Baba Farid University of Health Sciences (BFUHS), Faridkot was conducted examination for the post of Pharmacist for health clinics/health & wellness centers/mohalla clinics in urban & rural areas by the department of health & family welfare Punjab.
Pharmacist (Mohalla Clinic) Question Paper 2022 with Answer Key BFUHS pdf: Download
BFUHS Pharmacy Officer Paper 2022
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Q1. Which of the following cells contain hemoglobin?
a. RBC
b. WBC
C. Both a and b
d. None of the above
Q2. Cyclone separator is used for
a. Drying
b. Distillation
c. Evaporation
d. Size Separation
Q3. Hardinge mill is a variant of
a. Rotary cutter mill b. Ball mill
C. Hammer mill
d. Fluid energy mill
Q4. In a hospital set up PTC stand for:
a. Pharmacy Teacher Committee
b. Pharmaceutical Technical Committee
c. Pharmacy Therapeutic Committee
d. None of the above
Q5. Vitamin C is also known as
a. Oxalic acid
b. Maleic Acid
c. Ascorbic acid
d. Tannic acid
Q6. Dip tube is an important part of
a. Syrup packaging
b. Injection packaging
C. Aerosol packaging
d. None of the above
Q7. A preparation containing live or attenuated viruses is called
a. Vaccine
b. Antiserum
c. Toxin
d. Toxoid
Q8. Gutzeit apparatus is used in the limit test of
a. Iron
b. Sulphate
C. Arsenic
d. Chloride
Q9. Which of the following is not a type of joint in human body?
a. Ball and Socket Joint
b. Hinge Joint
C. Rotational Joint
d. Pivot Joint
Q10. Atropine is frequently used prior to administration of inhalant anesthetics to reduce
a. Muscle tone
b. Secretions
C. Nausea and vomiting
d. Appetite
Q11. Which of the following may cause female infertility?
a. Gonorrhoea
b. Chlamydia infection
C. Prolonged use of contraceptives
d. All of the above
Q12. The constituent of cholesterol termed as bad cholesterol is:
a. HDL
b. LDL
c. VLDL
d. Triglycerides
Q13. Which of the following is NOT a tablet defect?
a. Chipping
b. Sticking
c. Phase Inversion
d. Double Impression
Q14. Which of the following tests is used for detection of glycosides?
a. Benedict’s test
b. Bontrager’s reagent test
c. Hager’s reagent test
d. Glucose tolerance test
Q15. Juxta-glomerular apparatus is found in
a. Heart b. Liver
c. Brain
d. Kidney
Q16. The primary function of simethicone in preparations is
a. suspending agent
b. adsorbent buffer
C. antacid
d. antiflatulent
Q17. Posology is the study of
a. Poisonous drugs
b. Toxic effects of drugs
C. Dose of drugs d. None of the above
Q18. Which type of incompatibility best describes the formation of a eutectic mixture when menthol and camphor are triturated together?
a. Therapeutic Incompatibility
b. Chemical Incompatibility c. Physical Incompatibility
d. All of the above
Q19. Which of the following is NOT a suppository base?
a. Theobroma oil
b. Mineral oil
c. Witepsol
d. Gelatin
Q20. Injection, syringe and needle are covered under which Schedule of D&C Act
a. Schedule A
b. Schedule B
C. Schedule C
d. Schedule D
Q21. Penalty for the cultivation of any Cannabis plant to produce, sell, purchase, and transport in contravention of Narcotic Drugs and Psychotrople substances act and rules on first conviction is
a. Fine up to 10 lakhs.
b. Rigorous imprisonment up to 6 months Rigorous imprisonment up to 10 years or fine
c. up to 1 lakh
d. Rigorous imprisonment up to 10 years or fine up to 10 lakhs
Q22. Erythromycin is an antibiotic. It belongs to the class of
a. Beta lactam
b. Aminoglycosides
c. Macrolides
d. Peptide
Q23. Wagner’s test is used to detect the presence of
a. Alkaloids b. Steroids
c. Glycosides
d. Terpenes
Q24. Decreased parathormone secretion result in
a. Tetany
b. ADH Deficiency
c. Excess Carbohydrate Intake
d. Acromegaly
Q25. Muscles are connected to the bones by
a. Ligaments
b. Cartilage
c. Tendons
d. Collagen
Q26. What quantities of 95 % v/v and 45 % v/v alcohols are to be mixed to make 800 mL of 65% v/v alcohol?
a. 480 mL of 95% and 320 mL of 45 % alcohol
b. 320 mL of 95% and 480 mL of 45 % alcohol
c. 440 mL of 95 % and 360 mL of 45 % alcohol
d. 360 mL of 95 % and 440 mL of 45 % alcohol
Q27. Ergot is an alkaloid produced by
a. Ricinus communis
b. Commiphora molmol c. Agaricus compestris
d. Claviceps pupurea
Q28. Which one of following drug used to treat cyanide poisoning?
a. Quinidine
b. Amyl nitrate
c. Nicorandil
d. Nifedipine
Q29. Vitamin B6 deficiency may occur during tuberculosis therapy with
a. Isoniazid
b. Rifampicin
c. Sulpha drugs
d. Ethambutol
Q30. The composition of normal saline is.
a. 9.0 %w/v Sodium Chloride
b. 0.9 % w/v Sodium Chloride
c. 1.9%w/v Sodium Chloride
d. 5.0%w/v Dextrose
Q31. Bloom strength is used to check the quality of
a. Lactose b. Ampoules
c. Avicel
d. Gelatin
Q32. Which one of the following is NOT an ex- officio member of Pharmacy Council of India?
a. The Director General of Health Services
b. The Director of Central Drugs Laboratory
c. The Drug Controller General of India
d. The Director of Pharmacopoeia Laboratory
Q33. Glucocorticoids have the following effects EXCEPT
a. Stimulation of immune responses
b. Resistance to stress
c. Protein breakdown and glucose formation
d. Lipolysis
Q34. A nonsteroidal antiinflammatory agent derived from anthranilic acid is
a. Mephenamic acid
b. Ibuprofen
c. Indomethacin
d. Diclofenac Sodium
Q35. The lungs are important organ for excretion of
a. Ammonia b. Water
c. Carbon dioxide
d. Urea
Q36. The formulations used for dental hygiene are known as
a. Insufflations
b. Snuffs
c. Dentifrices
d. Cachets
Q37. Which of the following statements is true for flocculated suspensions?
a. Hard Cake is formed
b. Rate of sedimentation is high
c. They are difficult to re-disperse
d. Suspension is pleasing in appearance
Q38. Synergistic effect refers to
a. The effect of one drug is increased upon concomitant administration of other drug
b. The effect of one drug is decreased upon concomitant administration of other drug
c. One drug does not produce its effect until the other one has been excreted
d. One drug nullifies the effect of other drug
Q39. Cytochrome P450 enzymes are mainly responsible for
a. Metabolism of drugs
b. Digestion of food
c. Heart attack
d. None of the above
Q40. Which of the following is not a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug?
a. Aceclofenac
b. Ibuprofen
c. Ethambutol
d. Acetyl salicylic acid
Q41. First pass metabolism refers to
a. Metabolism of a drug during its first passage from mouth to esophagus
b. Metabolism of a drug during its passage from the site of absorption in to the systemic circulation
c. Metabolism of a drug during when it first comes in contact with gastric juice
d. Metabolism of a drug on the tongue
Q.42) Which of the following is not an IV anaesthetic?
a. Thiopentone sodium
b. Ketamine
c. Halothane
d. Fenatanyl
Q43. Beta imidazolyl ethylamine is popularly known as
a. Cycloserine
b. Threonine
c. Histamine
d. Reserpine
Q44. Which of the following antiparkinsonian drug is known to act by inhibition of enzyme peripheral decarboxylase?
a. Levodopa
b. Piribedil
c. Carbidopa
d. Selegiline
Q45. Milk of magnesia is a/an
a Baby food supplement
b. Laxative
c. Enzyme preparation
d. Anti-tubercular drug
Q46. Diabetic patients who are on biguanide drugs are required to abstain from alcohol because
a. Alcohol has hypoglycemic effect
b. Biguanides interact with alcohol causing lactic acidosis
c. Both (a) and (b)
d. None of the above
Q47. Chronic poisoning of lead is also known as
a. Leadism
b. Plumbism
c. Zollinger Ellison Syndrome
d. None of the above
Q48. Which of the following is not a method of inventory control in a hospital set up?
a. ABC method
b. FSN method
c. VED method
d. HCP method
Q49. A glucometer is used to detect
a. Level of plasma protein
b. Blood glucose level
c. Type of blood group
d. Level of serum calcium
Q50. As per Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act passed in 1971, on advice of one doctor, the abortion of terminally ill foetuses was allowed up to
a. 16 weeks pregnancy
b. 20 weeks pregnancy
c. 22 weeks pregnancy
d. 24 weeks pregnancy
Q51. Radiopharmaceutical used in study of thyroid uptake a.
a. K-42
b. Cr-51
c. 1-131
d. S-35
Q52. In dry heat sterilization object is heated at
a. 160°C, 3 hours
b. 180°C, 2 hours
c. 180°C, 1 hour
d. 160°C, 2 hours
Q53. World AIDS day is celebrated on
a. May I
b. December 1
c. July 1
d. April 1
Q54. The statement “To be sold by retail on the prescription of a registered medical practitioner” is as per which schedule of Drugs and Cosmetics Act?
a. Schedule X
b. Schedule H
C. Schedule Y
d. Schedule M
Q55. Which of the following method is used to sterilize metal syringes?
a. Moist heat
b. Gamma radiation
c. Ethylene oxide
d. Dry heat
Q56. Catechu is used in medicine as
a) Antidiabetic
b) Anti cancer
c) Antipyretic
d) Astringent
Q57. Identify the group of enzymes that utilize NADP or NAD as coenzymes and catalyze biochemical reactions by the transfer of electrons from one molecule to another.
a. Isomerases
b. Oxidoreductases
C. Transferases
d. Ligases
Q58. Shake well before use label must be put on one of the following
a. Opthalmic gels
b. Occuserts
c. Opthalmic suspension
d. Opthalmic solution
Q59. Chloroquine is a/an
a. 4-amino quinoline
b. Acridine
c. Biguanide d. Pyrimidine
Q60. Hospital formulary generally consists of
a.List of drugs to be prescribed
b. List of hospital equipments
c. List of doctors
d. List of hospital staff
Q61. Human serum albumin has a molecular weight of
a. 65000 Daltons
b. 59000 Daltons
c. 44000 Daltons
d. 34000 Daltons
Q62. Charaka, a physician belonged to which system of medicine?
a. Unani
b. Siddha
c. Homeopathy
d. Ayurveda
Q63. Which of the following is not an amino acid?
a. Alanine
b. Glycerine
c. Leucine
d. Serine
Q64. Creaming is a
a. Reversible
b. Irreversible
c. Difficult
d. Both b and c
Q65. Which of the following is an auto-immune disease?
a. Syphilis
b. Plague
c. Diabetes
d. Typhoid
Q66. In Aloe, the mucilage containing parenchymatous cells are present in
a Epidermis
b. Vascular bundles
c. Central parenchymatous region
d. Pericyclic cells
Q67. Bile salts present in bile juice act as
a. Surfactants
b. Viscosity builders
c. Expectorants
d. None of the above
Q68. Tropane alkaloids can be identified by
a. Thalloquin test
b. Vitali test
c. Biuret Test
d. Millon’s Test
Q69. Fruits which are derived from Umbelliferae are all of the type
a. Pericarp
b. Cremocarp
c. Epicarp
d. Mesocarp
Q70. Biological name of Mulethi
a Glycyrrhiza echinata
b. Glycyrrhiza lepidota
c.Glycyrrhiza glabra
d. Glycyrrhiza lensis
Q71. Saturated solution of picric acid is
a. Mayer’s reagent
b. Wagner’s reagent
c. Hagers reagent
d. Dragendorff’s reagent
Q72. Kurchi bark belongs to family
a. Rubiaccac
b. Аросупаселе
c. Loganiaceae
d. Leguminosac
Q73. Which of the following statements is FALSE about blood pressure?
a. It increases with the increase in distance from the heart.
b. It is the pressure of blood exerted on the walls of the arteries by contraction of left ventricle.
c. various factors like stress, age, sex, exercise alter the levels of BP
d. Normal BP is 120/80 mmHg.
Q74. Gluconeogenesis occurs in the liver due to the action of
a. Aldosterone
b. Insulin
c. Secretion
d. Cortisol
Q75. Secretion of testosterone by Leydig’s cells is stimulated by
a. FSH
b. TSH
c. ICSH
d. ACTH
Q76. Which of the following element is used for contraction of muscles?
a. Na
b. Mg
c. Ca
d. Mn
Q77. Which of the following is not a valve in the human heart?
a. Tricuspid Valve
b. Mitral Valve
c. Anaerobic Valve
d. Pulmonary Valve
Q78. Which of the following is not a disease related to carbohydrate metabolism?
a. Diabetic ketoacidosis
b. Hyperosmolar coma
c. Hematuria
d. Hypoglycemia
Q79. Pyrogen testing is done for
a. Oral Solution
b. Oral Tablets
c. Injectables
d. Dispersible Tablets
Q80. Hospital acquired infections are called
a. Primary infections
b. Noscomial infections
c. Secondary infections
d. Latent infections
Q81. The term SARS stands for
a. Sub artery respiratory syndrome
b. Severe acute respiratory syndrome
c. Special acute royal syndrome
d. Socially active respiratory syndrome
Q82. In solid-solid mixing, large scale continuous type of mixer is
a. Sigma blender
b. Ribbon blender
c. Zigzag blender
d. Twin shell blender
Q83. The general purpose sodalime glass is not a suitable material for fabricating the container for
a. Parenterals
b. Oral solutions
c. Liquids for external use
d. Dry powders
Q84. Lozenges are the type of dosage form
a. Solid dosage form
b. Semi-solid dosage form
c. Injectable dosage form
d. None of the above
Q85. Drying by sublimation relates to
a. Tray dryer
b. Fluidized bed dryer
c. Vacuum dryer
d. Freeze dryer
Q86. The meaning of Latin term Rx is
a. Take thou
b. When necessary
C. At bed time
d. Every hour
Q87. Which of the following is true for evaporation under reduced pressure?
a. It reduces the boiling point of the solution.
b. It increases the boiling point of the solution
c. It does not have any effect on the boiling point of the solution
d. None of the above
Q88. Among the following, which is the largest size of capsule?
a. Size 0
b. Size 1
c. Size 2
d. Size 00
Q89. All factors are necessary in blood coagulation except
a. Prothrombin
b. Fibrinogen
c. Globulins
d. lonic calcium
Q90. OPD refers to
a. Other Patient Department
b. Out Patient Department
c. Other Pharmacy Department
d. Out Pharmacy Department
Q91. In the process of extraction, ethanol is used as a solvent for
a. Alkaloids
b. Gums
C. Waxes
d. Sucrose
Q92. The liquid or semi solid preparation usually applied to the skin with friction and rubbing
a. Lotions
b. Liniments
c. Collodions
d. Both A & B
Q93. Who is the Chairman of Drug Technical Advisory Board?
a. President, PCI
b. Union Health Minister
c. Director General of Health Services
d. Drug Controller of India
Q94. The base used to stiffen the ointment is
a. Hard paraffin
b. Wool fat
c. Macrogol
d. Wool Alcohol
Q95. Which of the following drug is stimulant laxative?
a. Bran
b. Senna
c. Starch
d. Methyl Cellulose
Q96. Which digestive enzyme is produced in the salivary glands and the pancreas?
a. Pryalin
b. Amylase
c. Pepsin
d. Lipase
Q97. Right side of the heart contains
a. Impure blood
b. Pure blood
c. mixed blood
d. Oxygenated blood
Q98. d-tubocuranin produces skeletal muscle relaxation by inhibiting:
a. Nicotinic receptors in neuromuscular junction b. Ganglionic nicotinic receptors
c. Alpha adrenergic receptors
d. Muscarinic receptors
Q99. Type I diabetes was previously also known as
a. Diabetes insipidus
b. Non insulin dependent diabetes
c. Juvenile onset diabetes
d. Adult onset diabetes
Q100. Leprosy is caused by
a. Mycobacterium leprae
b. Bacillus pertussis
C. Vibrio cholera
d. E. coli
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