FACULTY OF PHARMACY
B. Pharmacy I-Year I-Semester (CBCS) (Main) Examination, January 2017
Subject Pharmaceutical Inorganic Chemistry
Time 3 Hours Max. Marks: 70
Note: Answer all questions. All questions carry equal marks.
1 What is an impurity? Explain how the impurities get incorporated in the
pharmaceutical.
Explain the principle and procedure involved in the limit test for chloride
and lead.
OR
Classify inorganic pharmaceuticals based on their therapeutic applications with
examples.
Define a limit test. Discuss the methods used to purify inorganic substances.
2 What are electrolyte replenishers? Give the method of preparation, properties
and assay of calcium gluconate.
Define and classify catharatics with examples. Mention the properties and test
for purity of magnesium sulphate.
OR
Define and classify antacids. Give the preparation, assay and uses of magnesium
hydroxide mixture.
Write a note on intraperitonealdialysis fluids.
3 What are antioxidants? Write the preparation and properties of any two official
antioxidants.
Mention the role of suspending agents in pharmaceutical preparations.
Write a note on bentonite.
OR
List out official iron compounds used as haematinics. Give the preparation,
assay and uses of ferrous sulphate.
Define the following terms with examples.
Absorbent Dessicant Excipient Colourant
4 What are expectorants? Give the method of preparation, properties and assay of
ammonium chloride and potassium iodide.
Write a note on treatment of cyanide poisoning.
OR
What are antimicrobial agents? Give the method of preparation and assay of
potassium permanganate and silver nitrate.
Write a note on activated dimethicone.
5 Classify dental products. Explain the role of fluorides in preventing dental
caries.
Explain the principle and procedure involved in the assay of barium sulphate.
Write a note on surgical aids.
OR
Give the method of preparation and uses of following:
Hydrogen peroxide Potassium perchlorate Calcium carbonate
Define oral antiseptic and astringent with examples.
Write a note on dentifrices, cement and filters.