Practice Set NO : 10

Pharmacy Quiz Practice

Test your knowledge on core topics in pharmacology, therapeutics, and drug interactions. Perfect for students, professionals, or anyone preparing for pharmacy exams. This quiz covers key concepts such as drug mechanisms, clinical uses, side effects, dosage forms, patient counseling, and treatment guidelines—an excellent tool for review and self-assessment.

Choose the best answer for each multiple-choice question and click "Submit All" at the end to see your results.

1. One litre of Dextrose 5% fluid contains

a. 25 gram of Glucose
b. 50 gram of glucose
c. 12.5 gram of glucose
d. 100 gram of glucose

2. Type B adverse drug reaction-

a. Augmented effect of drug
b. Unpredictable bizarre reaction
c. Effect seen on chronic use of drug
d. Delayed effect of drug

3. Regarding to the Amoxycillin 250 mg DT, which of the below listed statement is correct?

a. It is equally or more stable than syrup dosage form
b. It should not be dissolved in water
c. It should be taken with lemon water
d. It is especially used for cancer patients

4. Amount of drug left after four plasm half-lives

a. 6.25%
b. 12.5%
c. 25%
d. 50%

5. Which method does not come under the perpetual inventory?

a. Pegboard method
b. Automated method
c. Computer method
d. Non- automated method

6. Drugs with high protein binding will have

a. High volume of distribution
b. Less displacement reaction with other drug
c. Less glomerular filtration
d. Less tubular secretion

7. The word “ Hospital” is derived comes from the Latin noun “hospes”, which stands for: “-------------------------”

a. Guest or visitor
b. Friend or well wisher
c. Relative or visitor
d. Neighbor or visitor

8. Dry Cough is an adverse reaction with intake of-

a. Prazocin
b. Nifedipine
c. Enalapril
d. Thiazide

9. Cyclopropane is a –

a. Local anaesthetic
b. Antibiotic
c. General anaesthetic
d. Antioxidant

10. Ketamine as a general anesthetic is also known as:

a. CNS stimulant
b. Partial anesthetic
c. Dissociative anesthetic
d. ANS stimulant

11. Which antimalarial drug can cause a dose• dependent toxic state that includes blurred vision, dizziness, flushed and sweaty skin, nausea, diarrhea, and tinnitus?

a. Artesunate
b. Atovaquone-proguanil
c. Mefloquine
d. Quinidine

12. The home health-care nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with HIV infection. Which data suggests the need for prophylaxis with trimethoprim sulfa?

a. The client has a positive HIV viral load.
b. The client's white blood cell (WBC) count is 5,000/mm3.
c. The client has a hacking cough and dyspnea.
d. The client's CD4 count is less than 300/mm3.

13. The 33-year-old female client is being prescribed an antibiotic for a UTI. Which question is most important for the nurse to ask the client when discussing the medication?

a. "Are you currently using any type of birth control?"
b. "Which way do you clean after a bowel movement?"
c. "What type of underwear do you wear usually?"
d. "How many UTIs have you had in the past year?"

14. A child with strabismus ("wandering eye") is to be treated pharmacologically for a prolonged period. which of the following drugs is used by the topical route in ophthalmology and causes mydriasis and cycloplegia lasting more than 24 h?

a. Atropine
b. Echothiophate
c. Edrophonium D
d. Pilocarpine

15. Which of the following is a recognized effect of nitric oxide (NO)?

a. Arrhythmia
b. Bronchoconstriction
c. Constipation
d. Pulmonary vasodilation