1. Genital herpes is caused by which organism?

a. Bacteria
b. Virus
c. Fungi
d. Protozoa
2. Clear and watery vaginal discharge that occurs especially after a heavy exercise is a sign
of infection
a. True
b. False
3. In the syndromic management of STI and non-STI related discharge what dosage of
secnidazole is prescribed?
a. 400mg tid x 7
b. 1g stat
c. 2g stat
d. 600mg bd x 7
4. Which of the following is/are reasons why emergency contraceptives may be used?
a. Missed daily birth control pill
b. Sexual assault
c. The condom broke or leaked
d. All the above
5. Yellow or green vaginal discharge that is thick, lumpy and accompanied with an
unpleasant odour may be a sign of
a. Gonorrhoea
b. Candidiasis
c. Syphilis
d. Trichomoniasis
6. Contracting STI’s increases your chances of contracting HIV/AIDS
a. True
b. False
7. Transmission of HIV/AIDS from the mother to the child during pregnancy and delivery
is known as
a. Vertical transmission
b. Horizontal transmission
c. Family transmission
d. Maternal transmission
8. In the syndromic approach to treat sexually transmitted infections, doxycycline is added
to treat which of the following STI’s?
a. Gonorrhoea
b. Chlamydia
c. Candidiasis
d. Herpes
9. What alternate to doxycycline can be given in the treatment of STI’s?
a. Ciprofloxacin
 b. Secnidazole
c. Azithromycin
d. Ceftriaxone
10. The copper intrauterine device can be used as an emergency contraceptive
a. True
b. False
11. What active ingredient is found in morning after pills?
a. Levonorgestril
b. Nonoxynol
c. Methoxyprogesterone
d. Norethisterone
12. Vasectomy is a temporary and reversible method of contraception
a. True
b. False
13. It is advisable for a patient with epistaxis to blow his/her nose to dislodge any clotted
blood
a. True
b. False
14. Salbutamol nebules is an example of an inhaled dosage form
a. True
b. False
15. Convert 15g to mg
a. 0.015mg
b. 0..15mg
c. 1500mg
d. 15000mg
16. Convert 53ml to L
a. 5300 L
b. 5.3 L
c. 0.0053L
d. 0.053 L
17. What is the meaning of mane as seen on a prescription?
a. Morning
b. Evening
c. Shake
d. Up to
18. Why are some medicines contraindicated during breastfeeding?
a. They can be excreted through the breastmilk and affect the baby
b. They can cause a reduction in breastmilk production
c. They can cause an increase in breastmilk production
d. (a) and (b)
19. You receive a prescription that reads
Tab Clopidogrel 75mg qd x 2/12
How many 75mg Clopidogrel tablets are you going to supply?
a. 8
b. 28
c. 30
d. 60
20. A substance is said to be pyrogenic if it causes
a. Fever
b. Hypertension
c. Infection
d. None of the above
21. Inhaled dosage forms have a rapid onset of action
a. True
b. False
22. Otic dosage forms are applied to the
a. Eye
b. Nose
c. Ear
d. All the above
23. All the following are examples of sterile preparation except
a. Injections
b. Infusions
c. Ear drops
d. Eye drops
24. When dosing the antimalarial artemether lumefantrine, what is the time interval between
the second dose and the third dose?
a. 8 hours
b. 12 hours
c. 16 hours
d. 24 hours
25. When dosing the antimalarial artemether lumefantrine, what is the time interval between
the first dose and the third dose?
a. 8 hours
b. 12 hours
c. 16 hours
d. 24 hours
26. Which of the following vitamins would you recommend to promote wound healing?
a. Vitamin A
b. Vitamin B12
c. Vitamin C
d. Vitamin E
27. Which of the following medications should not be taken when driving?
a. Cyproheptadine
b. Tizanidine
c. Diazepam
d. All the above
28. The ovulating test kit detects the presence of which hormone in the urine
a. Human Chorionic gonadotropin
b. Luteinizing hormone
c. Insulin
d. None of the above
29. The pregnancy test kit detects the presence of which hormone in the urine
a. Human Chorionic gonadotropin
b. Luteinizing hormone
c. Insulin
d. None of the above
30. All the following drugs are NSAIDs except
a. Paracetamol
b. Piroxicam
c. Mefenamic acid
d. Ibuprofen
31. Mr. J.D is a 30-year-old man who weighs 70kg and has height of 162cm. What is Mr.
J.D’s BMI ?
a. 25.6
b. 26.7
c. 27.6
d. 43.2
32. Mr. J.D is obese
a. True
b. False
33. A patient weighs 83 kg and has a height 1.87m. Per this patient’s BMI, this patient is
a. Underweight
b. Normal weight
c. Overweight
d. Obese
34. Which of the following may contribute to malaria treatment failure?
a. Parasite resistance to antimalarial drugs
b. Non-compliance with dosing regimen
c. Misdiagnosis
d. All the above
35. Which of the following drugs ca be taken for the prophylaxis of malaria?
a. Artemether Lumefantrine
b. Doxycycline
c. Artesunate Amodiaquine
 d. (a) and (c)
36. Vector (mosquito) control is one way to control and eliminate malaria. Which of these is
NOT a vector control technique?
a. Leaving out old tyres
b. Spraying insecticidal compounds inside homes
c. Introduction of larvae-eating fish to lakes and ponds
d. Use of bednets impregnated with insecticides
37. A person is said to have high fever if his body temperature is greater than
a. 37.0 oC
b. 37.5 oC
c. 38.0 oC
d. 39.0 oC
38. Which of the following is not a class A medicine?
a. Allopurinol
b. Aceclofenac
c. Carbamazepine
d. Amitryptiline
39. Medicines that contain caffeine are beneficial to hypertensive individuals
a. True
b. False
40. Pevisone is a topical ointment which contains the active ingredients econazole and
triamcinolone. What can this product can be used to treat?
a. Bacterial skin infections and inflammation
b. Boils
c. Fungal skin infection and inflammation
d. Lip sores
41. Which of the following ingredients are you likely to find a medicine for common cold?
a. Triprolidine
b. Paracetamol
c. Pseudoephedrine
d. All the above
42. Ferric ammonium citrate is indicated in the management of
a. Anaemia
b. Pain
c. Infection
d. Hyperacidity
43. Chlorhexidine is an ingredient you are likely to find in
a. Insecticide
b. Spermicide
c. Sanitizer
d. Disinfectant
44. All the following drugs are indicated in the management of peptic ulcer except
a. Magnesium trisilicate
 b. Omeprazole
c. Aluminium hydroxide
d. Loperamide
45. Conjuctivitis is a condition which affects which part of the body?
a. Skin
b. Ear
c. Eye
d. Throat
46. What medicine would you recommend for someone with low Hb levels?
a. Iron III polymaltose
b. Ferrous fumarate
c. Ferrous gluconate
d. All the above
47. Which of the following routes of administration is preferred for a child who is vomiting?
a. Oral
b. Rectal
c. Sublingual
d. Topical
48. All the following components are found in ORS except
a. Glucose
b. Sodium chloride
c. Aluminium hydroxide
d. Potassium chloride
49. Isphagula husk fibre is used in the management of
a. Constipation
b. Diarrhoea
c. Sore throat
d. Cold
50. A patient has been prescribed acyclovir tablets. What condition is he likely suffering
from?
a. Boils
b. Measles
c. Chicken pox
d. Impertigo
51. The causative organim for the STI herpes is a bacteria
a. True
b. False
52. What is the adult dosage for mefenamic acid?
a. 250mg b.d
b. 500mg b.d
c. 250mg t.i.d
d. 500mg t.i.d
53. Paracetamol cannot be taken more than …………… times in a day.
 a. 3
b. 4
c. 5
d. 6
54. Glycerin suppository can be recommended to manage which of the following conditions?
a. Piles
b. Diarrhoea
c. Constipation
d. None of the above
55. Diabetes is a condition characterized by chronic
a. Hyperglycemia
b. Hyperthermia
c. Hyperuricemia
d. All the above
56. Individuals who are lactose intolerant should avoid which of the following foods
a. Milk
b. Meat
c. Fish
d. None of the above
57. Baclofen belongs to which class of medicines?
a. Anxiolytic
b. NSAID
c. Anti-emetic
d. Antispasmodic
58. Which of the following is the best course of action to be taken by a patient who has
missed a dose of a daily oral contraceptive pill and has engaged in unprotected sex?
a. Double the dose of the oral contraceptive pill the next day
b. Take an antibiotic
c. Take an emergency contraceptive pill
d. Do nothing and make sure you don’t miss the subsequent doses
59. What percentage of sodium chloride would you find in normal saline?
a. 5%
b. 10%
c. 0.9%
d. 1%
60. Which of the following medicines has the tendency of being abused?
a. Tramadol
b. Codeine
c. Paracetamol
d. (a) and (b)
61. Dexamethasone that is abused for weight gain should be discouraged because
a. It causes fluid retention
b. It causes osteoporosis or weak bones
 c. It decreases your immunity
d. All the above
62. The antimalarial dihydroartemisinin piperaquine is take
a. qd
b. b.d
c. t.i.d
d. q.i.d
63. Prednisolone belongs to what class of medicine?
a. Corticosteroid
b. Analgesic
c. Haematinic
d. Antibiotic
64. Medicines like insulin and vaccines are supposed to be kept frozen
a. True
b. False
65. Insulin is normally taken by diabetics as an oral dosage form
a. True
b. False
66. In the management of diarrhoea what drug is given to manage dehydration?
a. Metronidazole
b. Cotrimoxazole
c. ORS
d. Loperamide
67. What kind of coating is given to tablets that that are destroyed by gastric acid in the
stoach?
a. Sugar coating
b. Film coating
c. Enteric coating
d. All the above
68. Which dosage form has the contents enclosed in gelatin shells?
a. Pills
b. Capsules
c. Caplets
d. Lozenges
69. Pyridoxine is also known as
a. Vitamin B1
b. Vitamin B2
c. Vitamin B6
d. Vitamin B12
70. Which of the following correctly explains cc on a prescription?
a. Before meals
b. After meals
c. With food
 d. In the evening

71. Lariam is a drug with the active ingredient mefloquine that is taken for malaria
prophylaxis. How is this drug taken?
a. One tablet daily
b. One tablet weekly
c. One tablet twice daily
d. One tablet three times daily
72. Malarone is a drug with the active ingredient atovaquone/proguanil that is take for
malaria prophylaxis. How is this drug taken?
a. One tablet daily
b. One tablet weekly
c. One tablet twice daily
d. One tablet three times daily
73. A cardiologist is a medical doctor who specializes in the
a. Skin
b. Heart
c. Renal system
d. Respiratory system
74. A surgeon is a medical doctor who specializes in the
a. Skin
b. Heart
c. Renal system
d. Surgical procedures
75. What is the minimum floor space requirements for a retail/wholesale pharmacy?
a. 32 sqm
b. 36 sqm
c. 48 sqm
d. 96 sqm
76. A person shall not mix, compound, prepare or supply restricted medicine unless
i. That person is a pharmacist
ii. It is a licensed pharmaceutical company
iii. That person is a medical practitioner, dentist or veterinary practitioner to
a patient in urgent need of treatment
iv. That person is a nurse or a midwife without directions by a medical
practitioner to an outpatient or an inpatient
v. It is for the supply of prescription medicines by a licensed over the
counter medicine seller
a. I and V
b. I and II
 c. I, II and III
d. I, II, III and IV
77. According to the Patient’s Charter, recognized representatives shall exercise the rights
and responsibilities of minors who are unable to make informed decisions by themselves
a. True
b. False
78. The following constitutes offences under the Health Professions Regulatory Bodies act
2013, (ACT 857), except a person who:
i. Obstructs a person authorized by the board from exercising lawful
authority
ii. Is found in the possession of restricted medicines without lawful
authority
iii. Supplies or sells restricted medicines from unauthorized premises
iv. Peddles restricted medicines as an itinerant medicine supplier
a. I, II and III only
b. I, III and IV only
c. All the above
d. None of the above
79. Which of the following is not a role of the MCA?
a. Assist in purchasing
b. Tidying up the pharmacy
c. Dispense class A drugs without supervision
d. Dispense class C drugs
80. An MCA or pharmacy technician may give medical or dental advice as first aid treatment
for simple ailments of common occurrences where it is not reasonably practicable for the
person medical practitioner or dentist.
a. True
b. False
81. An inspector may not tender reasonable payment for articles that are seized from the
premise
a. True
b. False
82. Which of the following constitute restricted medicines?
a. Prescription only medicines
b. Pharmacy only medicines
c. Over the counter medicines
d. All the above
83. Temporary registration of a practitioner under the Health Professions Regulatory Bodies
Act, 2013 (ACT 857) is valid for a period of not more than
a. 1 year
b. 3 months
 c. 4 months
d. 6 months
84. Reduced hearing ability of the receiver is an example of a ……………… barrier that
exist in communication
a. Cultural
b. Environmental
c. Physiological
d. Language
85. Which health professional helps in providing diagnosis and treatment by taking X-Rays
and scans?
a. Radiographer
b. Lab technician
c. Paramedic
d. Doctor
86. What method of arrangement is employed in a pharmacy where cough mixtures are
arranged at an area separate from pain relievers, blood tonics?
a. Arrangement by alphabetical order
b. Arrangement by frequency of use
c. Arrangement by therapeutic effect
d. None of the above
87. Which institution functions as the administrative head of the health sector in Ghana?
a. Ministry of Health
b. Ghana Health Service
c. World Health Organization
d. Teaching Hospitals
88. The proposed location of an over the counter medicine seller shop should not be less than
…………. From the nearest pharmacy or OTCMS shop.
a. 400 m
b. 800 m
c. 1 km
d. 2 km
89. Approval of an application from Pharmacy Council does not constitute the authorization
to commence business until all conditions and requirements for the issuance of the
license are fulfilled
a. True
b. False
90. If an application for a pharmacy is approved by pharmacy council, how many months is
given to prepare the premise for final inspection?
a. 3 months
b. 6 months
c. 9 months
 d. 12 months
91. The applicant shall pay the prescribed registration fee for the issue of the license before
the final inspection report is submitted
a. True
b. False
92. The Pharmacy Council is under the obligation to approve an application because of
financial commitments that have been made.
a. True
b. False
93. How many types of pharmacies are registered by the Pharmacy Council in Ghana?
a. 2
b. 3
c. 4
d. 5
94. Pharmacist only medicines are classified as
a. Class A
b. Class B
c. Class C
d. Class D
95. All the following are factors that hinder efficient pharmaceutical care except
a. Lack of practice skills
b. Lack of consultation area at practice sites
c. Lack of resources
d. Positive attitudes by members of the pharmaceutical care team
96. All the following are regulatory bodies in the health sector except
a. Pharmacy Council
b. Food and Drugs Authority
c. Medical and Dental Council
d. Pharmaceutical Society of Ghana
97. Which body is responsible for the conduct of clinical trials in Ghana?
a. Pharmacy Council
b. Food and Drugs Authority
c. Ministry of Health
d. Ghana Health Service
98. A health facility that is primarily focused on care of outpatients and typically covers the
primary health needs of populations in a local community is
a. Clinic
b. Teaching Hospital
c. Health Centre
d. All the above
99. Which state institution set rules that govern the advertisement of drugs so as not to
deceive the public?
a. Pharmacy Council
b. Ghana Standards Authority
c. Food and Drugs Authority
d. Association of Medicine Counter Assistants
100. The following are facilities that are licensed by Health Facilities Regulatory
Agency except
a. Maternity homes
b. Biomedical laboratory
c. Dental Clinics
d. Pharmacies