PHARMACEUTICS Exam Paper 2024 PDF

Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka I Year B. Pharm Degree Examination – 24-Oct-2024 Time: Three Hours Max. Marks: 70 PHARMACEUTICS (RS-4)...

Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka I Year B. Pharm Degree Examination – 24-Oct-2024 Time: Three Hours Max. Marks: 70 PHARMACEUTICS (RS-4) Q.P. CODE: 2626 Your answers should be specific to the questions asked Draw neat, labeled diagrams wherever necessary LONG ESSAYS (Answer any Two) 2 x 10 = 20 Marks 1. Define suspension. Explain the suspension containing indiffusible solids with suitable example 2. Define Posology. Describe the various factors affect the dose selection of a drug 3. What are suppositories and pessaries? Explain how the suppositories are prepared by moulding method SHORT ESSAYS (Answer any Six) 6 x 5 = 30 Marks 4. Define Pharmacopoeia. List out the different editions of Indian Pharmacopoeia in chronological order 5. Define prescription and explain the handling of prescription 6. Enumerate the various emulsifying agents with their advantages and disadvantages 7. What are effervescent granules and explain the preparation effervescent granules by heat method 8. What is maceration? Explain the maceration process for unorganized drugs 9. Define surgical sutures and ligatures. Explain the manufacturing process of official surgical catgut 10. What is Infusion? Explain the infusion process in brief 11. How do you prepare 400 ml of 50% alcohol from 80%, 60%, 40% and 20% alcohol? SHORT ANSWERS 10 x 2 = 20 Marks 12. Convert 70% v/v and 40% v/v alcohol into proof strength 13. What is herapathite reaction? Explain 14. Give two examples of colouring agents and flavouring agents 15. What are wetting agents? Give examples 16. Write the primary emulsion formula for fixed and mineral oil 17. write the formula to calculate the menstrum in double maceration process 18. Write the differences between syrups and elixirs 19. What are eutectic powders? Explain 20. Write the difference between absorbable and non-absorbable catgut 21. Write the therapeutic applications of radiopharmaceuticals *****