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Browse complete papersGood manufacturing practice is a part of:
safety guidelines
multidisciplinary guidelines
quality management systems
efficacy guidelines
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safety guidelines
A person is eligible for pharmacy registration if she or he:
has been engaged in the compounding of drugs in a hospital or dispensary for not less than three months
has been engaged in the dispensing of drugs for not less than six months
has been engaged in the compounding of drugs in a hospital or dispensary for not less than six months
has a degree or diploma in pharmacy from an Indian University or a State Government
Correct answer
has been engaged in the compounding of drugs in a hospital or dispensary for not less than three months
What is the advantage of non per oral extravascular routes over other routes?
Enhanced gastrointestinal motility
Enhanced first pass metabolism
Faster degradation of drug
Avoidance of first pass metabolism
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Enhanced gastrointestinal motility
'Orange peel effect' can be mitigated by:
Slowing down the coating pan speed
Decreasing spray distance
Adding more talc to the coating formula
Using a finer spray nozzle
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Slowing down the coating pan speed
Child proof packing is regulated through the:
Pharmacy Council of India
Poison Prevention Packaging Act
Poison Prevention Rule
Poison Prevention Packaging Guideline
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Pharmacy Council of India
Global acceptance of herbal drug standards is facilitated by :
National pharmacopoeias
ICH harmonization efforts
Mutual recognition agreements
Traditional medicine registries
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National pharmacopoeias
Under the Pharmacy Act 1948, who constitutes the State Pharmacy Council?
Representatives from medical colleges
Elected pharmacists and government nominees
Only government officials
Members appointed by the Central Council
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Representatives from medical colleges
Which indicator is ideal for titrating acetic acid (weak acid) with sodium hydroxide (strong base)?
Methyl red
Phenolphthalein
Bromophenol blue
Litmus
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Methyl red
Cell death which is caused by tissue injury is known as:
Phagocytosis
Necrosis
Apoptosis
Pinocytosis
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Phagocytosis
Which agency oversees pharmacovigilance in India?
Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO)
World Health Organization (WHO)
European Medicines Agency (EMA)
Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
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Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO)