Pharmacy Freak Editorial Team 
At present, very few stock items are prepared on a spontaneous basis in hospitals. However, prepared or procured preparations are sent as floor stock medications, stored in the cabinets by the nursing staff, and administered to the patients as ordered by the physician. Further responsibilities of storage, maintenance, and records of administration are also fulfilled … Read more
We have provided 50 MCQs on Miscellaneous compounds, Unit-4, 1st semester, PHARMACEUTICAL INORGANIC CHEMISTRY, B. Pharm. We have covered following topics. Miscellaneous compounds MCQ on Miscellaneous compounds Potassium iodide is an expectorant that works by: Answer: 4 Ammonium chloride is an expectorant that works by: Answer: 2 Copper sulfate is an emetic that works by: Answer: 3 … Read more
Ancillary supplies are such that the laboratories, wards, and special service areas can predict their rate of use and order them from the pharmacy either weekly or bi-weekly. The following two methods are utilized to inform the wards, laboratories, and special service areas about what is to be carried in inventory: In hospitals where a … Read more
We have provided 50 MCQs on Radiopharmaceuticals, Unit-5, 1st semester, PHARMACEUTICAL INORGANIC CHEMISTRY, B. Pharm. We have covered following topics. Radiopharmaceuticals: Radio activity, Measurement of radioactivity, Properties of α, β, γ radiations, Half-life, radio isotopes and study of radio isotopes – Sodium iodide I131, Storage conditions, precautions & pharmaceutical application of radioactive substances. MCQ on Radiopharmaceuticals Answer: … Read more
We have provided 50 MCQs on Gastrointestinal agents, Unit-3, 1st semester, PHARMACEUTICAL INORGANIC CHEMISTRY, B. Pharm. We have covered following topics. Gastrointestinal agents MCQ on Gastrointestinal agents Ammonium chloride is an example of which type of acidifier? A. Systemic acidifier B. Topical acidifier C. Both A and B D. None of the above Answer: A Diluted hydrochloric … Read more
There are many natural substances of vegetable, animal, and mineral origin. These substances are mostly beneficial but some are even harmful to mankind if not used properly and are misused. Morphine and allied alkaloids of opium, cocaine, coca leaves, cannabinoids, and other resins of Cannabis indica, ergot, etc. are examples of such drugs. These are … Read more
The stock drugs in the ward are not labeled with the directions for use because there may be a few patients who are receiving the same medication under different therapeutic regimens. If a direction for use is labeled on the container of such drugs, the patients may get confused and may end up taking the … Read more
All hospitals should have a uniform charging policy for drugs. An unbiased price for drugs should be charged to all the patients while considering the financial interests of the hospital. The charging policies are categorized under the following heads: Per Diem Drug Charge or all-inclusive or no Special Rate In this system, charges for 250 … Read more
We have provided 30 MCQs on Acids, Bases and Buffers, Unit-2, 1st semester, PHARMACEUTICAL INORGANIC CHEMISTRY, B. Pharm. We have covered following topics. Acids, Bases and Buffers: Buffer equations and buffer capacity in general, buffers in pharmaceutical systems, preparation, stability, buffered isotonic solutions, measurements of tonicity, calculations and methods of adjusting isotonicity. MCQ on Acids, … Read more
We have provided 45 MCQs on Major extra and intracellular electrolytes, Unit-3, 1st semester, PHARMACEUTICAL INORGANIC CHEMISTRY,B. Pharm. We have covered following topics. Major extra and intracellular electrolytes: Functions of major physiological ions, Electrolytes used in the replacement therapy: Sodium chloride*, Potassium chloride, Calcium gluconate* and Oral Rehydration Salt (ORS), Physiological acid base balance MCQ … Read more
