CHAPTER-3

Section A - Multiple Choice Questions

1. Haematinics are mainly used to treat:
a) Hyperacidity
b) Anaemia
c) Tooth decay
d) Constipation
Answer: b) Anaemia
2. Which haematinic contains both iron and vitamin C?
a) Ferrous sulphate
b) Ferrous fumarate
c) Ferrous ascorbate
d) Ferric ammonium citrate
Answer: c) Ferrous ascorbate
3. Carbonyl iron’s formula is:
a) FeCO₃
b) Fe(CO)₅
c) Fe₂O₃
d) FeSO₄·7H₂O
Answer: b) Fe(CO)₅
4. Which is an example of an acidifying agent?
a) Dilute HCl
b) Aluminium hydroxide
c) Sodium bicarbonate
d) Calcium carbonate
Answer: a) Dilute HCl
5. Aluminium hydroxide is used for:
a) Antifungal treatment
b) Neutralizing gastric acid
c) Tooth whitening
d) Anaesthesia
Answer: b) Neutralizing gastric acid
6. Sodium bicarbonate is stored in:
a) Amber coloured bottles
b) Cool dry place, tightly closed containers
c) Wooden box
d) Plastic bags
Answer: b) Cool dry place, tightly closed containers
7. Potassium permanganate is used as:
a) Antacid
b) Antiseptic in mouthwash
c) Haematinic
d) Denture adhesive
Answer: b) Antiseptic in mouthwash
8. Which of the following is a dental anticaries agent?
a) Calcium carbonate
b) Sodium fluoride
c) Strontium chloride
d) Chlorhexidine gluconate
Answer: b) Sodium fluoride
9. Nitrous oxide is chemically:
a) CO₂
b) N₂O
c) O₂
d) NO₂
Answer: b) N₂O
10. Which antimicrobial is used in eyewash?
a) Bleaching powder
b) Boric acid
c) Silver nitrate
d) Hydrogen peroxide
Answer: b) Boric acid
11. Which of the following is a cathartic?
a) Sodium potassium tartrate
b) Calcium carbonate
c) Ferric ammonium citrate
d) Sodium fluoride
Answer: a) Sodium potassium tartrate
12. The molar mass of Calcium carbonate is:
a) 100.0869 g/mol
b) 84.01 g/mol
c) 78.00 g/mol
d) 169.90 g/mol
Answer: a) 100.0869 g/mol
13. Which compound is stored in amber coloured bottles to prevent
decomposition?
a) Hydrogen peroxide
b) Sodium bicarbonate
c) Ferrous sulphate
d) Calcium carbonate
Answer: a) Hydrogen peroxide
14. Which gas is used as an anaesthetic?
a) Oxygen
b) Nitrous oxide
c) Carbon dioxide
d) Chlorine
Answer: b) Nitrous oxide
15. Ferric ammonium citrate is used to:
a) Control phosphorus in kidney disease
b) Reduce tooth decay
c) Act as laxative
d) Treat fungal infections
Answer: a) Control phosphorus in kidney disease

16. Which haematinic is least irritating to the gastrointestinal tract?

A) Ferrous sulphate B) Ferrous fumarate C) Carbonyl iron D) Ferric ammonium
citrate
Ans: C
17. Which haematinic has the highest elemental iron content?
A) Ferrous sulphate B) Ferrous fumarate C) Ferrous ascorbate D) Ferric
ammonium citrate
Ans: B
18. Ferric ammonium citrate is mainly used in:
A) Cough preparations B) Tonics and syrups C) Antacid preparations D) Local
anaesthetics
Ans: B
19. The main advantage of Ferrous ascorbate is:
A) Lower cost B) High bioavailability C) Neutral taste D) Antacid property
Ans: B
20. Carbonyl iron is preferred because:
A) Dissolves rapidly in stomach B) Causes minimal oxidative damage C)
Liquid form D) Injectable
Ans: B
21. Which is a systemic antacid?
A) Aluminium hydroxide B) Magnesium hydroxide C) Sodium bicarbonate D)
Magaldrate.
Ans: C
22. Which antacid may cause constipation?
A) Aluminium hydroxide B) Magnesium hydroxide C) Sodium bicarbonate D)
Magaldrate
Ans: A
23. Magaldrate is a complex of:
A) Al(OH)3 + Mg(OH)2 B) Al(OH)3 + NaHCO3 C) CaCO3 + Mg(OH)2 D)
NaHCO3 + Mg(OH)2
Ans: A
24. Which antacid is also used as a calcium supplement?
A) Aluminium hydroxide B) Calcium carbonate C) Sodium bicarbonate D)
Magaldrate
Ans: B
25. Excess use of sodium bicarbonate can cause:
A) Hypocalcaemia B) Metabolic alkalosis C) Constipation D) Diarrhoea
Ans: B
26. Which is used in eye drops as an antiseptic?
A) Hydrogen peroxide B) Silver nitrate C) Boric acid D) Potassium
permanganate Ans: B
27. The main antimicrobial action of Hydrogen peroxide is due to:
A) Release of chlorine B) Release of oxygen C) Hydroxide ion formation D)
Acidification
Ans: B
28. Which is used in water purification?
A) Boric acid B) Bleaching powder C) Chlorhexidine gluconate D) Potassium
permanganate
Ans: B
29. Which antimicrobial is used in skin infections and as a mouth rinse?
A) Boric acid B) Chlorhexidine gluconate C) Bleaching powder D) Silver
nitrate Ans: B
30. The purple color of potassium permanganate is due to:
A) Mn2+ B) Mn7+ C) Mn4+ D) Mn3+
Ans: B

31. Sodium fluoride prevents dental caries mainly by:

A) Killing bacteria B) Increasing salivary flow C) Forming fluorapatite in
enamel
D) Neutralizing acids
Ans: C
32. Denture cleaners often contain:
A) Sodium hypochlorite B) Sodium fluoride C) Magnesium hydroxide D)
Carbon dioxide
Ans: A
33. Calcium carbonate in toothpaste acts as:
A) Sweetener B) Abrasive C) Antimicrobial D) Thickener
Ans: B
34. Denture adhesives help in:
A) Cleaning B) Strengthening C) Holding denture in place D) Whitening
Ans: C
35. Which dental product is both abrasive and mild antacid?
A) Calcium carbonate B) Sodium fluoride C) Potassium permanganate D)
Magnesium hydroxide
Ans: A

Section B - Short Answer Questions

1. Mention two marketed preparations of Ferrous sulphate.
2. Give two advantages of Ferrous fumarate.
3. State two storage conditions for Ferric ammonium citrate.
4. Write two advantages of Ferrous ascorbate.
5. Name two reasons why Carbonyl iron is less toxic.
6. Mention two storage conditions for Aluminium hydroxide gel.
7. Give two therapeutic uses of Magnesium hydroxide.
8. Write two brand names of Magaldrate.
9. State two disadvantages of Sodium bicarbonate as an antacid.
10. Mention two uses of Calcium carbonate.
11. Mention two medical uses of Silver nitrate.
12. Give two applications of Ionic silver.
13. State two uses of Hydrogen peroxide.
14. Mention two pharmaceutical uses of Boric acid.
15. Give two applications of Potassium permanganate.
16. Mention two functions of Sodium fluoride.
17. Give two uses of Calcium carbonate in toothpaste.
18. Name two examples of denture adhesives.
19. Mention two uses of Carbon dioxide.
20. Give two applications of Nitrous oxide.
21. Define haematinics.
22. Give two examples of antacids.
23. State two uses of calcium carbonate.
24. Mention storage conditions for boric acid.
25. Write the chemical formula of sodium bicarbonate.
26. Mention two uses of silver nitrate.
27. Name two antiplaque agents.
28. Write two uses of nitrous oxide.
29. Give one example each of antifungal and antiviral agents.
30. Mention two medicinal gases and their uses.

Section-C (2-MARK QUESTIONS)

Hematinic
1. Name two marketed preparations of Ferrous sulphate.
2. Mention two advantages of Ferrous fumarate over Ferrous sulphate.
3. State two uses of Ferric ammonium citrate in pharmaceuticals.
4. Write two advantages of Ferrous ascorbate in iron-deficiency anemia
treatment.
5. Give two reasons why Carbonyl iron has low toxicity.
Antacids
1. Mention two storage conditions for Aluminum hydroxide gel.
2. Give two therapeutic uses of Magnesium hydroxide.
3. Write two brand names of Magaldrate.
4. Mention two disadvantages of using Sodium bicarbonate as an antacid.
5. Give two pharmaceutical applications of Calcium carbonate.
Anti-microbial agents
1. Mention two uses of Silver nitrate in medicine.
2. Write two uses of Ionic silver.
3. State two medical uses of Hydrogen peroxide.
4. Mention two therapeutic uses of Boric acid.
5. Give two pharmaceutical applications of Potassium permanganate.
Dental products
1. Write two functions of Sodium fluoride in dental care.
2. Mention two uses of Calcium carbonate in toothpaste formulations.
3. Name two examples of denture adhesives.
Medicinal gases
1. Mention two uses of Carbon dioxide as a medicinal gas.
2. Give two applications of Nitrous oxide in dentistry.

Section-D (5-MARK QUESTIONS)

A. Describe the pharmaceutical formulations, marketed preparations, storage
conditions, and uses of Ferrous sulphate / others In-organic compound.

B. Define Haematinics / Antacids / Anti-microbial agents / Dental products /

Medicinal agents. Give three examples of this and their details /
pharmaceutical formulations, marketed preparations, storage conditions, and
uses.

Hematinic
1. Describe the pharmaceutical formulations, marketed preparations, storage
conditions, and uses of Ferrous sulphate.
2. Write a note on the advantages, disadvantages, and uses of Ferrous fumarate.
3. Discuss the role, properties, and market preparations of Ferric ammonium
citrate.
4. Explain the pharmaceutical advantages and limitations of Ferrous ascorbate.
5. Write a note on Carbonyl iron with emphasis on safety, uses, and dosage
forms.
Antacids
1. Classify antacids with examples and write a detailed note on Aluminum
hydroxide gel.
2. Write in detail about the preparation, properties, uses, and adverse effects of
Magnesium hydroxide.
3. Discuss the mechanism of action, dosage forms, storage, and uses of
Magaldrate.
4. Explain the advantages and disadvantages of Sodium bicarbonate as a
systemic antacid.
5. Write a note on Calcium carbonate – formulations, uses, and precautions.

Anti-microbial agents
1. Describe the pharmaceutical uses, storage, and precautions for silver nitrate
and Ionic silver.
2. Write a detailed note on Chlorhexidine gluconate – properties, mechanism,
uses, and storage.
3. Explain the preparation, properties, uses for Hydrogen peroxide.
4. Write a note on Boric acid – pharmaceutical uses and precautions.
5. Discuss the pharmaceutical importance/uses of Bleaching powder and
Potassium permanganate.

Dental products
1. Write a detailed note on Sodium fluoride in dental care.
2. Explain the pharmaceutical role of Calcium carbonate in toothpaste
formulations.
3. Discuss the types, examples, and uses of denture cleaners and denture
adhesives.

Medicinal gases
1. Write a note on medicinal carbon dioxide – properties, uses, and storage.
2. Discuss the pharmaceutical applications, safety, and storage of nitrous oxide
and oxygen.