided is correct. Choose the letter of your answer
(2 points each, total of 50 points)
i. First statement is TRUE
ii. First statement is FALSE
iii. Second statement is TRUE
iv. Second statement is FALSE

A. i & iii B. i & iv C. ii & iii D. ii & iv

26 I. Each substance in a mixture retains its chemical identity and properties

II. The substances making up a mixture are called components of the mixture
27. I. A heterogenous mixture is composed of 2 or more phases
II. Oil in water is an example of heterogenous mixture
28. I. Homogenous mixtures are uniform all throughout
II. a glass of orange juice is a homogenous mixture
29. I. Polish chemist Joseph Louis Proust first stated the law of constant composition
II. The observation that the elemental composition of a compound is always the same is known as the law of constant
composition
30. I. Solid has definite shape and with low density
II. Gases have mid to high density and has no definite shape
31. I. Si, Ge, As and Te are examples of metalloids
II. They do not have shiny appearance and poor conductors of electricity
32. I. Potassium is known to be the major intracellular fluid cation
II. Potassium is for carbon dioxide transport
33. I. Extracellular fluid is the body fluid that surrounds cells and tissues
II. Intracellular fluid provide the required nutrients and other supplements to the membrane-bound cells.
34. I. Bicarbonate is the second most abundant anion in the extracellular fluid
II. Phosphate is the principal anion in the intracellular fluid
i. First statement is TRUE
ii. First statement is FALSE
iii. Second statement is TRUE
iv. Second statement is FALSE
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A. i & iii B. i & iv C. ii & iii D. ii & iv

35. I. Magnesium is a co-factor for phosphate

II. Magnesium is responsible in the formation of apatite
36. I. Electrolytes in acid-base therapy maintain balance in our body’s Ph
II. Bicarbonates are usually found in the cells and liver
37. I. Electrolyte replacement is maintenance therapy with IV fluids to supply normal requirement for water and electrolytes
II. They are needed when there is heavy loss of water and electrolytes
38. I. Alum is an example of topical astringent commonly seen in deodorants
II. It is also used in styptic pencils to stop bleeding small cuts
39. I. Calamine is a topical protective
II. Zinc oxide is used to treat diaper rash
40. I. Titanium dioxide is used as mild oxidizing antiseptic
II. It is also used as a white pigment in cosmetic and paints
41. I. Enamel is the hardest bone of the body
II. It also provides strength so your teeth can withstand pressure from chewing
42. I. Lactic acids are obtained from oral bacterial metabolism of dietary carbohydrates
II. the build up of plaque on the tooth surface usually aids the decay process by forming pockets on the teeth surfaces
43. I. Eugenol is sourced from olive oil
II. Zinc oxide eugenol cement has antibacterial and anesthetic effect
44. I. Type III ZOE is used as a cavity liner
II. Type II ZOE is used as a permanent cement
45. I. Bentonite is used as a suspending agent
II. Calcium sulfate us a tablet diluent
46. I. Expectorant is a medicine or other substance that causes vomiting
II. Emetic is used orally to stimulate the flow of respiratory tract secretions
47. I. Helium is stored in a green gas cylinder
II. One side effect of Helium is the phenomenon “Donald duck” sound.
48. I. Radiation are preparations containing radioisotopes which are internally used for therapeutic and diagnostic purposes.
II. Its fundamental unit is called Curie which is 3.7 x 1010 nuclear transformations per second
49. I. Radiations that are far the heaviest and slowest of all radioactive emissions are called Alpha particles
II. While beta particles moves at faster velocity and has less penetrating power
50. I. Phytates are for liver imaging and patency studies
II. While Etidronates are for bone imaging

No. of items: _______50 items_____

No. of points: ______100 points_____