Pharmaceutical Chemistry — Part 1 MCQs with Explanations
Practice high-yield Pharmacy & Pharmacology MCQs on Pharmaceutical Chemistry — Part 1 with worked academic solutions for PPSC Drug Inspector, FPSC, KPPSC, SPSC.
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Question 1 of 40
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★ FPSC
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Which drug is used to treat amoebic hepatitis?
Correct Answer: Option A — Chloroquine
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Chloroquine is the correct answer to “Which drug is used to treat amoebic hepatitis”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmaceutical Chemistry.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Question 2 of 40
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★ FPSC
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Antifungal drug is:
Correct Answer: Option B — Zinc undecylenate
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Zinc undecylenate is the correct answer to “Antifungal drug is:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmaceutical Chemistry.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Question 3 of 40
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Comparison in limit tests generally occurs between . . . . . . . .
Correct Answer: Option A — Test and Standard Solution
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Test and Standard Solution is the correct answer to “Comparison in limit tests generally occurs between . . . . . . . .”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmaceutical Chemistry.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Question 4 of 40
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For making benedict solution . . . . . . . . is used
Correct Answer: Option B — Copper sulphate
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Copper sulphate is the correct answer to “For making benedict solution . . . . . . . . is used”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmaceutical Chemistry.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Question 5 of 40
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
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Calamine is:
Correct Answer: Option A — Basis zinc oxide
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Basis zinc oxide is the correct answer to “Calamine is:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmaceutical Chemistry.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Question 6 of 40
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
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Chlorocresol is a/an
Correct Answer: Option B — Preservative
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Preservative is the correct answer to “Chlorocresol is a/an”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmaceutical Chemistry.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Question 7 of 40
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
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In the identification test of aluminium ions, . . . . . . . . colour is developed as aluminium forms a complex with quinalizarin.
Correct Answer: Option C — Reddish-violet
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Reddish-violet is the correct answer to “In the identification test of aluminium ions, . . . . . . . . colour is developed as aluminium forms a complex with quinalizarin.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmaceutical Chemistry.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Question 8 of 40
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
Atherosclerosis affects
Correct Answer: Option A — Arteries
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Arteries is the correct answer to “Atherosclerosis affects”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmaceutical Chemistry.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Question 9 of 40
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
Essential structural unit for the anthilmentic activity of mebendazole is:
Correct Answer: Option A — Imidazole
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Imidazole is the correct answer to “Essential structural unit for the anthilmentic activity of mebendazole is:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmaceutical Chemistry.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Question 10 of 40
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Neoplasm is the medical term used for
Correct Answer: Option C — Cancer
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Cancer is the correct answer to “Neoplasm is the medical term used for”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmaceutical Chemistry.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Question 11 of 40
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
Which one of the following is 4-aminoquinoline derivative
Correct Answer: Option D — Chloroquine
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Chloroquine is the correct answer to “Which one of the following is 4-aminoquinoline derivative”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmaceutical Chemistry.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Question 12 of 40
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
Which of the following is the brand name of Propranolol?
Correct Answer: Option D — Ciplar
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Ciplar is the correct answer to “Which of the following is the brand name of Propranolol”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmaceutical Chemistry.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Question 13 of 40
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
The reagent used in the assay of oxygen is;
Correct Answer: Option A — Alkanline pyrogallol solution
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Alkanline pyrogallol solution is the correct answer to “The reagent used in the assay of oxygen is;”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmaceutical Chemistry.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Question 14 of 40
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★ FPSC
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
Which of the following drug has camphoraceous odour?
Correct Answer: Option C — Troxidone
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Troxidone is the correct answer to “Which of the following drug has camphoraceous odour”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmaceutical Chemistry.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Question 15 of 40
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
Which of following is used in the treatment of syphilis?
Correct Answer: Option A — Mercury
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Mercury is the correct answer to “Which of following is used in the treatment of syphilis”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmaceutical Chemistry.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Question 16 of 40
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
Drugs Clotrimazole belongs to the category of
Correct Answer: Option A — Azoles
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Azoles is the correct answer to “Drugs Clotrimazole belongs to the category of”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmaceutical Chemistry.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Question 17 of 40
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
Removal of tartar from teeth:
Correct Answer: Option A — Scaling
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Scaling is the correct answer to “Removal of tartar from teeth:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmaceutical Chemistry.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Question 18 of 40
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
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The symbol (s) after a chemical compound lets you know that it is
Correct Answer: Option C — a solid
Detailed Academic Explanation:
a solid is the correct answer to “The symbol (s) after a chemical compound lets you know that it is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmaceutical Chemistry.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Question 19 of 40
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
The chemical name of phenobarbitone sodium is
Correct Answer: Option A — Sodium-5-ethyl-5-(1-methyl butyl) barbiturate
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Sodium-5-ethyl-5-(1-methyl butyl) barbiturate is the correct answer to “The chemical name of phenobarbitone sodium is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmaceutical Chemistry.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Question 20 of 40
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
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Roscillin is a brand name of
Correct Answer: Option A — Ampicillin
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Ampicillin is the correct answer to “Roscillin is a brand name of”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmaceutical Chemistry.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Question 21 of 40
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
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One of the parameters used for the plaster of paris is:
Correct Answer: Option B — Setting property
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Setting property is the correct answer to “One of the parameters used for the plaster of paris is:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmaceutical Chemistry.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Question 22 of 40
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
One of the following emissions from the decay of radio nuclides is commonly used in sterilization is
Correct Answer: Option A — Gamma
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Gamma is the correct answer to “One of the following emissions from the decay of radio nuclides is commonly used in sterilization is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmaceutical Chemistry.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Question 23 of 40
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
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Clofazimine is insoluble in . . . . . . . .
Correct Answer: Option D — Water
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Water is the correct answer to “Clofazimine is insoluble in . . . . . . . .”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmaceutical Chemistry.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Question 24 of 40
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
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The toxic gas obtained on decomposition of Teflon is:
Correct Answer: Option A — Perfluoroisobutene
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Perfluoroisobutene is the correct answer to “The toxic gas obtained on decomposition of Teflon is:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmaceutical Chemistry.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Question 25 of 40
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
Which of the compounds listed below contains a free aromatic amino group?
Correct Answer: Option B — Sulfacetamide
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Sulfacetamide is the correct answer to “Which of the compounds listed below contains a free aromatic amino group”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmaceutical Chemistry.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Question 26 of 40
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
Fe on heating, boric acid converted into
Correct Answer: Option C — m-boric acid
Detailed Academic Explanation:
m-boric acid is the correct answer to “Fe on heating, boric acid converted into”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmaceutical Chemistry.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Question 27 of 40
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
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Functional group present in amphoteric compound is
Correct Answer: Option C — Both A and B
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Both A and B is the correct answer to “Functional group present in amphoteric compound is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmaceutical Chemistry.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Question 28 of 40
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7-Membered ring with fully unsaturated compound with N use . . . . . . . . as a suffix.
Correct Answer: Option A — -epine
Detailed Academic Explanation:
-epine is the correct answer to “7-Membered ring with fully unsaturated compound with N use . . . . . . . . as a suffix.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmaceutical Chemistry.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Question 29 of 40
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★ FPSC
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Deliquescent materials have tendency to
Correct Answer: Option A — Absorb moisture
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Absorb moisture is the correct answer to “Deliquescent materials have tendency to”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmaceutical Chemistry.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Question 30 of 40
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★ FPSC
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
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1, 3, 7-trimethyl xanthine is a chemical name of
Correct Answer: Option B — Caffeine
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Caffeine is the correct answer to “1, 3, 7-trimethyl xanthine is a chemical name of”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmaceutical Chemistry.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Question 31 of 40
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
The drugs which are used to reduce inflammation are known as
Correct Answer: Option A — Anti inflammatory agents
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Anti inflammatory agents is the correct answer to “The drugs which are used to reduce inflammation are known as”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmaceutical Chemistry.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Question 32 of 40
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
Tolnaftate should be stored in . . . . . . . . containers at . . . . . . . . temperature.
Correct Answer: Option C — Well-closed, 25° Celsius
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Well-closed, 25° Celsius is the correct answer to “Tolnaftate should be stored in . . . . . . . . containers at . . . . . . . . temperature.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmaceutical Chemistry.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Question 33 of 40
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
Diphenhydramine is
Correct Answer: Option D — Ethanolamine
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Ethanolamine is the correct answer to “Diphenhydramine is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmaceutical Chemistry.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Question 34 of 40
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
When a small drop of hydrochloric acid is added to . . . . . . . . , the evolution of chlorine gas takes place.
Correct Answer: Option B — Potassium permanganate
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Potassium permanganate is the correct answer to “When a small drop of hydrochloric acid is added to . . . . . . . . , the evolution of chlorine gas takes place.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmaceutical Chemistry.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Question 35 of 40
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
Clavulanic acid has a betalactum ring fused to
Correct Answer: Option C — Oxazoline
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Oxazoline is the correct answer to “Clavulanic acid has a betalactum ring fused to”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmaceutical Chemistry.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Question 36 of 40
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
Ammonium carbonate is assayed by . . . . . . . . for sodium bicarbonate.
Correct Answer: Option B — Acidimetry and alkalimetry titration
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Acidimetry and alkalimetry titration is the correct answer to “Ammonium carbonate is assayed by . . . . . . . . for sodium bicarbonate.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmaceutical Chemistry.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Question 37 of 40
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
Cloxacillin is stored in well closed container because it is . . . . . . . .
Correct Answer: Option B — Affected by moisture
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Affected by moisture is the correct answer to “Cloxacillin is stored in well closed container because it is . . . . . . . .”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmaceutical Chemistry.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Question 38 of 40
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
. . . . . . . . is a water-soluble and crystallisable iron protein, consisting of apoferritin and micelles of a colloidal ferric hydroxide-phosphate complex.
Correct Answer: Option C — Ferritin
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Ferritin is the correct answer to “. . . . . . . . is a water-soluble and crystallisable iron protein, consisting of apoferritin and micelles of a colloidal ferric hydroxide-phosphate complex.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmaceutical Chemistry.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Question 39 of 40
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
Which of the following is a dye that produces results similar to litmus paper?
Correct Answer: Option A — Azolitmin
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Azolitmin is the correct answer to “Which of the following is a dye that produces results similar to litmus paper”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmaceutical Chemistry.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Question 40 of 40
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
Iodine 125 isotope is used for treatment of
Correct Answer: Option A — Prostate cancer
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Prostate cancer is the correct answer to “Iodine 125 isotope is used for treatment of”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmaceutical Chemistry.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Pharmaceutical Chemistry
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