We have provided 25 MCQs on Pharmaceutical Calculations Unit-2, 1st semester, Pharmaceutics, B. Pharm.
We have covered following topics.
Pharmaceutical calculations: Weights and measures – Imperial & Metric system, Calculations involving percentage solutions, alligation, proof spirit and isotonic solutions based on freezing point and molecular weight.
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MCQ on Pharmaceutical Calculations
What is the primary purpose of using the metric system in pharmaceutical calculations?
- A. To make calculations more complex
- B. To adhere to historical conventions
- C. To facilitate accurate and precise measurements
- D. To promote the use of the imperial system
Correct Answer: C. To facilitate accurate and precise measurements
In pharmaceutical calculations, what does the term “percentage solution” refer to?
- A. A solution with a percentage of active pharmaceutical ingredient (API)
- B. A solution with a percentage of water
- C. A solution with a percentage of sugar
- D. A solution with a percentage of ethanol
Correct Answer: A. A solution with a percentage of active pharmaceutical ingredient (API)
In alligation calculations, what is the purpose of mixing two solutions with different concentrations?
- A. To create a larger volume of solution
- B. To reduce the solubility of the solute
- C. To achieve a desired concentration of the solute
- D. To increase the shelf life of the solutions
Correct Answer: C. To achieve a desired concentration of the solute
What is the purpose of calculating the proof spirit in pharmaceutical calculations?
- A. To determine the color of a pharmaceutical solution
- B. To measure the alcoholic strength of a solution
- C. To calculate the volume of a container
- D. To assess the solubility of a drug
Correct Answer: B. To measure the alcoholic strength of a solution
In pharmaceutical calculations, what is an isotonic solution?
- A. A solution with a temperature of 0 degrees Celsius
- B. A solution that is neither acidic nor alkaline
- C. A solution with the same osmotic pressure as body fluids
- D. A solution that contains isotopes of elements
Correct Answer: C. A solution with the same osmotic pressure as body fluids
What is the primary unit of measurement for weight in the metric system?
- A. Gram (g)
- B. Liter (L)
- C. Meter (m)
- D. Kilogram (kg)
Correct Answer: A. Gram (g)
In pharmaceutical calculations, what is the primary purpose of calculating freezing point depression in isotonic solutions?
- A. To determine the color of the solution
- B. To assess the solubility of a drug
- C. To determine the osmotic pressure of the solution
- D. To measure the pH of the solution
Correct Answer: C. To determine the osmotic pressure of the solution
What is the primary unit of measurement for volume in the metric system?
- A. Gram (g)
- B. Liter (L)
- C. Meter (m)
- D. Kilogram (kg)
Correct Answer: B. Liter (L)
What is the primary unit of measurement for volume in the imperial system?
- A. Gallon (gal)
- B. Kilogram (kg)
- C. Meter (m)
- D. Milliliter (mL)
Correct Answer: A. Gallon (gal)
In pharmaceutical calculations, what is the primary purpose of calculating the molecular weight of a substance?
- A. To determine the substance’s color
- B. To measure the substance’s density
- C. To assess the substance’s solubility
- D. To calculate the amount of a substance needed for a specific formulation
Correct Answer: D. To calculate the amount of a substance needed for a specific formulation
What is the primary unit of measurement for volume in the metric system?
- A. Gallon (gal)
- B. Kilogram (kg)
- C. Meter (m)
- D. Milliliter (mL)
Correct Answer: D. Milliliter (mL)
In pharmaceutical calculations, what is the purpose of calculating the concentration of a solution in percentage (%)?
- A. To determine the volume of the solution
- B. To calculate the osmotic pressure of the solution
- C. To assess the density of the solvent
- D. To express the quantity of solute relative to the total solution volume
Correct Answer: D. To express the quantity of solute relative to the total solution volume
What is the primary unit of measurement for weight in the imperial system?
- A. Pound (lb)
- B. Kilogram (kg)
- C. Meter (m)
- D. Ounce (oz)
Correct Answer: A. Pound (lb)
In pharmaceutical calculations, what is the purpose of calculating the proof spirit of an alcohol solution?
- A. To determine the color of the solution
- B. To assess the solubility of a drug
- C. To measure the alcoholic strength of the solution
- D. To calculate the volume of a container
Correct Answer: C. To measure the alcoholic strength of the solution
What is the primary unit of measurement for length in the imperial system?
- A. Gallon (gal)
- B. Kilogram (kg)
- C. Inch (in)
- D. Milliliter (mL)
Correct Answer: C. Inch (in)
In pharmaceutical calculations, what is the primary purpose of calculating alligation?
- A. To determine the color of a solution
- B. To measure the density of a substance
- C. To calculate the concentration of a solution
- D. To mix solutions of different concentrations to achieve a desired concentration
Correct Answer: D. To mix solutions of different concentrations to achieve a desired concentration
What is the primary unit of measurement for weight in the metric system?
- A. Gallon (gal)
- B. Kilogram (kg)
- C. Inch (in)
- D. Ounce (oz)
Correct Answer: B. Kilogram (kg)
In pharmaceutical calculations, what is the primary purpose of calculating the molecular weight of a substance?
- A. To determine the substance’s color
- B. To measure the substance’s density
- C. To assess the substance’s solubility
- D. To calculate the amount of a substance needed for a specific formulation
Correct Answer: D. To calculate the amount of a substance needed for a specific formulation
What is the primary unit of measurement for length in the metric system?
- A. Gallon (gal)
- B. Kilogram (kg)
- C. Inch (in)
- D. Millimeter (mm)
Correct Answer: D. Millimeter (mm)
In pharmaceutical calculations, what is the purpose of calculating the concentration of a solution in percentage (%)?
- A. To determine the volume of the solution
- B. To calculate the osmotic pressure of the solution
- C. To assess the density of the solvent
- D. To express the quantity of solute relative to the total solution volume
Correct Answer: D. To express the quantity of solute relative to the total solution volume
What is the primary unit of measurement for volume in the imperial system?
- A. Pound (lb)
- B. Kilogram (kg)
- C. Inch (in)
- D. Fluid ounce (fl oz)
Correct Answer: D. Fluid ounce (fl oz)
In pharmaceutical calculations, what is the purpose of calculating the proof spirit of an alcohol solution?
- A. To determine the color of the solution
- B. To assess the solubility of a drug
- C. To measure the alcoholic strength of the solution
- D. To calculate the volume of a container
Correct Answer: C. To measure the alcoholic strength of the solution
What is the primary unit of measurement for volume in the metric system?
- A. Gallon (gal)
- B. Kilogram (kg)
- C. Meter (m)
- D. Milliliter (mL)
Correct Answer: D. Milliliter (mL)
In pharmaceutical calculations, what is the primary purpose of calculating alligation?
- A. To determine the color of a solution
- B. To measure the density of a substance
- C. To calculate the concentration of a solution
- D. To mix solutions of different concentrations to achieve a desired concentration
Correct Answer: D. To mix solutions of different concentrations to achieve a desired concentration
What is the primary unit of measurement for weight in the imperial system?
- A. Pound (lb)
- B. Kilogram (kg)
- C. Gram (g)
- D. Ounce (oz)
Correct Answer: A. Pound (lb)
In pharmaceutical calculations, what is the primary purpose of calculating the molecular weight of a substance?
- A. To determine the substance’s color
- B. To measure the substance’s density
- C. To assess the substance’s solubility
- D. To calculate the amount of a substance needed for a specific formulation
Correct Answer: D. To calculate the amount of a substance needed for a specific formulation
What is the primary unit of measurement for length in the imperial system?
- A. Yard (yd)
- B. Kilogram (kg)
- C. Inch (in)
- D. Centimeter (cm)
Correct Answer: C. Inch (in)
In pharmaceutical calculations, what is the purpose of calculating the concentration of a solution in percentage (%)?
- A. To determine the volume of the solution
- B. To calculate the osmotic pressure of the solution
- C. To assess the density of the solvent
- D. To express the quantity of solute relative to the total solution volume
Correct Answer: D. To express the quantity of solute relative to the total solution volume
What is the primary unit of measurement for volume in the metric system?
- A. Liter (L)
- B. Kilogram (kg)
- C. Inch (in)
- D. Fluid ounce (fl oz)
Correct Answer: A. Liter (L)
In pharmaceutical calculations, what is the purpose of calculating the proof spirit of an alcohol solution?
- A. To determine the color of the solution
- B. To assess the solubility of a drug
- C. To measure the alcoholic strength of the solution
- D. To calculate the volume of a container
Correct Answer: C. To measure the alcoholic strength of the solution
What is the primary unit of measurement for volume in the imperial system?
- A. Liter (L)
- B. Kilogram (kg)
- C. Gallon (gal)
- D. Milliliter (mL)
Correct Answer: C. Gallon (gal)
In pharmaceutical calculations, what is the primary purpose of calculating alligation?
- A. To determine the color of a solution
- B. To measure the density of a substance
- C. To calculate the concentration of a solution
- D. To mix solutions of different concentrations to achieve a desired concentration
In the metric system, what is the primary unit of measurement for length?
- A. Inch (in)
- B. Centimeter (cm)
- C. Gallon (gal)
- D. Fluid ounce (fl oz)
Correct Answer: B. Centimeter (cm)
What is the primary unit of measurement for weight in the metric system?
- A. Pound (lb)
- B. Kilogram (kg)
- C. Gallon (gal)
- D. Ounce (oz)
Correct Answer: B. Kilogram (kg)
In pharmaceutical calculations, what is the primary purpose of calculating the molecular weight of a substance?
- A. To determine the substance’s color
- B. To measure the substance’s density
- C. To assess the substance’s solubility
- D. To calculate the amount of a substance needed for a specific formulation
Correct Answer: D. To calculate the amount of a substance needed for a specific formulation
What is the primary unit of measurement for volume in the metric system?
- A. Gallon (gal)
- B. Kilogram (kg)
- C. Milliliter (mL)
- D. Inch (in)
Correct Answer: C. Milliliter (mL)
In pharmaceutical calculations, what is the purpose of calculating the concentration of a solution in percentage (%)?
- A. To determine the volume of the solution
- B. To calculate the osmotic pressure of the solution
- C. To assess the density of the solvent
- D. To express the quantity of solute relative to the total solution volume
Correct Answer: D. To express the quantity of solute relative to the total solution volume
What is the primary unit of measurement for volume in the imperial system?
- A. Liter (L)
- B. Kilogram (kg)
- C. Gallon (gal)
- D. Fluid ounce (fl oz)
Correct Answer: D. Fluid ounce (fl oz)
In pharmaceutical calculations, what is the purpose of calculating the proof spirit of an alcohol solution?
- A. To determine the color of the solution
- B. To assess the solubility of a drug
- C. To measure the alcoholic strength of the solution
- D. To calculate the volume of a container
Correct Answer: C. To measure the alcoholic strength of the solution
What is the primary unit of measurement for length in the imperial system?
- A. Meter (m)
- B. Kilogram (kg)
- C. Inch (in)
- D. Milliliter (mL)
Correct Answer: C. Inch (in)
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