THE TAMIL NADU DR. M.G.R. MEDICAL UNIVERSITY
(LM 2005) MARCH 2018 Sub. Code: 2005
B.PHARM. DEGREE EXAMINATION
PCI Regulation SEMESTER I
PAPER III PHARMACEUTICS I
Q.P. Code: 562005
Time: Three hours Maximum: 75 Marks
I. Elaborate on: Answer any TWO questions. x 10 20)
1. Define Prescription. Discuss various parts of prescription with an example.
2. Define Emulsion. Write the methods of preparations and identification tests for
determination of types of Emulsion.
3. Define Suppository. Classify suppository bases. Explain in detail the methods of
preparation and write the ideal properties of suppository bases.
II. Write notes on: Answer any SEVEN questions. x 5 35)
1. Write about the Career opportunities in Pharmacy profession.
2. Define dosage forms and give its classification.
3. Prepare 150 ml of potassium permanganate solution and label with
directions for preparing 500ml of 1 in 2500 solution.
Prepare 400ml of 70% alcohol from 95% alcohol (By Alligation).
4. Write note on: Hygroscopic, Efflorescent Deliquescent powders.
5. Define Syrup. Write the advantages, disadvantages and methods of preparations.
6. Distinguish the following with examples:
Lotions with Liniments. Gargles with Mouth washes.
7. Differentiate Flocculated and Deflocculated suspensions.
8. What are the causes of Physical incompatibilities and how to overcome?
9. Define Ointment. Write the types and ideal properties of ointment bases.
III. Short answers on: Answer ALL questions. (10 x 2 20)
1. Define Pharmacopoeia and list out the Pharmacopoeias which are being referred
extensively.
2. Excipients used in formulation of liquid dosage forms.
3. Write the formulae by which doses can be calculated depending on age.
4. Define Proof Spirit.
5. Write the classification of Powders.
6. Write about Eutectic mixtures.
7. What is Draught?
8. Define Suspension and give examples of suspending agents.
9. What is therapeutic Incompatibility and write the sources of errors?
10. Define Gels. What are the different gelling agents?