Hospital And Clinical Pharmacy — Part 1 MCQs with Explanations
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Question 1 of 40
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
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Which one of these is a genetically determined adverse drug reactions?
Correct Answer: Option D — Idiosyncracy
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Idiosyncracy refers to genetically determined adverse drug reactions. It means that certain individuals may have unique and genetically determined reactions to specific drugs, which can result in unexpected and adverse effects. Option A, Addiction , is not a genetically determined adverse drug reaction but rather a behavioral response to a substance. Option B, Teratogenicity , refers to drugs or agents that can cause harm to a developing fetus and is not directly related to genetic factors. Option C, Carcinogenicity , is the ability of a substance to cause cancer, and while genetics can play a role in cancer susceptibility, it is not a genetically determined adverse drug reaction in the same sense as idiosyncracy. Therefore, the correct answer to this question is Option D: Idiosyncracy , as it directly relates to genetically determined adverse drug reactions.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Hospital And Clinical Pharmacy
Question 2 of 40
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
Normal range of chloride is
Correct Answer: Option A — 95 to 105 mEq/1
Detailed Academic Explanation:
95 to 105 mEq/1 is the correct answer to “Normal range of chloride is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Hospital And Clinical Pharmacy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Hospital And Clinical Pharmacy
Question 3 of 40
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
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Salicylic acid is used primarily as a/an
Correct Answer: Option B — Keratolytic agent
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Keratolytic agent is the correct answer to “Salicylic acid is used primarily as a/an”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Hospital And Clinical Pharmacy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Hospital And Clinical Pharmacy
Question 4 of 40
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
Metabolite of drug causes methemoglobinaemia
Correct Answer: Option B — Dapsone
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Dapsone is the correct answer to “Metabolite of drug causes methemoglobinaemia”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Hospital And Clinical Pharmacy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Hospital And Clinical Pharmacy
Question 5 of 40
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
. . . . . . . . is a major role of clinical pharmacist
Correct Answer: Option D — Patient Counseling
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Patient Counseling is the correct answer to “. . . . . . . . is a major role of clinical pharmacist”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Hospital And Clinical Pharmacy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Hospital And Clinical Pharmacy
Question 6 of 40
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
Advice must be given to patients while using MAO Inhibitors
Correct Answer: Option B — Avoid cheese, alcoholic beverages and liver or yeast extract
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Avoid cheese, alcoholic beverages and liver or yeast extract is the correct answer to “Advice must be given to patients while using MAO Inhibitors”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Hospital And Clinical Pharmacy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Hospital And Clinical Pharmacy
Question 7 of 40
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
Values of haemoglobin below the normal range indicate the conditions of . . . . . . . .
Correct Answer: Option A — Leukaemia
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Leukaemia is the correct answer to “Values of haemoglobin below the normal range indicate the conditions of . . . . . . . .”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Hospital And Clinical Pharmacy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Hospital And Clinical Pharmacy
Question 8 of 40
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
Which of the following medications are associated with tinnitus due to toxicity?
Correct Answer: Option D — Salicylate
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Salicylate is the correct answer to “Which of the following medications are associated with tinnitus due to toxicity”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Hospital And Clinical Pharmacy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Hospital And Clinical Pharmacy
Question 9 of 40
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
Bone plate is made up of
Correct Answer: Option A — Non-ionisable metal
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Non-ionisable metal is the correct answer to “Bone plate is made up of”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Hospital And Clinical Pharmacy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Hospital And Clinical Pharmacy
Question 10 of 40
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
A drug that prevents infection and decay is called as
Correct Answer: Option A — Antiseptics
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Antiseptics is the correct answer to “A drug that prevents infection and decay is called as”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Hospital And Clinical Pharmacy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Hospital And Clinical Pharmacy
Question 11 of 40
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
Pharmacists should caution patients who are taking Niacin that this drug
Correct Answer: Option B — Should be taken with meals
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Should be taken with meals is the correct answer to “Pharmacists should caution patients who are taking Niacin that this drug”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Hospital And Clinical Pharmacy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Hospital And Clinical Pharmacy
Question 12 of 40
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
The safe range of potassium levels in patient with digoxin therapy is
Correct Answer: Option C — 0.8 - 2 ng/mL
Detailed Academic Explanation:
0.8 - 2 ng/mL is the correct answer to “The safe range of potassium levels in patient with digoxin therapy is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Hospital And Clinical Pharmacy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Hospital And Clinical Pharmacy
Question 13 of 40
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
In . . . . . . . . type of formulary, the information given under each monograph is subject to local needs:
Correct Answer: Option A — Private formulary
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Private formulary is the correct answer to “In . . . . . . . . type of formulary, the information given under each monograph is subject to local needs:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Hospital And Clinical Pharmacy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Hospital And Clinical Pharmacy
Question 14 of 40
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
The human body does not produce
Correct Answer: Option A — Minerals
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Minerals is the correct answer to “The human body does not produce”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Hospital And Clinical Pharmacy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Hospital And Clinical Pharmacy
Question 15 of 40
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
On treating the cotton fibers with iodinated zinc chloride solution, they tum . . . . . . . .
Correct Answer: Option D — Violet
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Violet is the correct answer to “On treating the cotton fibers with iodinated zinc chloride solution, they tum . . . . . . . .”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Hospital And Clinical Pharmacy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Hospital And Clinical Pharmacy
Question 16 of 40
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
Gold in rheumatoid arthritis
Correct Answer: Option B — Can reduce the concentration of rheumatoid factor
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Can reduce the concentration of rheumatoid factor is the correct answer to “Gold in rheumatoid arthritis”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Hospital And Clinical Pharmacy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Hospital And Clinical Pharmacy
Question 17 of 40
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
The antisesense drug used for the treatment of cytomegalovirus in patient with AIDS is:
Correct Answer: Option A — Formivirsen
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Formivirsen is the correct answer to “The antisesense drug used for the treatment of cytomegalovirus in patient with AIDS is:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Hospital And Clinical Pharmacy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Hospital And Clinical Pharmacy
Question 18 of 40
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
A pharmacist cannot be a . . . . . . . .
Correct Answer: Option B — General practitioner
Detailed Academic Explanation:
General practitioner is the correct answer to “A pharmacist cannot be a . . . . . . . .”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Hospital And Clinical Pharmacy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Hospital And Clinical Pharmacy
Question 19 of 40
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
Pick the odd one from the following types of dressing
Correct Answer: Option B — Sanitation
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Sanitation is the correct answer to “Pick the odd one from the following types of dressing”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Hospital And Clinical Pharmacy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Hospital And Clinical Pharmacy
Question 20 of 40
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
MAO inhibitors act by inhibiting metabolism of
Correct Answer: Option D — All
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All is the correct answer to “MAO inhibitors act by inhibiting metabolism of”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Hospital And Clinical Pharmacy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Hospital And Clinical Pharmacy
Question 21 of 40
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
Mercury compounds exert their toxic effects by tying up with
Correct Answer: Option C — Sulfhydryl groups
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Sulfhydryl groups is the correct answer to “Mercury compounds exert their toxic effects by tying up with”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Hospital And Clinical Pharmacy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Hospital And Clinical Pharmacy
Question 22 of 40
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
Surgical guaze included under
Correct Answer: Option A — Primary wound dressings
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Primary wound dressings is the correct answer to “Surgical guaze included under”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Hospital And Clinical Pharmacy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Hospital And Clinical Pharmacy
Question 23 of 40
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
Therapeutic drug monitoring is important for drugs having . . . . . . . .
Correct Answer: Option D — All of the above
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All of the above is the correct answer to “Therapeutic drug monitoring is important for drugs having . . . . . . . .”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Hospital And Clinical Pharmacy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Hospital And Clinical Pharmacy
Question 24 of 40
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
. . . . . . . . can be easily allocated values in rupees or other currency as per the resources consumed.
Correct Answer: Option C — Monetary costs
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Monetary costs is the correct answer to “. . . . . . . . can be easily allocated values in rupees or other currency as per the resources consumed.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Hospital And Clinical Pharmacy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Hospital And Clinical Pharmacy
Question 25 of 40
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
Which of the following antacids should be avoided by patients suffering from severe constipation?
Correct Answer: Option A — Aluminium hydroxide gel
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Aluminium hydroxide gel is the correct answer to “Which of the following antacids should be avoided by patients suffering from severe constipation”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Hospital And Clinical Pharmacy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Hospital And Clinical Pharmacy
Question 26 of 40
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
Non-clinical support include
Correct Answer: Option C — Both A and B
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Both A and B is the correct answer to “Non-clinical support include”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Hospital And Clinical Pharmacy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Hospital And Clinical Pharmacy
Question 27 of 40
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
Which container is used for SVP
Correct Answer: Option C — Plastic bottles
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Plastic bottles is the correct answer to “Which container is used for SVP”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Hospital And Clinical Pharmacy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Hospital And Clinical Pharmacy
Question 28 of 40
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
Total cost associated with a programme where both costs and consequences are measured in monetary terms is called as
Correct Answer: Option B — Cost-benefit analysis
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Cost-benefit analysis is the correct answer to “Total cost associated with a programme where both costs and consequences are measured in monetary terms is called as”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Hospital And Clinical Pharmacy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Hospital And Clinical Pharmacy
Question 29 of 40
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
Preparations are avoided during pregnancy
Correct Answer: Option B — Vitamin A
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Vitamin A is the correct answer to “Preparations are avoided during pregnancy”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Hospital And Clinical Pharmacy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Hospital And Clinical Pharmacy
Question 30 of 40
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
An oral hypoglycaemic sulphonyl urea drug
Correct Answer: Option D — Tolbutamide
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Tolbutamide is the correct answer to “An oral hypoglycaemic sulphonyl urea drug”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Hospital And Clinical Pharmacy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Hospital And Clinical Pharmacy
Question 31 of 40
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
Patch-clamp method is used for.
Correct Answer: Option A — Recording ion current flow throught single channels
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Recording ion current flow throught single channels is the correct answer to “Patch-clamp method is used for.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Hospital And Clinical Pharmacy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Hospital And Clinical Pharmacy
Question 32 of 40
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
Billings methods is a method of
Correct Answer: Option B — Family planning
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Family planning is the correct answer to “Billings methods is a method of”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Hospital And Clinical Pharmacy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Hospital And Clinical Pharmacy
Question 33 of 40
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
The cardiac effect and toxicity due to potassium depletion enhances when digoxin interacts with:
Correct Answer: Option B — Furosemide
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Furosemide is the correct answer to “The cardiac effect and toxicity due to potassium depletion enhances when digoxin interacts with:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Hospital And Clinical Pharmacy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Hospital And Clinical Pharmacy
Question 34 of 40
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
The nature and . . . . . . . . of ADRs is periodically evaluated to determine the benefit-risk ratio of medicinal products.
Correct Answer: Option D — Frequency
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Frequency is the correct answer to “The nature and . . . . . . . . of ADRs is periodically evaluated to determine the benefit-risk ratio of medicinal products.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Hospital And Clinical Pharmacy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Hospital And Clinical Pharmacy
Question 35 of 40
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
Scavenger cells are
Correct Answer: Option C — Natural killer cells
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Natural killer cells is the correct answer to “Scavenger cells are”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Hospital And Clinical Pharmacy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Hospital And Clinical Pharmacy
Question 36 of 40
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
Gatifloxacin has been withdrawn from market because:
Correct Answer: Option D — Hyper glycemia in elderly
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Hyper glycemia in elderly is the correct answer to “Gatifloxacin has been withdrawn from market because:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Hospital And Clinical Pharmacy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Hospital And Clinical Pharmacy
Question 37 of 40
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
An hospital with 100 beds is
Correct Answer: Option C — Medium hospital
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Medium hospital is the correct answer to “An hospital with 100 beds is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Hospital And Clinical Pharmacy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Hospital And Clinical Pharmacy
Question 38 of 40
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
Health accessories are
Correct Answer: Option D — All of these
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All of these is the correct answer to “Health accessories are”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Hospital And Clinical Pharmacy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Hospital And Clinical Pharmacy
Question 39 of 40
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
Which of the following tissues has the greatest capacity to biotransform drugs?
Correct Answer: Option C — Liver
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Liver is the correct answer to “Which of the following tissues has the greatest capacity to biotransform drugs”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Hospital And Clinical Pharmacy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Hospital And Clinical Pharmacy
Question 40 of 40
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
State the meaning of Necrosis
Correct Answer: Option C — Death of cells or tissues
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Death of cells or tissues is the correct answer to “State the meaning of Necrosis”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Hospital And Clinical Pharmacy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Hospital And Clinical Pharmacy
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