Thursday, March 25, 2010

Miscellaneous applications of Inorganic Chemistry in Pharmacy

Multiple Choice Question (MCQs) of Inorganic Pharmaceutical Chemistry

1. Which of the following is used as Carbon dioxide source in the preparation of effervescent mixtures?

a. Sodium dihydrogen phosphate
b. Sodium carbonate
c. Sodium bicarbonate
d. Sodium citrate

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2. Sodium bicarbonate is used as

a. Systemic alkalizer
b. Systemic acidifier
c. Gastric antacids
d. both a and c
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3. Aluminium ion in solution is an excellent

a. Germicide
b. Astringent
c. Protective
d. Pigment
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4. Lime water, a saturated solution of fresh Calcium hydroxide is

a. Germicide
b. Astringent
c. Protective
d. Pigment
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5. The most important innocuous pigments are the

a. Iron oxides
b. Zinc oxides
c. Aluminium hydroxide
d. Antimony sodium tartarate
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6. Which of the following is used as a diluent for oxygen

a. Helium
b. Nitrogen
c. CO2
d. Nitrogen (I) oxide
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7. Which one of them is an excellent expectorant?

a. Ammonium chloride and carbonate
b. Hydriodic acid syrup
c. Water vapour
d. Ammonium and potassium iodides
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Answers to multiple choice questions (MCQs) in Inorganic Pharmaceutical Chemistry

1. c
2. a
3. b
4. b
5. a
6. b
7. c

Water

Multiple Choice Question (MCQs) of Water

1. How much Earth’s surface is covered with liquid water?

a. 65%
b. 70%
c. 75%
d. 77.5%
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2. Water constitutes about _______ of human body?

a. 65%
b. 70%
c. 75%
d. 77.5%
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3. Which of the following has strongest hydrogen bonding?

a. Hydrogen flouride
b. Ammonia
c. Water
d. both a and c
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4. The Kw for water is

a. 10^-11
b. 10^-12
c. 10^-13
d. 10^-14
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5. Which of the following when dissolved in water causes temporary hardness?

a. bicarbonate
b. sulphate
c. chloride
d. both b and c
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Answers to multiple choice questions (MCQs) of Water in Inorganic Pharmaceutical Chemistry

1. c
2. b
3. c
4. d

Group VIII

Multiple Choice Question (MCQs) of Group VIII

1. Compound of which of the following element is used as hematinics?

a. iron
b. cobalt
c. Manganese
d. Nickel
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2. Iron (III) compounds and their preparations have

a. Very poor absorption
b. Poor absorption
c. Better absorption
d. very good absorption
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3. Which of the following is the only cobalt compound officially cited?

a. Vitamin B1
b. Vitamin B 3
c. Vitamin B6
d. Vitamin B12
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Answers to multiple choice questions (MCQs) of Group VIII in Inorganic Pharmaceutical Chemistry

1. a
2. b

Group VII

Multiple Choice Question (MCQs) of Group VII

1. Which of the following is the strongest oxidizing agent?

a. Flourine
b. Chlorine
c. Bromine
d. Iodine
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2. Hydrochloric acid is a

a. Neutralising agent
b. Stabilising agent
c. Solubilising agent
d. All of the above
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3. Bleaching powder is

a. Calcium hypochlorite
b. Sodium hypochlorite
c. Potassium hypochlorite
d. Zinc hypochlorite
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4. Iodine is also available in the form of ________ surface active salts used as sanitizing agents.

a. Cationic
b. Anionic
c. Non-ionic
d. both b and c
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5. Potassium permanganate is categorized as

a. astringent
b. deodorant and cleanser
c. local anti-infective of the oxidizing type
d. all of the above
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6. Which of the following is used as a catalyst for dehydrogenation?

a. Manganese
b. Astatine
c. Rhenium
d. Technetium
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Answers to multiple choice questions (MCQs) of Group VII in Inorganic Pharmaceutical Chemistry

1. a
2. d
3. a
4. d
5. d

Group VI

Multiple Choice Question (MCQs) of Group VI
1. Oxygen constitutes ________ of air by weight.

a. 1/3
b. 1/5
c. 1/7
d. 1/9
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2. Which of the following is common bleach?

a. Hydrogen peroxide, 3%
b. Hydrogen peroxide, 6%
c. Hydrogen peroxide, 30%
d. Hydrogen peroxide, 70%
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3. Which of the following form of sulphur has fungicidal action?

a. Precipitated sulphur
b. Elemental sulphur
c. Sublimed sulphur
d. None of the above
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4. Which of the following can be used in dandruff?

a. Selenium sulphide
b. Cadmium sulphide
c. Sodium metabisulfite
d. both a and b
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Answers to multiple choice questions (MCQs) of Group VI in Inorganic Pharmaceutical Chemistry

1. b
2. b
3. b

Group V

Multiple Choice Question (MCQs) of Group V
1. All members of group V also exist in a +3 oxidation state except

a. Nitrogen
b. Arsenic
c. Bismuth
d. Phosphorus
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2. The oxides of nitrogen and phosphorus are

a. Basic
b. Amphoteric
c. Acidic
d. Neither acidic nor basic
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3. Nitrogen combines with hydrogen in the presence of catalyst and following conditions

a. elevated temperature and pressure
b. elevated temperature and decreased pressure
c. decreased temperature and increased pressure
d. decreased temperature and pressure
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4. Which of the following is used as an antidote in cyanide poisoning?

a. Elemental nitrogen
b. Nitrous oxide
c. Sodium nitrite
d. Nitric oxide
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5. Which of the following is an important neurotransmitter?

a. Elemental nitrogen
b. Nitrous oxide
c. Sodium nitrite
d. Nitric oxide
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6. Phosphorus exists in two common allotropic forms

a. yellow and red
b. yellow and blue
c. red and blue
d. blue and yellow
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7. Yellow phosphorus is soluble in

a. Chloroform
b. Water
c. Carbon disulfide
d. both a and c
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8. Tribasic phosphates of which of the following element is used as gastric antacid

a. Calcium
b. Magnesium
c. Aluminium
d. All of the above
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9. Dibasic _________ phosphate is the active ingredient in various saline cathartics and enemas.

a. Calcium
b. Sodium
c. Magnesium
d. Aluminium
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10. Which of the following is used in the treatment of Schistosomiasis, a parasitic disease involving flukes.

a. Antimony potassium tartarate
b. Antimony sodium tartarate
c. Antimony rubidium tartarate
d. both a and b
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Answers to multiple choice questions of Group V in Inorganic Pharmaceutical Chemistry
1. c
2. c
3. a
4. c
5. d
6. a
7. d
8. d
9. b
10. d

(Prepare yourself for the exams of Inorganic Chemistry)
Further reading:
Chemistry for Pharmacy and the Life Sciences: Including Pharmacology and Biomedical Science
Pharmacology for Chemists (Acs Professional Reference Book)
Modern Inorganic Pharmaceutical Chemistry

Wednesday, March 24, 2010

Group IV

Multiple Choice Question (MCQs) of Group IV

1. All members of Group IV has a strong tendency to form inert pair ions except

a. Carbon and Germanium
b. Silicon and Tin
c. Carbon and Silicon
d. Tin and Lead

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2. Simple carbon compounds are either

a. Linear
b. Planar triangular
c. Tetrahedral
d. All of the above
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3. All of them can have maximum coordination number of 6 except

a. Carbon
b. Silicon
c. Germanium
d. Tin
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4. The oxides of carbon and silicon are

a. basic
b. amphoteric
c. acidic
d. none of the above
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5. The free state of carbon is produced in various forms in nature i.e.

a. coke
b. lampblack
c. charcoal
d. all of the above
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6. Activated charcoal is used as

a. expectorant
b. astringent
c. germicide
d. adsorbent
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7. Carbonates of _______ are helpful as antacids.

a. calcium
b. magnesium
c. aluminium
d. all of the above
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8. Magnesium trisilicate is used as a

a. suspending agent
b. foaming agent
c. flocculating agent
d. all of the above
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9. Germanium found in bis-beta-carboxy ethyl germanium sesquioxide is purported to have

a. anti-viral activity
b. anti-tumor effect
c. immune system enhancer
d. both b and c
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10. Tin forms compounds in _________ oxidation state.

a. +2
b. +3
c. +4
d. both a and c
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Answers to multiple choice questions of Group IV in Inorganic Pharmaceutical Chemistry

1. c
2. d
3. a
4. c
5. d
6. d
7. d
8. a
9. d
10. d

(These MCQs are helpful in the preparation of pharmaceutical chemistry exams)

Further studies:
Essentials of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, 3rd Edition

Wilson & Gisvold's Textbook of Organic Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry (Wilson and Gisvold's Textbook of Organic and Pharmaceutical Chemistry)

Modern Inorganic Pharmaceutical Chemistry

Texbook of Pharmaceutical Chemistry: Inorganic