ARYAKUL COLLEGE OF PHARMACY AND RESEARCH, LUCKNOW

ASSIGNMENT QUESTIONS

ONE WORD QUESTIONS:

1) Name the most commonly prescribed iron salt for anemia.

2) Which haematinic contains the highest percentage of elemental iron?

3) Which iron preparation contains ferric iron complexed with ammonium citrate?

4) Which vitamin enhances iron absorption in ferrous ascorbate?

5) Which iron preparation is 100% elemental iron?

6) Which aluminium compound is used as an antacid gel?

7) Which magnesium compound acts as both antacid and laxative?

8) Which combined aluminium-magnesium antacid is commonly used?

9) Which systemic antacid is commonly used for quick relief?

10) Which calcium salt is used as an antacid?

11) Which substance is used as an adsorbent in poisoning?

12) Which agent protects gastric mucosa?

13) Which term is used for drugs that promote defecation?

14) Which agent increases gastric acidity?

15) Which silver compound is used as a cauterizing agent?

16) Which compound releases nascent oxygen when applied to wounds?

17) Which mild antiseptic is used in eye wash preparations?

18) Which chlorine-containing powder is used for disinfection?

19) Which purple-colored oxidizing agent is used as antiseptic?

20) Which fluoride salt is used to prevent dental caries?

21) Which abrasive is commonly used in toothpaste?

22) Which preparation is used to clean artificial teeth?

23) Which preparation is used to fix dentures in position?

24) Which liquid preparation is used for oral hygiene?

25) Which gas is essential for respiration therapy?

26) Which gas is known as laughing gas?

27) Which gas stimulates the respiratory center?

28) Which ultra-short acting barbiturate is used for induction of anesthesia?

29) Which anesthetic produces dissociative anesthesia?

30) Which IV anesthetic is supplied as a lipid emulsion?

31) Which benzodiazepine is used as a sedative-hypnotic?

32) Which long-acting barbiturate is used as anticonvulsant?

33) Which phenothiazine antipsychotic is commonly prescribed?

34) Which butyrophenone antipsychotic is widely used?

35) Which anticonvulsant blocks voltage-gated sodium channels?

36) Which drug is used in absence seizures and bipolar disorder?

37) Which SSRI is widely used for depression?

38) Which tricyclic antidepressant is commonly prescribed?

39) Drugs Acting on Autonomic Nervous System

40) Which natural catecholamine acts on both alpha and beta receptors?

41) Which beta-2 agonist is used in bronchial asthma?

42) Which indirect sympathomimetic is used as nasal decongestant?

43) Which mixed acting sympathomimetic is obtained from Ephedra?

44) Which non-selective beta blocker is used in hypertension?

45) Which selective beta-1 blocker is used in cardiac conditions?

46) Which alpha-1 blocker is used in hypertension?

47) Which direct acting cholinergic drug is used in glaucoma?

48) Which anticholinesterase is used in myasthenia gravis?

49) Which anticholinergic is used as pre-anesthetic medication?

50) Which loop diuretic is commonly prescribed in edema?

51) Which biguanide is first-line therapy for type 2 diabetes?Which iron salt is

commonly used as a haematinic?

52) Which haematinic has better gastrointestinal tolerance than ferrous sulphate?

53) Which iron preparation contains ferric iron complexed with ammonium citrate?

54) Which vitamin enhances iron absorption?

55) Which iron preparation is pure elemental iron?

56) Which antacid forms aluminium chloride in stomach acid?

57) Which magnesium salt is used as an antacid and laxative?

58) Which antacid is a combination of aluminium and magnesium hydroxide?

59) Which common household compound is used as a systemic antacid?

60) Which calcium salt is used as an antacid?

61) Which topical agent releases nascent oxygen?

62) Which silver compound is used as an antiseptic?

63) Which oxidizing agent is KMnO₄?

64) Which chlorine compound is used for water disinfection?

65) Which fluoride salt prevents dental caries?

66) Which medicinal gas supports combustion?

67) Which inhalational gas is called laughing gas?

68) Which IV anesthetic is an ultra-short acting barbiturate?

69) Which anesthetic is known for dissociative anesthesia?

70) Which IV anesthetic is supplied as an emulsion?

71) Which benzodiazepine is used as a sedative?

72) Which barbiturate is used as an anticonvulsant?

73) Which typical antipsychotic is a phenothiazine derivative?

74) Which antipsychotic is a butyrophenone derivative?

75) Which anticonvulsant stabilizes sodium channels?

76) Which anticonvulsant is useful in absence seizures?

77) Which SSRI is commonly prescribed for depression?

78) Which TCA is used as an antidepressant?

79) Which sympathomimetic is a natural catecholamine?

80) Which beta-2 agonist is used in asthma?

81) Which indirect sympathomimetic is used as a nasal decongestant?

82) Which mixed-action sympathomimetic is obtained from Ephedra?

83) Which non-selective beta blocker is used in hypertension?

84) Which selective beta-1 blocker is commonly used in cardiac disorders?

85) Which alpha-1 blocker is used in hypertension?

86) Which cholinergic drug is used in glaucoma?

87) Which anticholinesterase is used in myasthenia gravis?

88) Which antidote is used in organophosphate poisoning?

89) Which anticholinergic is used as a pre-anesthetic medication?

90) Which antiarrhythmic belongs to class III?

91) Which ACE inhibitor is used in hypertension?

92) Which nitrate is used in angina?

93) Which loop diuretic is commonly prescribed?

94) Which potassium-sparing diuretic is an aldosterone antagonist?

95) Which oral hypoglycemic is a biguanide?

96) Which sulfonylurea is widely prescribed?

97) Which opioid is a strong analgesic?

98) Which NSAID is also an antiplatelet agent?

99) Which analgesic is safe in children with fever?

 100) Which carbonic anhydrase inhibitor is used as a diuretic?

VERY SHORT
1) Define haematinics.
2) Mention two side effects of ferrous sulphate.
3) What is the role of sodium fluoride?
4) Write one use of boric acid.
5) Define dissociative anesthesia.
6) Name two SSRIs.
7) What is the mechanism of ACE inhibitors?
8) Define loop diuretics.
9) Give one example of sulfonylurea.
10) Write one use of atropine.

SHORT ANSWER
1) Explain storage conditions of medicinal gases.
2) Discuss formulation and uses of magnesium hydroxide.
3) Write mechanism and uses of ketamine.
4) Classify antipsychotics with examples.
5) Explain mechanism of phenytoin.
6) Write uses and adverse effects of propranolol.
7) Describe mechanism of action of metformin.
8) Classify diuretics with examples.
9) Discuss uses of paracetamol.
10) Explain mechanism of action of epinephrine.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS:
1) Ferrous sulphate is 2) Ferrous fumarate differs 3) Ferric ammonium
mainly used in the from ferrous sulphate citrate contains iron in
treatment of: because it: which state?
a) Hypertension a) Contains ferric iron a) Ferrous
b) Iron deficiency anemia b) Has higher elemental b) Ferric
c) Peptic ulcer iron content c) Elemental
d) Asthma c) Is used topically d) Colloidal
d) Is an antacid

4) Ferrous ascorbate 5) Carbonyl iron contains: 6) Aluminium hydroxide

improves absorption a) Ferric hydroxide gel commonly causes:
due to presence of: b) Ferrous chloride a) Diarrhea
a) Vitamin A c) Elemental iron b) Constipation
b) Vitamin C d) Iron oxide c) Hyperkalemia
c) Vitamin D d) Sedation
d) Vitamin K
7) Magnesium hydroxide 8) Magaldrate is a 9) Sodium bicarbonate is
acts as: combination of: classified as:
a) Antacid only a) Sodium and calcium a) Non-systemic antacid
b) Laxative only b) Aluminium and b) Systemic antacid
c) Both antacid and magnesium c) Adsorbent
laxative c) Iron and zinc d) Protectant
d) Antibiotic d) Potassium and calcium

10) Calcium carbonate is 11) Silver nitrate is used as 12) Hydrogen peroxide
used as: a: acts by:
a) Acidifying agent a) Disinfectant a) Reduction
b) Antacid b) Antiseptic b) Oxidation
c) Sedative c) Analgesic c) Neutralization
d) Diuretic d) Laxative d) Hydrolysis

13) Boric acid is used as a 14) Bleaching powder 15) Potassium

mild: releases: permanganate is a
a) Antiseptic a) Oxygen strong:
b) Cathartic b) Nitrogen a) Acid
c) Diuretic c) Chlorine b) Base
d) Antipyretic d) Carbon dioxide c) Oxidizing agent
d) Reducing agent
16) Sodium fluoride 17) Calcium carbonate in 18) Denture cleaners
prevents: toothpaste acts as: mainly act by:
a) Gingivitis a) Abrasive a) Oxidation
b) Dental caries b) Antiseptic b) Sedation
c) Ulcer c) Fluoride source c) Neutralization
d) Halitosis d) Preservative d) Vasodilation

19) Mouthwashes are 20) Denture adhesives help 21) Oxygen is used in:
mainly used for: in: a) Hypoxia
a) Sedation a) Whitening b) Hypertension
b) Oral hygiene b) Fixation c) Ulcer
c) Digestion c) Caries prevention d) Diabetes
d) Ulcer healing d) Sedation
22) Nitrous oxide is 23) Carbon dioxide is used 24) Thiopental sodium is:
mainly used as: to: a) Long acting barbiturate
a) Sedative a) Stimulate respiration b) Ultra-short acting
b) General anesthetic b) Treat anemia barbiturate
c) Diuretic c) Lower BP c) Benzodiazepine
d) Antacid d) Induce sleep d) Opioid
25) Ketamine produces: 26) Propofol is 27) Phenobarbital is used
a) Local anesthesia administered as: as:
b) Dissociative anesthesia a) Tablet a) Antidepressant
c) Spinal block b) Capsule b) Anticonvulsant
d) Sedation only c) Emulsion injection c) Antacid
d) Syrup d) Antihypertensive

28) Chlorpromazine 29) Haloperidol is 30) Phenytoin acts by

belongs to: classified as: blocking:
a) Butyrophenone a) TCA a) Calcium channels
b) Phenothiazine b) Typical antipsychotic b) Sodium channels
c) SSRI c) Atypical antipsychotic c) Potassium channels
d) MAOI d) Benzodiazepine d) Chloride channels

31) Valproic acid is used 32) Fluoxetine is a: 33) Amitriptyline is

in: a) TCA classified as:
a) Hypertension b) SSRI a) SSRI
b) Epilepsy c) MAOI b) SNRI
c) Diabetes d) Benzodiazepine c) TCA
d) Asthma d) Antipsychotic

34) Epinephrine is a: 35) Dopamine is mainly 36) Pseudoephedrine is:

a) Indirect used in: a) Direct acting
sympathomimetic a) Shock b) Indirect acting
b) Direct b) Depression sympathomimetic
sympathomimetic c) Ulcer c) Alpha blocker
c) Alpha blocker d) Asthma d) Beta blocker
d) Beta blocker

37) Propranolol is a: 38) Prazosin is an: 39) Atropine is a:

a) Alpha blocker a) Alpha-1 blocker a) Cholinergic drug
b) Non-selective beta b) Beta blocker b) Anticholinergic
blocker c) Diuretic c) Beta blocker
c) Selective beta-1 blocker d) ACE inhibitor d) Sedative
d) ACE inhibitor
40) Neostigmine is used 41) Quinidine is used as: 42) Captopril is an:
in: a) Antianginal a) ARB
a) Hypertension b) Antiarrhythmic b) ACE inhibitor
b) Myasthenia gravis c) Diuretic c) Beta blocker
c) Ulcer d) Sedative d) Diuretic
d) Diabetes

43) Nifedipine is a: 44) Isosorbide dinitrate is 45) Furosemide is a:

a) Calcium channel used in: a) Thiazide diuretic
blocker a) Angina b) Loop diuretic
b) ACE inhibitor b) Asthma c) Potassium-sparing
c) Beta blocker c) Depression d) Carbonic anhydrase
d) Nitrate d) Epilepsy inhibitor

46) Spironolactone is a: 47) Metformin belongs to: 48) Glibenclamide is a:

a) Loop diuretic a) Sulfonylurea a) Biguanide
b) Thiazide b) Biguanide b) Sulfonylurea
c) Aldosterone antagonist c) Thiazide c) Insulin analog
d) Beta blocker d) Insulin d) DPP-4 inhibitor

49) Aspirin acts by

inhibiting:
a) ACE
 b) COX enzyme
c) Sodium channels
d) Beta receptors

FILL IN THE BLANKS:

1) ____ is the most commonly used salt for treatment of iron deficiency anemia.
2) Ferrous fumarate contains a higher percentage of ____ iron.
3) Ferric ammonium citrate contains iron in the ____ state.
4) Ferrous ascorbate contains vitamin ____ which enhances absorption.
5) ____ iron is 100% elemental iron preparation.
6) Aluminium hydroxide gel commonly causes ____.
7) Magnesium hydroxide produces ____ effect on bowel.
8) Magaldrate is a combination of aluminium and ____.
9) Sodium bicarbonate is classified as a ____ antacid.
10) Calcium carbonate neutralizes excess ____ acid.
11) Substances that increase gastric acidity are called ____ agents.
12) Activated charcoal is an example of an ____.
13) Substances that protect mucosa are called ____.
14) Drugs that promote bowel evacuation are called ____.
15) Silver nitrate acts as a topical ____.
16) Hydrogen peroxide releases nascent ____.
17) Boric acid is a mild ____.
18) Bleaching powder liberates ____ gas in water.
19) Potassium permanganate is a strong ____ agent.
20) Sodium fluoride prevents dental ____.
21) Calcium carbonate acts as an ____ in toothpaste.
22) Denture cleaners commonly act by ____ reaction.
23) Mouthwashes are used to maintain oral ____.
24) Denture adhesives improve denture __.
25) Oxygen is used in cases of ____.
26) Nitrous oxide is commonly known as ____ gas.
27) Carbon dioxide stimulates the ____ center.
28) Thiopental sodium is an ultra-short acting ____.
29) Ketamine produces ____ anesthesia.
30) Propofol is administered intravenously as an ____.
31) Diazepam belongs to the ____ group.
32) Phenobarbital is used as an ____ drug.
33) Chlorpromazine belongs to the ____ class of antipsychotics.
34) Haloperidol is a ____ derivative.
35) Phenytoin blocks ____ channels.
36) Valproic acid is used to treat ____.
37) Fluoxetine is a ____ reuptake inhibitor.
38) Amitriptyline belongs to ____ antidepressants.
39) Drugs Acting on Autonomic Nervous System
40) Epinephrine is a ____ acting sympathomimetic.
41) Pseudoephedrine is an ____ acting sympathomimetic.
42) Propranolol is a non-selective ____ blocker.
43) Prazosin is an ____-1 blocker.
44) Atropine is a ____ agent.
45) Neostigmine inhibits the enzyme ____.
46) Pilocarpine is a direct acting ____ drug.
47) Drugs Acting on Cardiovascular System
48) Captopril inhibits ____ converting enzyme.
49) Furosemide is a ____ diuretic.
50) Spironolactone is a ____ sparing diuretic.
51) Isosorbide dinitrate is used in ____.
52) Metformin belongs to the ____ class of oral hypoglycemic agents.