FACULTY OF PHARMACY
B. Pharmacy I Year (Main) Examination, June 2016
Subject Pharmaceutics-I (General and Dispensing Pharmacy)
Time 3 hours Max. Marks 70
Note Answer all questions. All questions carry equal marks.
1 What is Pharmacopoeia? Write a brief note on Indian Pharmacopoeia. 7
Write a brief note on Evolution of Pharmacy? 7
OR
Write a short note on minimum weighable quantities. 3
Convert the following 8
600 UP and 420 OP to percentage v/v of alcohol
ii) 40% v/v and 60% v/v alcohol to proof strength
Prepare 400 ml of 45% alcohol from 95% alcohol 3
2 Define prescription. Describe various parts of prescription with suitable
examples. 8
Write a note on general dispensing procedures. 6
OR
Write a note on colors, flavors and sweeteners used in prescription. 7
Write a brief note on containers and closures used in dispensing of dosage
forms. 7
3 What are mixtures? Classify different types of mixtures. Discuss general
procedure for dispensing mixtures. 6
What are Emulsions? Write the different types of emulsions and write
methods of preparation of emulsions? Write a brief note on Emulsifying
agents. 8
OR
Define the following dosage forms with examples.
Aromatic waters ii) Syrups iii) Suspensions iv) Lotions
Liniments vi) Inhalations vii) Gargles
4 Write a short note on Effervescent granules ii) Cold cream
iii) Simple ointment 9
What are suppositories? What are the different bases used in preparation of
suppositories. 5
OR
Explain the physical and therapeutic incompatibility with suitable examples
and give the methods for overcoming these incompatibilities? 10
Identify the type of incompatibility in the following prescription and add a note
on how to overcome the incompatibility. 4
Rx Ferric chloride solution 2 ml, Sodium salicylate 4 g.,
Water up to 90.00 ml.
5 Explain the soxhlet extraction method with neat labeled diagram. 7
Explain double maceration and triple maceration processes. 7
OR
Write a note on diagnostic and therapeutic applications of radio
pharmaceuticals. 7
Discuss about handling and storage of medicinal gases. 7