01-06-2018 PHARMACIST GRADE II(NCA-SIUC NADAR),HEALTH,ONLINE

PHARMACIST GRADE II(NCA-SIUC NADAR),HEALTH

ONLINE EXAM DATE:01-06-2018

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1.Largest inhabited Riverine Island in the World

A.Gowalkot

B.Kabirvad

C.Majuli

D.Bhavani

Ans:C

2.Koyna River Valley Project is in

A.Madhya Pradesh

B.Maharashtra

C.Sikkim

D.Himachal Pradesh

Ans:B

3.Ghadprabha Bird Sanctuary is situated in

A.Belgaum

B.Bharatpur

C.Shivpuri

D.Coorg

Ans:A

4.The shape of the Deccan Plateau

A.Triangular

B.Rectangular

C.Square

D.Hexagonal

Ans:A

5.The hero in the Sanskrit drama Mudra Rakshase of Visaghadatta.

A.Chanakya

B.Ashoka

C.Chandra Gupta Maurya

D.Samudra Gupta

Ans:A

6.The adopted son of Peshwa Baji Rao II was fought in the Revolt of 1857

A.Kunwar Singh

B.Mangal Panday

C.Nana Sahib

D.Thantia Topi

Ans:C

7.Ram Muhammed Singh Azad is famous in Indian freedom struggle as

A.Chandra Sekhar Azad

B.Khudiram Bose

C.Udam Singh

D.Muhammed Iqbal

Ans:C

8.Thennirmukkam Bundu is situated in

A.Sasthamkotta lake

B.Ashtamudi lake

C.Punnamada lake

D.Vembanadu lake

Ans:D

9.A river flowing through the Silent Valley area

A.Chalakkudi Puzha

B.Prambikulam River

C.Muthira Puzha

D.Kunthi Puzha

Ans:D

10.The only plateau Kerala

A.Wynadu

B.Palghat

C.Nilgiris

D.Idukki

Ans:A

11.The first Vice Chancellor of the University of Travancore

A.Sree Chittira Thirunal Bala Rama Varma

B.Sir.C.P.RamaSwamy Iyyer

C.P.G.N.Unnithan

D.Dr.John Mathai

Ans:B

12.The person who established the Advaita Ashram at Aluva.

A.Chattampi Swamikal

B.Swami Vivekananda

C.Sankaracharya

D.Sree Narayana Guru

Ans:D

13.Name the social reformer who became member of Sree Moolam Praja Sabha

A.Vagbhatananda

B.Ayya Vaikundar

C.Pandit Karuppan

D.Ayyankali

Ans:D

14.Dr.Palpu is in connectoion with

A.Ezhava Memorial

B.Civic Rights Agitation

C.Malayali Memorial

D.Nivarthana Agitation

Ans:A

15.Tomb of Kuriakose Elias Chavara is situated at

A.Manganam
B.Mannanam

C.Munnar

D.Mannar

Ans:B

16.Nicolas Maduro became the President of

A.Argentina

B.Brazil

C.Cuba

D.Venezuela

Ans:D

17.The founder director of CSIR-Centre for Cellular Molecular Biology

A.Bala Subrahmanian

B.Sarat Chandra

C.P.M.Bhargava

D.Abdul Kalam

Ans:C

18.Which country won the ICC Women’s World Cup Final 2017?

A.Australia

B.England

C.India

D.West Indies

Ans:B

19.Dad Saheb Phalke Award 2016 was received by

A.Manoj Kumar

B.Sasi Kapoor

C.K.Viswanathan

D.Gulzar

Ans:C

20.Recipient of the Ezhuthachan Award 2016.

A.Vishnu Narayanan Namboothiri

B.C.Radha Krishnan

C.Puthusseerry RamaChandran

D.M.K.Sanu

Ans:B

21.Drug of choice for the management of status epilepticus

A.Ethosuximide

B.50% glucose

C.Diazepam

D.Sodium valproate

Ans:C

22.Pharmacy bill introduced by government of India in the year

A.1948

B.2016

C.1940

D.1945

Ans:D

23.Which of the following is a nutritional deficiency disorder?

A.Mumps

B.Marasmus

C.Mycoses

D.Meylitis

Ans:B

24.The immunoglobulin present in very low concentration in normal serum

A.Ig E

B.Ig M

C.Ig G

D.Ig A

Ans:A

25.Condition in which WBC is significantly lower than the reference range

A.Pancytopenia

B.Leucocytosis

C.Leucopenia

D.Neutropenia

Ans:C

26.The science deals with the interaction of exogenously administered chemical molecules with living system

A.Anthropology

B.Bioinformatics

C.Cheminformatics

D.Pharmacology

Ans:D

27.According to Indian Pharmacopoeia the statement of sparingly soluble at 20 Degree to 30 Degree means approximate volume of solvent in ml per gm of solute is

A.From 1 to 10

B.From 30 to 100

C.From 10 to 30

D.From 100 to 1000

Ans:B

28.Chief constituent of Bael fruit is

A.Marmelosin

B.Marmesin

C.Mannitol

D.Mannoglycan

Ans:A

29.Dopamine agonist used in the treatment of Parkinsonism

A.Selegiline

B.Entacapone

C.Bromocriptine

D.Amantadine

Ans:C

30.Viscous liquid preparations used orally for the relief of cough

A.Gargles

B.Drops

C.Elixirs

D.Linctuses

Ans:D

31.Schedule Y of D&C Act,1945 deals with

A.Generic drugs

B.Prescription drugs

C.Clinical trial

D.Medical devices

Ans:C

32.Permanent contraceptive method

A.Intrauterine devices

B.Depot formulations

C.Non-scalpel vasectomy

D.Menstrual induction

Ans:C

33.An ultra filtrate of plasma formed by the choroid plexus is

A.Cerebrospinal fluid

B.Amniotic fluid

C.Interstitial fluid

D.Serum

Ans:A

34.Irritant drugs are not given by

A.Intramuscularly

B.Topically

C.Subcutaneously

D.Intravenously

Ans:C

35.Along with benzoic acid Whitfield’s ointment contains

A.6% salicylic acid

B.2% salicylic acid

C.4% salicylic acid

D.3% salicylic acid

Ans:D

36.Which among the following is stored in light resistant container?

A.Albendazole

B.Allopurlhol

C.Adrenaline

D.Alprazolam

Ans:C

37.Which of the following is not an adverse effect of propranolol?

A.Lactic acidosis

B.Depression

C.Bronchospasm

D.Hypotension

Ans:A

38.Water soluble portion of tragacanth

A.Bassorin

B.Tragacanthin

C.Alginate

D.Agaropectin

Ans:B

39.Which among the followings do not have an active metabolite?

A.Morphine

B.Neostigmine

C.Diazepam

D.Digitoxin

Ans:B

40.In filtration anesthesia to prolong the duration of action procaine is mixed with

A.Glycine

B.Procainamide

C.Cocaine

D.Adrenaline

Ans:D

41.According to NDPS Act,1985 cultivating coca plant or gathering any portion of coca plant is termed as

A.Production

B.Illicit traffic

C.Preparation

D.Manufacture

Ans:B

42.Macrocytic anemia developed due to the deficiency of intrinsic factor is known as

A.Pernicious anemia

B.Magaloblastic anemia

C.Hypochromic anemia

D.Sideroblastic anemia

Ans:A

43.Which of the following is used to ligate large blood vessels?

A.Aneurism clip

B.Foley’s catheter

C.Splint

D.Umbilical tape

Ans:D

44.Theophylline is a non-competitive inhibitor of

A.Phosphodiesterase

B.Peroxidase

C.Aldehyde dehydrogenase

D.Carbonic anhydrase

Ans:A

45.Intracellular enzyme which is a combination of heme and protein and act as catalyst in biological oxidation are termed as

A.Hemoglobin

B.Cytochromes

C.Creatine kinase

D.Transferrin

Ans:B

46.Aminophylline is a stable mixture of theophylline with which of the following?

A.Aminocaproic acid

B.Amiloride

C.Ethyl oleate

D.Ethylene diamine

Ans:D

47.The pharmacokinetic parameter  that describes the efficiency of elimination of drug from the body is

A.Half life

B.Clearance

C.Excretion

D.Metabolism

Ans:B

48.Drug containing saponin glycoside as major constituent

A.Cascara

B.Ginko

C.Brahmi

D.Quassia

Ans:C

49.Which of the following is an additive drug combination?

A.Amlodipine+Atenolol

B.Histamine+Adrenaline

C.Sulphamethoxazol+Trimetho prime

D.Tyramine+MAO inhibitors

Ans:A

50.5-HT antagonist used to control chemotherapy induced nausea and vomiting

A.Risperidone

B.Ondansetrone

C.Cyproheptadine

D.Clozapine

Ans:B

51.Cardioselective beta blocker

A.Propranolol

B.Timolol

C.Carvedilol

D.Metoprolol

Ans:D

52.Synthetic Cannabinoid

A.Methadone

B.Tramadol

C.Naloxone

D.Nabilone

Ans:D

53.Most abundant cation in the extra cellular fluid

A.Potassium

B.Calcium

C.Sodium

D.Chloride

Ans:C

54.The Medicinal and Toilet Preparations Act came in to force in

A.1957

B.1967

C.1958

D.1968

Ans:A

55.Class I B antiarrhythmic drug

A.Disopyramide

B.Amiodarone

C.Lidocaine

D.Verapamil

Ans:C

56.Causative organism of Plague

A.Arbovirus

B.Rat flea

C.Clostridium tetani

D.Yersinia pestis

Ans:D

57.All enzymes involved in glycolysis are present in

A.Mitochondria

B.Blood

C.Cytosol

D.Cellwall

Ans:C

58.The normal range of serum potassium level

A.96-106 mEq/L

B.1.5-2.2 mEq/L

C.136-145 mEq/L

D.3.5-5.0 mEq/L

Ans:D

59.Water purified by distillation or reverse osmosis and meets the specifications for purity as per IP which is free from pyrogens and not intended to be sterile is

A.Purified water

B.Sterile water for injection

C.Deionized water

D.Water for injection

Ans:D

60.The desirable level of total serum cholesterol in adults

A.Less than 200 mg/dL

B.Less than 240 mg/dL

C.More than 200 mg/dL

D.More than 240 mg/dL

Ans:A

61.Which of the following is mainly used as a diuretic?

A.Ginseng

B.Mustard

C.Ginko

D.Gokhru

Ans:D

62.Tissue amine widely distributed in plants animals and in the venom of bees and wasps

A.Serotonine

B.Tyramine

C.Histamine

D.Adrenaline

Ans:C

63.An Indication of renal function which is used to estimate glomerular filtration rate is

A.Serum urea

B.Serum alkaline phosphatase

C.Blood urea nitrogen

D.Serum creatinine

Ans:D

64.Inadequate blood flow to a part of the body secondary to constriction or blockage of the supplying artery

A.Infarction

B.Ischemia

C.Necrosis

D.Eclampsia

Ans:B

65.Which among the following is an analytical agency constituted for efficient administration of D&C Act

A.Central Drugs Laboratory

B.Controlling Authority

C.DTAB

D.Drugs Consultative Committee

Ans:A

66.A toxoid vaccine is

A.Detoxicated endotoxin

B.Detoxicated cellular fraction

C.Detoxicated exotoxin

D.Antitoxin

Ans:C

67.The difference that exists between the intake and output of nitrogen both being expressed in terms of grams N per day is

A.Blood Urea Nitrogen

B.Non-Nitrogen Protein

C.Protein Nitrogen

D.Nitrogen balance

Ans:D

68.Which of the following is a book of secondary entry?

A.Cash book

B.Two column cash book

C.Ledger

D.Journal

Ans:C

69.The ability of sulphides in highly alkaline pH to reduce the disulphide linkage in the aminoacid cysteine is the principle behind

A.Sulphur candles

B.Sulphite preservatives

C.Sulphide depilatories

D.Sulphate antidotes

Ans:C

70.Which of the following is deficient in Vitamin D?

A.Cod liver oil

B.Halibut oil

C.Eggs

D.Shark liver oil

Ans:D

71.Which of the following monoclonal antibody is fully human origin?

A.Daclizumab

B.Infliximab

C.Adalimumab

D.Edrecolomab

Ans:C

72.The assets and liabilities of a business organization is
A.Profit and loss account

B.Balance Sheet

C.Trial balance

D.Debentures

Ans:B

73.Centrally acting cough suppressant

A.Ambroxolol

B.Codeine

C.Bromhexine

D.Ammonium bicarbonate

Ans:B

74.Which of the following is preferred for dressing wounds infected with pyogenic bacteria?

A.Magsulf

B.Eusol

C.AF lotion

D.Mercurochrome solution

Ans:B

75.The quantity of sodium chloride required to prepare 400 ml of 0.9% solution

A.2.6 gm

B.3.25 gm

C.3.6 gm

D.2.25 gm

Ans:C

76.Aminoacid present in high concentration in brain tissues

A.Glutamic acid

B.Lysine

C.Arginine

D.Proline
Ans:A

77.Locally applied protein precipitants with low cell permeability are known as

A.Epilatories

B.Astringents

C.Humactants

D.Keratolytics

Ans:B

78.Metal cylinders filled with nitrous oxide for hospital use is painted in

A.Blue

B.Grey

C.White

D.Black

Ans:A

79.Which of the following is not a legal requirement for opening a drug store?

A.Location

B.Minimum space

C.Drug licence

D.Store arrangements

Ans:A

80.Lanolin is also known as

A.Carnauba wax

B.Anhydrous wool fat

C.Hydrous wool fat

D.Spermaceti

Ans:C

81.Common adverse effect of thrombolytics

A.Bleeding

B.Unstable angina

C.Arterial occlusion

D.Myocardial infarction

Ans:A

82.Citral is the major constituent of

A.Turpentine oil

B.Lemon grass oil

C.Peppermint oil

D.Cardomom oil

Ans:B

83.The dosage form in which fluid containing the drug is retained in the rectum for the drug to act either locally or systemically

A.Retention enema

B.Suppositories

C.Evacuant enema

D.Lotion

Ans:A

84.Semisolid dosage forms with high percentage of insoluble solid medicaments

A.Creams

B.Pastes

C.Gels

D.Jellies

Ans:B

85.Coriander leaves are rich source of

A.Vitamin A

B.Volatile oil

C.Geraniol

D.Pinene

Ans:A

86.Convenient dosage form to deliver pellets or granular material orally

A.Hard gelatin capsule

B.Soft gelatin capsule

C.Layered tablets

D.Compressed tablets

Ans:A

87.In economic order quantity,which of the following should be minimum?

A.Ordering cost and carrying cost

B.Ordering cost

C.Carrying cost

D.Ordering quantity

Ans:A

88.Which of the following is an oleo gum resin?

A.Myrrh

B.Storax

C.Colocynth

D.Colophony

Ans:A

89.The breakdown of a tablet into smaller particles or granules is known as

A.Disintegration

B.Crushing

C.Dissolution

D.Granulation

Ans:A

90.The extent to which a patien’s medication taking behavior coincides with the intention of health advice is known as

A.Monitoring

B.Adherence

C.Drug utilization

D.Purchasing power

Ans:B

91.Glycoside present in Nux vomica

A.Strichnine

B.Loganine

C.Ecgonine

D.Quinovine

Ans:B

92.Which of the following uses the violent turbulence of the air and steam to reduce the particle size by inter particualr attrition?

A.Cutting mill

B.Fluid energy mill

C.Roller mill

D.Colloid mill

Ans:B

93.Which among the following is a phase II reaction of drug metabolism?

A.Oxidation

B.Conjugation

C.Reduction

D.Hydrolysis

Ans:B

94.The equipment used for moist heat sterilization

A.Hot air oven

B.Cartridge filter

C.Autoclave

D.Cyclone separator

Ans:C

95.Which of the following techniques is used to increase the solubility of weak electrolytes and non-polar molecules by the addition of a water miscible solvent in which the drug has good solubility?

A.Complexation

B.Solubilization

C.Hydrotrophy

D.Co solvency

Ans:D

96.The most important influence of temperature on emulsion stability

A.Creaming

B.Caking

C.Cracking

D.Phase inversion

Ans:D

97.Green vitriol is known as

A.Copper sulphate

B.Ferric ammonium citrate

C.Ferrous sulphate

D.Ferrous gluconate

Ans:C

98.The approved indication of Lurasidone

A.Depression

B.Mania

C.Parkinsonism

D.Schizophrenia

Ans:D

99.One fluid ounze volume is equal to

A.45 ml

B.60 ml

C.15 ml

D.30 ml

Ans:D

100.Boiling water is poured over the drug and allowing to keep in contact with the drug for 15 minutes with occasional stirring and finally filtered off without pressing the marc.This process is known as

A.Maceration

B.Infusion

C.Percolation

D.Decoction

Ans:B