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Dpht 026: Pharmaceutics I Question Paper

Dpht 026: Pharmaceutics I

Course:Pharmacy

Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers

Exam Year:2012

KENYA METHODIST UNIVERSITY
END OF 2''ND ''TRIMESTER 2012 (DAY) EXAMINATIONS
SCHOOL : MEDICINE & HEALTH SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT : PHARMACY
UNIT CODE : DPHT 026
UNIT TITLE : PHARMACEUTICS I
TIME : 3HOURS

INSTRUCTIONS: Answer ALL Questions in ALL Sections
SECTION A (20marks)
QUESTION ONE
The dose of a drug is 0.2mg/kg. What dose should be given to a 5 year old child who weighs 40kg?
A. 0.003g
B. 0.3g
C. 0.10g
D. 0.08g
E. 0.8g
QUESTION TWO
The HLB is used to classify
A. Colours
B. binders
C. emulsifiers
D. perfumes
E. Flavours
QUESTION THREE
One tablespoonful is approximately equivalent to
A. 5 ml
B. 10 ml
C. 15 ml
D. 20 ml
E. 25 ml
QUESTION FOUR
The most prevalent solid dosage form is
A. capsules
B. gels
C. ointments
D. tablets
E. powders
QUESTION FIVE
Which one of the following is not a characteristic of pyrogens?
A. they cause fever
B. they induce vomiting
C. they cause chills
D. they cause pain
QUESTION SIX
Ointments are used as
exiolliens
protective barriers
vehicles for applying drugs
A. i only
B. iii only
C. i and ii only
D. ii and iii only
E. i, ii and iii
QUESTION SEVEN
The most common binder in compressed tablets is
A. lactose
B. sucrose
C. dextrose
D. starch
E. potassium bitartote
QUESTION EIGHT
Starch is used as a
binder
glidant
disintegrant
A. i only
B. iii only
C. i and ii only
D. ii and iii only
E. i, ii and iii
QUESTION NINE
Cocoa butter is used because of its
A. Solubility
B. Melting point
C. Miscibility
D. reactivity
E. Lipophilic property
QUESTION TEN
Opthalmic solutions should be formulated to include
sterility
isotonicity
buffering
A. i only
B. ii only
C. i and ii only
D. ii and iii only
E. i, ii and iii
QUESTION ELEVEN
Which one of the following is not used as a vehicle for injections?
A. peanut oil
B. cotton seed oil
C. Theobroma oil
D. Sesame oil
E. Corn oil
QUESTION TWELVE
Emulsions mad between oil and a small amount of water are usually
A. unstable
B.
C.
D. clear
E. Reversable
QUESTION THIRTEEN
Lubricants in tablets:
improve the flow of tablet granules
prevent adhesion to dies
facilitate ejection from die
A. i only
B. ii only
C. i and ii only
D. i, ii and iii
QUESTION FOURTEEN
Advantages of tablets include
stability is enhanced
ease of administration
greater accuracy of dosing
A. ii only
B. iii only
C. i and ii only
D. ii and iii only
E. i, ii and iii
QUESTION FIFTEEN
An ideal prescription should contain:
A. Date
B. Name of prescriber
C. Name of patient
D. Signature of presriber
E. All the above
QUESTION SIXTEEN
Elthylene glycol is not a suitable solvent in pharmacy because of its
A. toxicity
B. lack of solvent ackers
C. very limited miscibility
D. high cost
E. high viscosity.
QUESTION SEVENTEEN
BPC in pharmacy practice refers
A. British petrollium curve
B. Benign prostrate classification
C. British pharmaceutical codex
D. All the above
E. None of the above
QUESTION EIGHTEEN
Which one of the following usually best decides a pediatric dosage?
A. age
B. height
C. weight
D. body surface area
E. Body mass index
QUESTION NINETEEN
Which one of the following is a natural emulsifier?
A. Tragacanth
B. acacia
C. A and B
D. syrup
E. None of the above
QUESTION TWENTY
Which of the following best indicates an unwanted response to a drug?
A. Weight
B. height
C. allergy
D. diagnosis
E. None of the above
SECTION B (25marks)
QUESTION ONE
List FIVE different dosage forms of medicines. (5marks)
QUESTION TWO
Describe qualities of an ideal emulsifying agent. (5marks)
QUESTION THREE
List FIVE methods of determining dosages in children. (5marks)
QUESTION FOUR
What are emulsions? (5marks)
QUESTION FIVE
What are aerosols? (5marks)
SECTION C (55marks)
QUESTION ONE
List and describe FOUR emulsifying agents. (10marks)
QUESTION TWO
What are the properties of an ideal tablet? (10marks)
QUESTION THREE
List and describe THREE suppository bases. (10marks)
QUESTION FOUR
Explain the purposes of ointment bases. (5marks)
QUESTION FIVE
What are the absolute requirements of sterile preparations? (10marks)
QUESTION SIX
Describe FIVE sterilization methods. (10marks)

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