1. Which of the following statements is not true for dry heat method of sterilisation?
(A) Usually sterilisation is done by heating at a temperature of 160° C for two hours
(B) Destruction of microorganism is effected by oxidation of essential cell constituents
(C) This method is not suitable for powders and oily materials
(D) This method is not suitable for surgical dressings

2. Enteric coating is given to tablets in order to
(A) Protect the medicament from atmospheric effects
(B) Ensure highest concentration of drug in the intestine
(C) Separate chemical or physical incompatible ingredients
(D) Prolong the duration of action of medicaments

3. 18 capsule is numbered as 000 which means

(A) It is the smallest sized capsule with a capacity of 100 mg
(B) It is for the inclusion of ophthalmic ointments only
(C) The shape of the capsule is oval

(D) It is the largest sized and for veterinary purpose only

4. Which one of the following is a correct statement regarding soft gelatin capsule?
(A) Soft gelatin shells may contain methyl and propyl parabens 85 preservative
(B) Not suitable for use as suppositories
(C) Not suitable for opthalmic ointments
(D) The manufacturing and filling of medicaments are done in separate operations
5. Forthe evaluation of tablet, a test used to measure the amount of time required for the
drug substance in tablet to go into solution under specified condition is known as
(A) Dissolution test (B) Distintegration test
(C) Friability test (D) Weight variation test
6. Unequal distribution of colour on a tablet with light and dark areas standing out ina
uniform surface is known as
(A) Lamination (B) Capping
(C) Mottling (D) Picking

7. Mechanism of killing microorganisms by gaseous sterilisation is
(A) Coagulation of proteins
(B) Alkylation of proteins
(C) Oxidation of essential cell components
(D) Nuclear destruction

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