FACULTY OF PHARMACY
Pharm D YDC) I Year (Main Backlog) Examination, August 2016
Subject: Pharmaceutics
Time: 3 Hours Max.Marks: 70
Note: Answer all questions from Part A. Any Five questions from Part B.
PART A (10x2 20 Marks)
1 How will you distinguish between w/o and o/w type emulsions.
2 Define displacement value. Write its importance in the preparation of suppository.
3 What will be the dose for a child of 5 years if the adult dose of a drug is 400 mg.
4 Write about the principle involved in the preparation of calamine lotion.
5 Define the following:
Tinctures
Collodions
6 Classify dosage forms with suitable examples.
7 Why pharmaceutical preparations are coloured?
8 Write a note on absorbable gelatin sponge.
9 Convert 50.16% v/v strength of alcohol into proof spirit.
10 Define prescription, name the parts of prescription.
PART B (50 Marks)
11 Discuss the formulation of suspensions with suitable examples. 6
Write a note on USP. 4
12 Explain different parts of percolator with help of neat diagram and describe methodology
of percolation. 10
13 What is posology? Explain different factors influencing selection of dose. 10
14 Explain different therapeutic incompatibilities and describe the remedies to handle
them. 8
Differentiate between maceration and percolation. 2
15 Describe history of pharmacy education and pharmaceutical industry in India. 6
Write a note on sutures and ligatures. 4
16 Explain different ingredients present in effervescent granules and preparation of
effervescent granules. 10
17 What are suppositories? Write a note on evaluation of suppositories. 6
Discuss in brief types of flavours used in pharmaceutical products. 4
18 Write short notes on: 10
Enemas
Nasal drops