Question 01: Vitamin K Function

What is the function of vitamin K?

  • [ ] Synthesis of iron

  • [✓] Synthesis of coagulation factor by hepatic cell (CORRECT)

  • [ ] Synthesis of prostaglandin

  • [ ] Synthesis of vitamin B12

Question 02: Theophylline Toxicity Management

What is the best procedure against theophylline toxicity?

  • [ ] Induce vomiting

  • [ ] Dehydration

  • [✓] Multidose Activated charcoal (CORRECT)

  • [ ] Dialysis

Question 03: Griseofulvin Classification

The drug Griseofulvin is classified as:

  • [ ] Antifungal that acts parenterally only

  • [✓] Antifungal that acts orally only (CORRECT)

  • [ ] Antifungal that acts parenterally and oral

  • [ ] Imidazole group antifungal

Question 04: Bioavailability Definition

Bioavailability of the drug is:

  • [ ] Rate of absorption

  • [ ] Extent of absorption

  • [✓] Rate & Extent of absorption (CORRECT)

  • [ ] Rate & extent of distribution

Question 05: Calcium Channel Blockers

Which of the following is NOT considered a classic calcium channel blocker used in cardiovascular indications?

  • [ ] Verapamil

  • [ ] Diltiazem

  • [ ] Amlodipine

  • [✓] Cinnarizine (CORRECT)

Question 06: Diazepam Characteristics

Which is correct about diazepam?

  • [ ] Can cause muscle spasm

  • [ ] Is taken I.M only

  • [ ] Derivative from morphine

  • [✓] Not used for long time (CORRECT)

Question 07: Paracetamol Pediatric Dosing

A child who came with a prescription for paracetamol (weight: 12 Kg) and dose (5 ml Q4H to Q6H PRN). What is your evaluation?

  • [ ] The dose is too high as the daily dose is 5 mg / kg

  • [ ] The dose is adequate but frequency should be Q6H only

  • [ ] The dose is small and a dose of 180 mg is required

  • [✓] The dose is adequate and no need to call the doctor (CORRECT)

Question 08: Saline Concentration in D5W/NS

The concentration of NaCl in Dextrose 5% Normal Saline (D5NS) is:

  • [ ] 1.8 %

  • [✓] 0.9 % (CORRECT)

  • [ ] 0.45 %

  • [ ] 0.225 %

Question 09: Pharmaceutical Calculation (w/v %)

How many grams of magnesium oxide are required to make 300 ml of a 15% (w/v) solution?

  • [ ] 15

  • [ ] 30

  • [✓] 45 (CORRECT)

  • [ ] 60

Question 10: Dispensing Allergy-Causing Drugs

When dispensing a drug that frequently causes allergic reactions (such as penicillin and sulfonamide), the pharmacist should:

  • [ ] Ask the patient to avoid taking drug with food

  • [ ] Ask patient to avoid taking drug with milk

  • [✓] Ask patient if he is allergic to the drug (CORRECT)

  • [ ] All of the above

Question 11: Dosage Form Identification

If you have a prescription containing water 60 gm, olive oil 120 gm, and ASA (acetylsalicylic acid), the resulting mixture will be:

  • [ ] Elixir

  • [ ] Suspension

  • [✓] Emulsion (CORRECT)

  • [ ] Solution

Question 12: General Pharmaceutics

Which one of the following statements is INCORRECT?

  • [ ] Enteric coated tablet pass the gastric pH

  • [ ] Solution is the most rapid oral dosage form

  • [ ] IV gives 100 % bioavailability

  • [✓] SR tablet should be crushed (CORRECT)

Question 13: Antihistamines in Infants

First-generation antihistamines are generally avoided in infants primarily due to:

  • [✓] Sleeping side effect (CORRECT)

  • [ ] Liver toxicity

  • [ ] Nephrotoxicity

  • [ ] Peptic ulcer

Question 14: Peptic Ulcer Triple Therapy

Modern standard eradication therapy for peptic ulcer (H. pylori) involves:

  • [ ] Add antacid to be used on PRN basis

  • [ ] Use higher than the doses that were used previous

  • [ ] Using more than H2 antagonist simultaneously

  • [✓] Using a combination of three drugs one of which should be an antibiotic (CORRECT)

Question 15: Phenytoin Adverse Effects (Hypertrichosis)

A patient on phenytoin reports excessive hair growth (hypertrichosis). What should you advise?

  • [ ] Stop medication immediately

  • [ ] Ask doctor for alternative

  • [✓] Its common side effect of phenytoin and do nothing (CORRECT)

  • [ ] Reduce the dose of the drug

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