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What is the normal shelf life of most pharmaceutical tablets?
Pharmacy Pharmacology D. Pharma General Pharmacology
Q. 18 of Quiz-2138 (Que-ID : 4924)
What is the normal shelf life of most pharmaceutical tablets?
- 1-2 years
- 3-5 years
- 5-7 years
- 10 years
Ans → (b)3-5 years
Explanation → Most tablets have a shelf life of 3-5 years under proper storage conditions.
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Which of the following is the prodrug of dopamine?
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Which phase of clinical trials determines the efficacy of a drug?
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- Phase II
- Phase III
- Phase IV
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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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Which schedule of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act regulates narcotic drugs in India?
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- Schedule X
- Schedule G
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Q. 6 of Quiz-2138 (Que-ID : 4912)
Which dosage form is designed for controlled drug release?
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- Capsule
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- Powder
Q. 7 of Quiz-2138 (Que-ID : 4913)
What is the primary function of bile salts in digestion?
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- Acid neutralization
Q. 8 of Quiz-2138 (Que-ID : 4914)
Which vitamin deficiency causes rickets?
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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)
What is the main site of drug metabolism?
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Which neurotransmitter is mainly affected in Alzheimer’s disease?
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Which anticoagulant is used in blood storage bags?
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Which of the following is a third-generation cephalosporin?
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- Cefuroxime
- Cefazolin
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Which hormone is responsible for milk ejection?
- Prolactin
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Q. 18 of Quiz-2138 (Que-ID : 4924)
What is the normal shelf life of most pharmaceutical tablets?
- 1-2 years
- 3-5 years
- 5-7 years
- 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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Which is an example of an aminoglycoside antibiotic?
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Which dosage form bypasses first-pass metabolism?
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Which of these is a synthetic corticosteroid?
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Which organ is most affected by nephrotoxic drugs?
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Which of the following is a macrolide antibiotic?
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- Ciprofloxacin
- Amoxicillin
- Doxycycline
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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
- Chlorocresol
- Sucrose
- Starch
Q. 28 of Quiz-2138 (Que-ID : 4934)
Which gas is used for sterilizing heat-sensitive equipment?
- Nitrogen
- Carbon dioxide
- Ethylene oxide
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Q. 29 of Quiz-2138 (Que-ID : 4935)
What is the use of mannitol in pharmacy?
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Which of the following is a sedative-hypnotic agent?
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Which schedule deals with prescription drugs in India?
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Which organelle is called the 'powerhouse of the cell'?
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