Unit 21
1. Children from 6 years to under 12 years can take not more than 6 tablets per day
A. The medicine is taken orally
B. Six tablets a day is not enough for them
C. Children from 6 to 12 years take 1 tablet every 4 to 6 hours
D. Children from 6 to 12 years can take more than six tablets a day
2. It’s recommended to ask your doctor before using antihistamines
A. You are free to use
B. You don’t need your doctor’s advice
C. The doctor will give the patient advice
D. You should ask the doctor before taking it
3. Broadly speaking, OTC anti-histamines work as well as prescription medicines
A. OTC antihistamines work more effectively.
B. Prescription medicines always work well.
C. Both work equally well
D. The medicine is broadly mentioned fighting against histamines
4. Moisture might damage the substance
A. The substance should be put under the sunlight
B. If it’s wet, it’ll spoil the substance
C. It should be stored at 0 C
0
D. The substance is cleaner if it is stored in a wet place
5. Which of these goes together with “drowsy”?
A. have B. suffer C. catch D. feel
6. Which of these is an inactive ingredient?
A. Doxylamine B. Brompheniramine
C. Magnesium stearate D. Chlorpheniramine
7. Which of the following may increase drowsiness when using with antihistamines?
A. Alcohol, anagesics and antipyretics B. Sedatives, analgesics and antipyretics
C. Tranquillizers analgesics and antipyretics D. Alcohol, sedatives and
tranquillizers
8. Which of the following is sometimes also referred to as indications?
A. Directions B. Warning C. Uses D. Administration
9. Which of the following will tell you what other medications, foods or situations to avoid
when taking this medicine?
A. Directions B. Warning C. Uses D. Administration
10. Which can always be found at the first item on the label?
A. Active ingredients B. Inactive ingredients
C. Excipients D. B & C are correct
11. Which symptom is concerned with the air sacs of the lungs?
A. Sneezing B. Runny nose C. Itchy throat D. Emphysema
Unit 22
1. Which is the term for a hollow gelatin container that holds a powdered
medication?
A. tablet B. capsule C. syrup D. paste
2. What’s the way the powders are usually administered?
A. topical administration B. enteral route C. parenteral route D.
intramuscular injection
3. Which of the followings are designed to melt at body temperature?
A. Tablets B. Pills C. Capsules D. Suppositories
4. Which of the following are medications mixed with sugar and water?
A. Syrups B. Elixirs C. Suspensions D. Solutions
5. Which of the followings are medications dissolved in alcohol and water?
A. Syrups B. Elixirs C. Suspensions D. Solutions
6. Which of the following are stiffer preparations which contain more powdered
solids?
A. Creams B. Ointments C. Pastes D. Lotions
7. Which of the following are spreadable, greasy preparations used for local
application?
A. Creams B. Ointments C. Pastes D. Lotions
8. Which of the following are solutions or suspensions used in areas such as the scalp as
they would not adhere to the hair?
A. Creams B. Ointments C. Pastes D. Lotions
9. Which of the following come in forms of rectal, vaginal or urethral applications?
A. Tablets B. Pills C. Capsules D. Suppositories
10. Which is the sterile solution or suspension administered by a dropper directly into the
eye?
A. Eye drops B. Eye ointment C. Ophthalmic solution D. A&C are correct
11. Which of the followings are greasier and thicker than creams?
A. Creams B. Ointments C. Pastes D. Lotions
12. Why may the rectal route of administration be preferred over the oral route for some
systemic-acting drugs ?
A. the drug does not have to be absorbed B. absorption is predictable and complete
C. a portion of the absorbed drug does not pass through the liver before entering the
systemic circulation
D. inert binders, diluents, and excipients cannot interfere with absorption
13. Which of the following injection is NOT suspension a suitable dosage form for?
A. intra-articular B. intradermal C. intramuscular D. intraveneous
14. Which one of the following routes of administration is NOT considered suitable for
Heparin Sodium Injection USP?
A. Continuous IV infusion B. Intermittent IV infusion
C. Intramuscular D. Subcutaneous
