MCQ Collection
Pakistan MCQs
Practice Pakistan questions with answers and explanations.
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Correct Answer: A. Adulteration
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Adulteration is substitution, dilution or deterioration that reduces the identity, purity or quality of a drug.
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Correct Answer: D. Organoleptic evaluation
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Organoleptic evaluation is assessment using sensory properties such as colour, odour, taste and texture.
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Correct Answer: B. Microscopy
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Microscopy is use of microscopic features to identify powdered or sectioned crude drugs.
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Correct Answer: A. Extraction
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Extraction is separation of soluble active constituents from plant or other natural material using a solvent.
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Correct Answer: D. Solution
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Solution is a homogeneous liquid preparation containing dissolved solute.
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Correct Answer: A. Suspension
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Suspension is a liquid dosage form containing insoluble solid particles dispersed in a vehicle.
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Correct Answer: D. Emulsion
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Emulsion is a dispersion of one immiscible liquid as droplets within another liquid.
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Correct Answer: D. Tablet
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Tablet is a solid unit dosage form usually produced by compression or moulding.
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Correct Answer: D. Capsule
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Capsule is a dosage form in which medicine is enclosed in a soluble shell.
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Correct Answer: A. Ointment
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Ointment is a semisolid preparation intended for external application to skin or mucosa.
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Correct Answer: C. Suppository
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Suppository is a solid dosage form inserted into a body cavity where it melts, softens or dissolves.
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Correct Answer: C. Isotonic solution
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Isotonic solution is a solution with effective osmotic pressure similar to body fluids.