Practice MCQ For Govt Pharmacist Exam, in this article we will solve, Practice MCQ on following topics under the subject Pharmaceutical inorganic chemistry of first semester. Read following article for your reference.
Poison And Antidotes » PHARMACAREERS
Potassium iodide is used as an expectorant because it:
A) Reduces cough reflex
B) Thins mucus secretions
C) Suppresses mucus production
D) Induces coughing
Ammonium chloride acts as an expectorant by:
A) Increasing pH of bronchial secretions
B) Decreasing pH of bronchial secretions
C) Stimulating gastric secretions
D) Suppressing gastric secretions
The primary action of copper sulfate as an emetic is to:
A) Irritate the gastric lining
B) Stimulate the vomiting center in the brain
C) Increase saliva production
D) Relax the esophageal sphincter
Sodium potassium tartrate induces vomiting by:
A) Causing local irritation to the stomach
B) Decreasing stomach motility
C) Blocking neurotransmitter receptors
D) Inducing metabolic alkalosis
Ferrous sulfate is prescribed as a haematinic to treat:
A) Vitamin B12 deficiency
B) Folic acid deficiency
C) Iron-deficiency anemia
D) Hemolytic anemia
Ferrous gluconate is preferred over ferrous sulfate for some patients because it:
B) Has fewer gastrointestinal side effects
C) Is absorbed more quickly
D) Contains more elemental iron
Sodium thiosulphate is used as an antidote for poisoning by:
A) Heavy metals
B) Cyanide
C) Carbon monoxide
D) Organophosphates
Activated charcoal works as an antidote by:
A) Inducing vomiting
B) Neutralizing the poison chemically
C) Preventing the absorption of the poison
D) Acting as an antidote to a specific poison
Sodium nitrite is used as an antidote in cases of cyanide poisoning because it:
A) Induces methemoglobin formation
B) Competes with cyanide for binding sites
C) Enhances cyanide excretion
D) Directly neutralizes cyanide
Zinc sulfate is used as an astringent due to its ability to:
A) Coagulate proteins
B) Reduce inflammation
C) Act as an antiseptic
D) All of the above
Potash alum works as an astringent by:
A) Dehydrating tissues
B) Precipitating proteins
C) Reducing capillary permeability
D) Constricting blood vessels
The therapeutic use of potassium iodide includes treatment of:
A) Hyperthyroidism
B) Hypothyroidism
C) Thyroid storm
D) All of the above
Ammonium chloride can be contraindicated in patients with:
A) Liver disease
B) Renal disease
C) Heart disease
D) Lung disease
Copper sulfate should not be used as an emetic in cases of:
A) Alkali ingestion
B) Acid ingestion
C) Petroleum product ingestion
D) Food poisoning
Sodium potassium tartrate is also known as:
A) Cream of tartar
B) Rochelle salt
C) Epsom salt
D) Baking soda
What is the primary purpose of hematinics?
– A. To treat bacterial infections
– B. To enhance blood circulation
– C. To increase hemoglobin production
– D. To relieve pain
Which of the following compounds is widely used as a hematinic?
– A. Ferrous fumarate
– B. Ferrous sulfate
– C. Ferrous gluconate
– D. All of the above
What percentage of elemental iron does ferrous sulfate contain by weight?
– A. 12%
– B. 20%
– C. 30%
– D. 40%
Which of the following iron supplements has less side effects compared to other salts?
– A. Ferrous fumarate
– B. Ferrous sulfate
– C. Ferrous gluconate
– D. Ferrous succinate
What is the standard molecular weight of ferrous gluconate?
– A. 446.1 g/mol
– B. 500.2 g/mol
– C. 550.3 g/mol
– D. 600.4 g/mol
Which iron compound is estimated by cerrimetry or permanganometry?
– A. Ferrous sulfate
– B. Ferrous gluconate
– C. Ferrous fumarate
– D. Ferrous succinate
True or False: Ferrous gluconate provides a source of bioavailable iron to support the synthesis of hemoglobin in red blood cells.
A) True
B) False
What is the primary route of administration for iron replacement therapy?
– A. Intravenous (IV)
– B. Oral
– C. Subcutaneous
– D. Intramuscular (IM)
Which iron supplement is used in patients with iron deficiency anemia secondary to chronic kidney disease?
– A. Ferrous sulfate
– B. Ferrous gluconate
– C. Ferumoxytol (feraheme)
– D. Ferrous fumarate
What is the recommended duration of iron replacement therapy after correcting iron deficiency?
– A. 1 month
– B. 3-6 months
– C. 12 months
– D. Indefinitely
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