Pharmacy Most important MCQs From Past Papers of CSS Exams Entry Test.
Directions: Each of the questions or incomplete statements is followed by five suggested answers. Select the best answer in each case.
Q1 All the following products used in the treatment of glaucoma are applied topically EXCEPT:
A ❏ Xalatan
B ❏ Diamox
C ❏ Trusopt
D ❏ Timoptol
E ❏ Betoptic
Q2 Which is an alternative preparation of Lipitor?
A ❏ Cozaar
B ❏ Lescol
C ❏ Zestril
D ❏ Cardura
E ❏ Trandate
Q3 Tambocor:
A ❏ may be of value in serious symptomatic ventricular arrhythmias
B ❏ is a beta-adrenoceptor blocker
C ❏ is available only for parenteral administration
D ❏ cannot be administered concurrently with antibacterial agents
E ❏ is a proprietary preparation for amiodarone
Q4 Terazosin:
A ❏ constricts smooth muscle
B ❏ is a selective beta-blocker
C ❏ increases urinary flow rate
D ❏ may cause an increase in blood pressure
E ❏ is indicated in urinary frequency
Q5 Legionnaires’ disease:
A ❏ is caused by a Gram-positive coccus
B ❏ is a chronic infectious disease
C ❏ has an incubation period of 2 days to 3 years
D ❏ is characterised by the development of pneumonia
E ❏ may be prevented by vaccination
Q6 Trigger factors for migraine include all EXCEPT:
A ❏ use of caffeine
B ❏ exposure to sunlight
C ❏ missed meals
D ❏ lack of sleep
E ❏ air travel
Q7 All the following products contain a local anaesthetic EXCEPT:
A ❏ Dequacaine
B ❏ Merocaine
C ❏ BurnEze
D ❏ Anthisan
E ❏ Proctosedyl
Q8 Good pharmacy practice guidelines:
A ❏ have been established by the International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP)
B ❏ comply with ISO 9000
C ❏ consist of an audit process
D ❏ relate to pharmaceutical marketing
E ❏ entail field observation studies
Q9 Anti-D immunoglobulin:
A ❏ is available as oral tablets
B ❏ is a vaccination for tetanus
C ❏ should be administered preferably within 72 h of a sensitising episode
D ❏ is intended to protect the mother from haemolytic disease
E ❏ cannot be used for prophylaxis
Q10 Which of the following products is NOT indicated for the management of peptic ulceration?
A ❏ Zantac
B ❏ Gaviscon
C ❏ Nexium
D ❏ Pariet
E ❏ Buscopan
Q1 All the following products used in the treatment of glaucoma are applied topically EXCEPT:
A ❏ Xalatan
B ❏ Diamox
C ❏ Trusopt
D ❏ Timoptol
E ❏ Betoptic
Q2 Which is an alternative preparation of Lipitor?
A ❏ Cozaar
B ❏ Lescol
C ❏ Zestril
D ❏ Cardura
E ❏ Trandate
Q3 Tambocor:
A ❏ may be of value in serious symptomatic ventricular arrhythmias
B ❏ is a beta-adrenoceptor blocker
C ❏ is available only for parenteral administration
D ❏ cannot be administered concurrently with antibacterial agents
E ❏ is a proprietary preparation for amiodarone
Q4 Terazosin:
A ❏ constricts smooth muscle
B ❏ is a selective beta-blocker
C ❏ increases urinary flow rate
D ❏ may cause an increase in blood pressure
E ❏ is indicated in urinary frequency
Q5 Legionnaires’ disease:
A ❏ is caused by a Gram-positive coccus
B ❏ is a chronic infectious disease
C ❏ has an incubation period of 2 days to 3 years
D ❏ is characterised by the development of pneumonia
E ❏ may be prevented by vaccination
Q6 Trigger factors for migraine include all EXCEPT:
A ❏ use of caffeine
B ❏ exposure to sunlight
C ❏ missed meals
D ❏ lack of sleep
E ❏ air travel
Q7 All the following products contain a local anaesthetic EXCEPT:
A ❏ Dequacaine
B ❏ Merocaine
C ❏ BurnEze
D ❏ Anthisan
E ❏ Proctosedyl
Q8 Good pharmacy practice guidelines:
A ❏ have been established by the International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP)
B ❏ comply with ISO 9000
C ❏ consist of an audit process
D ❏ relate to pharmaceutical marketing
E ❏ entail field observation studies
Q9 Anti-D immunoglobulin:
A ❏ is available as oral tablets
B ❏ is a vaccination for tetanus
C ❏ should be administered preferably within 72 h of a sensitising episode
D ❏ is intended to protect the mother from haemolytic disease
E ❏ cannot be used for prophylaxis
Q10 Which of the following products is NOT indicated for the management of peptic ulceration?
A ❏ Zantac
B ❏ Gaviscon
C ❏ Nexium
D ❏ Pariet
E ❏ Buscopan
