Pharmacy Practice MCQ
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Our MCQs are designed to challenge your knowledge and provide a deeper understanding of the subject matter. Each question is crafted to reflect real-world scenarios and theoretical concepts, making it an excellent resource for both students and professionals in the pharmaceutical industry. Read following article of pharmaceutical inorganic chemistry for your reference.
- Acids, Bases Theory And pH Scale
- Buffer Solution: Buffer Equation and Buffer Capacity
- Buffered Isotonic Solutions
- Major Extracellular and Intracellular Electrolytes
- Electrolytes Used in Replacement Therapy and ORS
- Dental Products
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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a strong acid?
- a) High degree of ionization in water
- b) Low pH
- c) Complete dissociation in water
- d) Slow reaction with water
Which acid-base theory defines acids as electron acceptors?
- a) Arrhenius
- b) Brønsted-Lowry
- c) Lewis
- d) None of the above
Calculate the pH of a 0.01 M HCl solution.
- a) 1
- b) 2
- c) 3
- d) 4
What is the pOH of a solution with a pH of 9?
- a) 3
- b) 4
- c) 5
- d) 6
Which of the following is NOT a component of the Henderson-Hasselbalch equation?
- a) pKa
- b) pH
- c) Concentration of the acid
- d) Concentration of the base
A buffer solution resists changes in pH because:
- a) It contains a high concentration of water.
- b) It contains a high concentration of salt.
- c) It contains a weak acid and its conjugate base.
- d) It contains a strong acid and a strong base.
What happens to the pH of a buffered solution when a small amount of strong acid is added?
- a) The pH increases significantly.
- b) The pH decreases significantly.
- c) The pH remains relatively constant.
- d) The pH fluctuates wildly.
Which of the following factors does NOT significantly affect buffer capacity?
- a) Temperature
- b) Concentration of the buffer components
- c) The pKa of the weak acid
- d) The volume of the buffer solution
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of an isotonic solution?
- a) Same osmotic pressure as the surrounding cells
- b) Causes cell shrinkage
- c) Maintains cell integrity
- d) No net movement of water across the cell membrane
Why is it important to maintain electrolyte balance in the body?
- a) To ensure proper nerve function
- b) To maintain fluid balance
- c) To regulate muscle contractions
- d) All of the above
Which electrolyte is the most abundant cation in the extracellular fluid?
- a) Sodium
- b) Potassium
- c) Calcium
- d) Magnesium
Which electrolyte is the most abundant anion in the intracellular fluid?
- a) Chloride
- b) Phosphate
- c) Bicarbonate
- d) Sulfate
Oral Rehydration Solutions (ORS) are primarily used to treat:
- a) Dehydration due to diarrhea
- b) Hypoglycemia
- c) Hypernatremia
- d) Anemia
Which of the following is NOT a typical component of an ORS solution?
- a) Glucose
- b) Sodium
- c) Potassium
- d) Calcium
What is the primary role of fluoride in toothpaste?
- a) To whiten teeth
- b) To prevent tooth decay
- c) To freshen breath
- d) To remove plaque
Which of the following is NOT a common dental procedure?
- a) Endoscopy
- b) Root canal therapy
- c) Dental implants
- d) Orthodontics
What is the primary function of saliva?
- a) To aid in digestion
- b) To lubricate food
- c) To protect teeth from decay
- d) All of the above
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a Lewis acid?
- a) Electron donor
- b) Electron acceptor
- c) Can form a coordinate covalent bond
- d) Can accept a lone pair of electrons
What is the conjugate base of H2CO3 (carbonic acid)?
- a) HCO3- (bicarbonate)
- b) CO2 (carbon dioxide)
- c) H3O+ (hydronium ion)
- d) OH- (hydroxide ion)
A solution with a pH of 3 is how many times more acidic than a solution with a pH of 5?
- a) 2 times
- b) 5 times
- c) 10 times
- d) 100 times
Which of the following indicators is commonly used in acid-base titrations?
- a) Litmus paper
- b) Phenolphthalein
- c) Bromothymol blue
- d) All of the above
What happens to the pH of blood when carbon dioxide levels increase?
- a) pH increases
- b) pH decreases
- c) pH remains unchanged
- d) pH fluctuates unpredictably
Which organ plays a crucial role in regulating blood pH?
- a) Liver
- b) Lungs
- c) Kidneys
- d) Spleen
What is the primary cause of metabolic acidosis?
- a) Excessive production of lactic acid
- b) Hyperventilation
- c) Respiratory failure
- d) Excessive vomiting
What is the primary cause of respiratory alkalosis?
- a) Hypoventilation
- b) Hyperventilation
- c) Kidney failure
- d) Excessive alcohol consumption
Which of the following is NOT a function of electrolytes in the body?
- a) Maintaining blood pressure
- b) Regulating body temperature
- c) Transmitting nerve impulses
- d) Facilitating muscle contractions
Which electrolyte is essential for proper muscle and nerve function?
- a) Sodium
- b) Potassium
- c) Calcium
- d) Magnesium
What is the primary function of dental implants?
- a) To whiten teeth
- b) To replace missing teeth
- c) To prevent cavities
- d) To improve the appearance of teeth
Which of the following is NOT a type of denture?
- a) Complete denture
- b) Partial denture
- c) Implant-supported denture
- d) Inlay denture
What is the primary goal of orthodontic treatment?
- a) To improve the appearance of teeth
- b) To improve the function of teeth
- c) To prevent tooth decay
- d) To strengthen tooth enamel
Which of the following is NOT a type of orthodontic appliance?
- a) Braces
- b) Retainers
- c) Dental implants
- d) Clear aligners
What is the main difference between clear aligners and traditional braces?
- a) Clear aligners are more visible.
- b) Clear aligners are removable.
- c) Clear aligners are more expensive.
- d) Clear aligners are only suitable for minor corrections.
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a strong base?
- a) High pH
- b) Complete dissociation in water
- c) Low concentration of hydroxide ions
- d) Reacts readily with acids
Which of the following is an example of a strong acid?
- a) Acetic acid
- b) Hydrochloric acid
- c) Carbonic acid
- d) Lactic acid
Which of the following is an example of a weak base?
- a) Sodium hydroxide
- b) Ammonia
- c) Potassium hydroxide
- d) Calcium hydroxide
What is the relationship between pKa and the strength of an acid?
- a) Higher pKa indicates a stronger acid.
- b) Lower pKa indicates a stronger acid.
- c) pKa is not related to acid strength.
- d) pKa is only relevant for strong acids.
What is the pH of a solution with a hydrogen ion concentration of 1 x 10^-8 M?
- a) 7
- b) 8
- c) 9
- d) 10
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a buffer solution?
- a) Resists changes in pH upon the addition of small amounts of acid or base
- b) Contains a high concentration of a strong acid
- c) Contains a weak acid and its conjugate base
- d) Can help maintain a stable pH in biological systems
What is the primary function of a buffer solution in the human body?
- a) To regulate blood glucose levels
- b) To maintain blood pressure
- c) To maintain blood pH
- d) To transport oxygen
Which of the following is NOT a factor that affects the solubility of electrolytes?
- a) Temperature
- b) Pressure
- c) Particle size
- d) Surface area of the solute
Which of the following is NOT a factor that affects the solubility of electrolytes?
- a) Temperature
- b) Pressure
- c) pH
- d) Surface area of the solute
What is the primary function of electrolytes in nerve impulse transmission?
- a) To provide energy for nerve cells
- b) To maintain the resting membrane potential
- c) To insulate nerve fibers
- d) To increase the speed of nerve impulses
Which of the following is NOT a common symptom of electrolyte imbalance?
- a) Muscle cramps
- b) Fatigue
- c) Increased appetite
- d) Irregular heartbeat
What is the primary function of dental floss?
- a) To whiten teeth
- b) To remove plaque from between teeth
- c) To massage the gums
- d) To freshen breath
Which of the following is NOT a common ingredient in toothpaste?
- a) Fluoride
- b) Detergent
- c) Abrasive
- d) Sugar
What is the primary cause of tooth decay?
- a) Poor oral hygiene
- b) Excessive sugar consumption
- c) Acid erosion from acidic foods and drinks
- d) All of the above
What is the role of the tongue in oral health?
- a) To aid in chewing and swallowing
- b) To help distribute saliva
- c) To contribute to speech
- d) All of the above
What is the primary function of dental bridges?
- a) To replace a single missing tooth
- b) To replace multiple missing teeth
- c) To improve the appearance of teeth
- d) To prevent tooth decay
Which of the following is NOT a common complication associated with dental implants?
- a) Infection
- b) Nerve damage
- c) Tooth decay
- d) Gum disease
What is the primary goal of orthodontics?
- a) To improve the appearance of teeth
- b) To improve the function of teeth
- c) To prevent tooth decay
- d) To strengthen tooth enamel
Which of the following is NOT a type of orthodontic appliance?
- a) Braces
- b) Retainers
- c) Dental implants
- d) Clear aligners
What is the primary function of saliva?
- a) To aid in digestion
- b) To lubricate food
- c) To protect teeth from decay
- d) All of the above
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a strong acid?
- a) High degree of ionization in water
- b) Low pH
- c) Complete dissociation in water
- d) Slow reaction with water
Which acid-base theory defines acids as electron acceptors?
- a) Arrhenius
- b) Brønsted-Lowry
- c) Lewis
- d) None of the above
Calculate the pH of a 0.01 M HCl solution.
- a) 1
- b) 2
- c) 3
- d) 4
What is the pOH of a solution with a pH of 9?
- a) 3
- b) 4
- c) 5
- d) 6
Which of the following is NOT a component of the Henderson-Hasselbalch equation?
- a) pKa
- b) pH
- c) Concentration of the acid
- d) Concentration of the base
A buffer solution resists changes in pH because:
- a) It contains a high concentration of water.
- b) It contains a high concentration of salt.
- c) It contains a weak acid and its conjugate base.
- d) It contains a strong acid and a strong base.
What happens to the pH of a buffered solution when a small amount of strong acid is added?
- a) The pH increases significantly.
- b) The pH decreases significantly.
- c) The pH remains relatively constant.
- d) The pH fluctuates wildly.
Which of the following factors does NOT significantly affect buffer capacity?
- a) Temperature
- b) Concentration of the buffer components
- c) The pKa of the weak acid
- d) The volume of the buffer solution
Download answers in PDF format, PIC unit II
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