FACULTY OF PHARMACY
B. Pharmacy I-Year (Non-CBCS) (Backlog) Examination, December 2018
Subject Pharmaceutics I
(General and Dispensing Pharmacy)
Time 3 Hours Max. Marks: 70
Note: Answer all questions. All questions carry equal marks.
1 Write about Registration procedure for pharmacists.
What is Pharmacopoeia? Write a short note on I.P.
OR
Calculate how much of 95% alcohol is required to make 700 ml of 20% alcohol.
Convert 40o UP and 60o OP to percentage V/V of alcohol.
Calculate the dose for a child of 6 years, when the adult dose of drug is 200 mg.
2 Write about general dispensing procedures.
Write about commonly used colours, flavours and sweeteners in dispensing of
prescription.
OR
Define dosage form. Write advantage and disadvantages of dosage form.
Write a brief note on
Prescription containers Labeling and packing of a dosage form
3 Write general methods of preparation, additives used in preparation and uses of
Suspensions Emulsion Lotions
OR
Describe different methods used to prepare aromatic waters.
Write difference between eye drops Vs Ear drops Lotions Vs Liniments
4 Discuss about different bases used in preparation of ointments.
Write a note on Effervescent granules Suppositories
OR
What is Incompatibility? Explain various types of incompatibilities by giving
suitable examples.
Identify the type of incompatibility and rectify it and write rectification procedure
for preparation of suitable dosage form
Rx Arachis oil 10 ml, Purified water up to 100 ml
5 Explain double maceration and triple maceration processes.
Explain the soxhlet extraction method with neat diagram.
OR
Discuss about safety measures and precautions while handling of medicinal
gases.
Write about therapeutic and diagnostic applications of radio pharmaceuticals.