Miscellaneous compounds MCQs

Miscellaneous Compounds MCQs

We have provided 50 MCQs on Miscellaneous compounds, Unit-4, 1st semester, PHARMACEUTICAL INORGANIC CHEMISTRY, B. Pharm.

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Miscellaneous compounds

  • Expectorants: Potassium iodide, Ammonium chloride*.
  • Emetics: Copper sulphate*, Sodium potassium tartarate
  • Haematinics: Ferrous sulphate*, Ferrous gluconate Poison and
  • Antidote: Sodium thiosulphate*, Activated charcoal, Sodium nitrite333 Astringents: Zinc Sulphate, Potash Alum

MCQ on Miscellaneous compounds

Potassium iodide is an expectorant that works by:

  1. Increasing the production of mucus
  2. Thinning mucus
  3. Stimulating the cilia
  4. All of the above

Answer: 4

Ammonium chloride is an expectorant that works by:

  1. Increasing the production of mucus
  2. Thinning mucus
  3. Stimulating the cilia
  4. All of the above

Answer: 2

Copper sulfate is an emetic that works by:

  1. Irritating the gastric mucosa
  2. Stimulating the vomiting center in the brain
  3. Both A and B
  4. None of the above

Answer: 3

Sodium potassium tartarate is an emetic that works by:

  1. Irritating the gastric mucosa
  2. Stimulating the vomiting center in the brain
  3. Both A and B
  4. None of the above

Answer: 1

Ferrous sulfate is a haematinic that works by:

  1. Replenishing iron stores
  2. Increasing the production of red blood cells
  3. Both A and B
  4. None of the above

Answer: 3

Ferrous gluconate is a haematinic that works by:

  1. Replenishing iron stores
  2. Increasing the production of red blood cells
  3. Both A and B
  4. None of the above

Answer: 3

Sodium thiosulfate is an antidote for:

  1. Arsenic poisoning
  2. Cyanide poisoning
  3. Lead poisoning
  4. Mercury poisoning

Answer: 1

Activated charcoal is an antidote for:

  1. Arsenic poisoning
  2. Cyanide poisoning
  3. Lead poisoning
  4. All of the above

Answer: 4

Sodium nitrite is an antidote for:

  1. Arsenic poisoning
  2. Cyanide poisoning
  3. Lead poisoning
  4. Mercury poisoning

Answer: 2

Zinc sulfate is an astringent that works by:

  1. Precipitating proteins
  2. Constricting blood vessels
  3. Both A and B
  4. None of the above

Answer: 3

Potash alum is an astringent that works by:

  1. Precipitating proteins
  2. Constricting blood vessels
  3. Both A and B
  4. None of the above

Answer: 3

Which of the following is NOT an expectorant?

  1. Guaifenesin
  2. Ambroxol
  3. Acetaminophen
  4. Dextromethorphan

Answer: 3

Which of the following is NOT an emetic?

  1. Apomorphine
  2. Ipecac syrup
  3. Metoclopramide
  4. Ondansetron

Answer: 4

Which of the following is NOT a haematinic?

  1. Folic acid
  2. Vitamin B12
  3. Iron
  4. Erythropoietin

Answer: 4

Which of the following is NOT an antidote for poisoning?

  1. Naloxone
  2. Flumazenil
  3. Atropine
  4. Activated charcoal

Answer: 4

Which of the following is NOT an astringent?

  1. Silver nitrate
  2. Aluminum acetate
  3. Tannic acid
  4. Hydrocortisone

Answer: 4

Which of the following expectorants is most commonly used to treat chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)?

  1. Potassium iodide
  2. Ammonium chloride
  3. Guaifenesin
  4. Ambroxol

Answer: 3

Which of the following expectorants works by increasing the production of mucus?

  1. Potassium iodide
  2. Ammonium chloride
  3. Guaifenesin
  4. Ambroxol

Answer: 1

Which of the following emetics is most commonly used in cases of poisoning?

  1. Copper sulfate
  2. Sodium potassium tartarate
  3. Apomorphine
  4. Ipecac syrup

Answer: 3

Which of the following emetics works by stimulating the vomiting center in the brain?

  1. Copper sulfate
  2. Sodium potassium tartarate
  3. Apomorphine
  4. Ipecac syrup

Answer: 3

Which of the following haematinics is most commonly used in the treatment of iron deficiency anemia?

  1. Ferrous sulfate
  2. Ferrous gluconate
  3. Ferric citrate
  4. Polysaccharide iron complex

Answer: 1

Which of the following haematinics is least likely to cause gastrointestinal side effects?

  1. Ferrous sulfate
  2. Ferrous gluconate
  3. Ferric citrate
  4. Polysaccharide iron complex

Answer: 4

Which of the following antidotes is most commonly used in the treatment of arsenic poisoning?

  1. Sodium thiosulfate
  2. Activated charcoal
  3. Sodium nitrite
  4. Dimercaprol

Answer: 1

Which of the following antidotes is most commonly used in the treatment of cyanide poisoning?

  1. Sodium thiosulfate
  2. Activated charcoal
  3. Sodium nitrite
  4. Hydroxocobalamin

Answer: 3

Which of the following antidotes is most commonly used in the treatment of lead poisoning?

  1. Sodium thiosulfate
  2. Activated charcoal
  3. Sodium nitrite
  4. Edetate calcium disodium

Answer: 4

Which of the following astringents is most commonly used in the treatment of diarrhea?

  1. Zinc sulfate
  2. Potash alum
  3. Silver nitrate
  4. Aluminum acetate

Answer: 4

Which of the following astringents works by constricting blood vessels?

  1. Zinc sulfate
  2. Potash alum
  3. Silver nitrate
  4. Aluminum acetate

Answer: 4

Which of the following compounds is used as a laxative?

  1. Magnesium sulfate
  2. Sodium phosphate
  3. Kaolin and bentonite
  4. All of the above

Answer: 4

Which of the following compounds is used as an antacid?

  1. Sodium bicarbonate
  2. Aluminum hydroxide
  3. Magnesium hydroxide
  4. All of the above

Answer: 4

Which of the following compounds is used as an antimicrobial agent?

  1. Potassium permanganate
  2. Boric acid
  3. Hydrogen peroxide
  4. All of the above

Answer: 4

Which of the following compounds is used as a chelating agent?

  1. Edetate calcium disodium
  2. Penicillamine
  3. Dimercaprol
  4. All of the above

Answer: 4

Which of the following laxatives works by increasing the amount of water in the stool?

  1. Saline laxatives
  2. Osmotic laxatives
  3. Stimulant laxatives
  4. Bulk-forming laxatives

Answer: 1

Which of the following laxatives is most commonly used to treat constipation?

  1. Magnesium sulfate
  2. Sodium phosphate
  3. Kaolin and bentonite
  4. Psyllium

Answer: 4

Which of the following antacids works by neutralizing stomach acid?

  1. Sodium bicarbonate
  2. Aluminum hydroxide
  3. Magnesium hydroxide
  4. All of the above

Answer: 4

Which of the following antacids is most commonly used to treat heartburn?

  1. Sodium bicarbonate
  2. Aluminum hydroxide
  3. Magnesium hydroxide
  4. Calcium carbonate

Answer: 1

Antimicrobials

Which of the following antimicrobials works by oxidizing organic matter?

  1. Potassium permanganate
  2. Boric acid
  3. Hydrogen peroxide
  4. All of the above

Answer: 4

Which of the following antimicrobials is most commonly used to treat topical infections?

  1. Potassium permanganate
  2. Boric acid
  3. Hydrogen peroxide
  4. Chlorinated lime

Answer: 2

Which of the following chelating agents is used to treat lead poisoning?

  1. Edetate calcium disodium
  2. Penicillamine
  3. Dimercaprol
  4. All of the above

Answer: 1

Which of the following chelating agents is used to treat mercury poisoning?

  1. Edetate calcium disodium
  2. Penicillamine
  3. Dimercaprol
  4. All of the above

Answer: 3

Which of the following contrast agents is used for X-ray imaging of the gastrointestinal tract?

  1. Barium sulfate
  2. Iodine
  3. Gadolinium
  4. All of the above

Answer: 1

Which of the following contrast agents is used for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)?

  1. Barium sulfate
  2. Iodine
  3. Gadolinium
  4. All of the above

Answer: 3

Which of the following compounds is used as a dental cement?

  1. Zinc phosphate
  2. Zinc oxide-eugenol
  3. Glass ionomer cement
  4. All of the above

Answer: 4

Which of the following compounds is used as a topical anesthetic?

  1. Benzocaine
  2. Lidocaine
  3. Procaine
  4. All of the above

Answer: 4

Which of the following compounds is used as a sunscreen?

  1. Zinc oxide
  2. Titanium dioxide
  3. Mexoryl SX
  4. All of the above

Answer: 4

Which of the following compounds is used as a water purifier?

  1. Chlorine
  2. Ozone
  3. Ultraviolet light
  4. All of the above

Answer: 4

Which of the following compounds is used as a fertilizer?

  1. Urea
  2. Ammonium phosphate
  3. Potassium chloride
  4. All of the above

Answer: 4

Which of the following compounds is used as a food preservative?

  1. Sodium benzoate
  2. Potassium sorbate
  3. Sulfur dioxide
  4. All of the above

Answer: 4

Which of the following compounds is used as a flame retardant?

  1. Ammonium bromide
  2. Aluminum hydroxide
  3. Boric acid
  4. All of the above

Answer: 4

Which of the following compounds is used as a nuclear medicine agent?

  1. Technetium-99m
  2. Iodine-131
  3. Gallium-67
  4. All of the above

Answer: 4

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