THE TAMIL NADU DR. M.G.R. MEDICAL UNIVERSITY
(LM 2007) MARCH 2018 Sub. Code: 2007
B.PHARM. DEGREE EXAMINATION
PCI Regulation SEMESTER I
PAPER IV PHARMACEUTICAL INORGANIC CHEMISTRY
Q.P. Code: 562007
Time: Three hours Maximum: 75 Marks
I. Elaborate on: x 10 20)
1. Give the principle reaction involved in the limit test for Arsenic with a neat
diagram of the apparatus used for it.
2. Define Radioactivity. How to measure radioactivity and explain the storage
condition and precaution to be followed when handling radioactive substance?
3. Give the functions of major physiological ions used as electrolyte in the
replacement therapy. Give the composition and uses of Oral rehydration salt.
II. Write notes on: x 5 35)
1. What are antidotes? Give the preparation, properties, assay and uses of Sodium
thiosulphate.
2. What are buffers? Give the types of buffers, preparation and stability of buffers
used in pharmaceutical substances.
3. What are properties of β and γ rays?
4. What are Anti-microbials? Write the preparation and assay of Hydrogen peroxide.
5. Brief account about the Iodine and its solution.
6. What are expectorants? Give the preparation, properties, assay and uses of
ammonium chloride.
7. Brief history of Indian Pharmacopeia.
8. Write the sources of impurities in pharmaceutical substances.
9. Write about the principle and reaction involved in the limit test of chlorides.
III. Short answers on: (10 x 2 20)
1. Define radio isotopes.
2. Write about the formula of any two emetics.
3. Define cathartics and give the formula of sodium orthophosphate.
4. Write about the formula of any two antacids.
5. Write about the formula, properties and uses of Ferrous Gluconate.
6. What is the use of activated Charcoal?
7. What are dentrifices? Give the role of fluorides in dental products.
8. Define isotonicity.
9. Write about the formula, properties and uses of Calicium gluconate.
10. What are acidifiers with two examples?