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Which schedule of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act regulates narcotic drugs in India?
Pharmacy Pharmacology D. Pharma General Pharmacology
Q. 5 of Quiz-2138 (Que-ID : 4911)
Which schedule of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act regulates narcotic drugs in India?
- Schedule H
- Schedule X
- Schedule G
- Schedule C
Ans → (b)Schedule X
Explanation → Schedule X drugs require special prescription and strict regulations due to addiction potential.
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- Phase II
- Phase III
- Phase IV
Q. 3 of Quiz-2138 (Que-ID : 4909)
Which of the following drugs is an H2 receptor antagonist?
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What is the normal pH range of blood?
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Q. 5 of Quiz-2138 (Que-ID : 4911)
Which schedule of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act regulates narcotic drugs in India?
- Schedule H
- Schedule X
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Q. 6 of Quiz-2138 (Que-ID : 4912)
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Q. 7 of Quiz-2138 (Que-ID : 4913)
What is the primary function of bile salts in digestion?
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Q. 8 of Quiz-2138 (Que-ID : 4914)
Which vitamin deficiency causes rickets?
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- Vitamin D
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Q. 9 of Quiz-2138 (Que-ID : 4915)
Which instrument is used for sterilization by dry heat?
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Which drug is commonly used in the treatment of tuberculosis?
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Q. 11 of Quiz-2138 (Que-ID : 4917)
Which polymer is used for enteric coating of tablets?
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Q. 12 of Quiz-2138 (Que-ID : 4918)
Which of the following is a β-lactam antibiotic?
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- Penicillin
- Vancomycin
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Q. 13 of Quiz-2138 (Que-ID : 4919)
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- Heart
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- GABA
Q. 15 of Quiz-2138 (Que-ID : 4921)
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Q. 16 of Quiz-2138 (Que-ID : 4922)
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- Cefuroxime
- Cefazolin
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Which hormone is responsible for milk ejection?
- Prolactin
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- Estrogen
- Progesterone
Q. 18 of Quiz-2138 (Que-ID : 4924)
What is the normal shelf life of most pharmaceutical tablets?
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- 10 years
Q. 19 of Quiz-2138 (Que-ID : 4925)
Which drug is used as an antidote for heparin overdose?
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Q. 20 of Quiz-2138 (Que-ID : 4926)
Which analytical technique is used for drug purity testing?
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Q. 21 of Quiz-2138 (Que-ID : 4927)
Which is an example of an aminoglycoside antibiotic?
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Q. 22 of Quiz-2138 (Que-ID : 4928)
Which dosage form bypasses first-pass metabolism?
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- Suppository
Q. 23 of Quiz-2138 (Que-ID : 4929)
Which of these is a synthetic corticosteroid?
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Q. 24 of Quiz-2138 (Que-ID : 4930)
Which organ is most affected by nephrotoxic drugs?
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Q. 25 of Quiz-2138 (Que-ID : 4931)
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- Amoxicillin
- Doxycycline
Q. 26 of Quiz-2138 (Que-ID : 4932)
Which one is a commonly used antiepileptic drug?
- Diazepam
- Phenytoin
- Paracetamol
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Q. 27 of Quiz-2138 (Que-ID : 4933)
Which of the following is used as a preservative in pharmaceutical preparations?
- Citric acid
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- Sucrose
- Starch
Q. 28 of Quiz-2138 (Que-ID : 4934)
Which gas is used for sterilizing heat-sensitive equipment?
- Nitrogen
- Carbon dioxide
- Ethylene oxide
- Oxygen
Q. 29 of Quiz-2138 (Que-ID : 4935)
What is the use of mannitol in pharmacy?
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Q. 30 of Quiz-2138 (Que-ID : 4936)
Which of the following is a sedative-hypnotic agent?
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- Diazepam
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- Metformin
Q. 31 of Quiz-2138 (Que-ID : 4937)
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Q. 32 of Quiz-2138 (Que-ID : 4938)
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- Vitamin D
- Vitamin K
Q. 33 of Quiz-2138 (Que-ID : 4939)
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- ARBs
Q. 34 of Quiz-2138 (Que-ID : 4940)
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Q. 35 of Quiz-2138 (Que-ID : 4941)
Which schedule deals with prescription drugs in India?
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- Schedule P
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Q. 36 of Quiz-2138 (Que-ID : 4942)
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Q. 37 of Quiz-2138 (Que-ID : 4943)
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Q. 38 of Quiz-2138 (Que-ID : 4944)
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Q. 39 of Quiz-2138 (Que-ID : 4945)
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Q. 40 of Quiz-2138 (Que-ID : 4946)
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Q. 41 of Quiz-2138 (Que-ID : 4947)
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