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Verified practice questions for UPSSSC Pharmacist (Bheshajik) - Day 2 Mock Practice Set. Review these sample modules to test your foundational knowledge.

Q1

Which of the following drugs is used as a mucolytic agent to loosen thick mucus in respiratory conditions?

ADextromethorphan
BAmbroxol
CCodeine
DChlorpheniramine
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Correct Answer Node:

Ambroxol

Academic Rationale:

Ambroxol is a mucolytic agent that reduces mucus viscosity by breaking down acid mucopolysaccharide fibers. Used in cough with thick sputum. Dextromethorphan and Codeine are antitussives; Chlorpheniramine is an antihistamine.

Q2

Match the following antihypertensive drugs with their common side effects: Column I

A1-b, 2-c, 3-a, 4-d
B1-a, 2-b, 3-c, 4-d
C1-d, 2-a, 3-b, 4-c
D1-c, 2-d, 3-a, 4-b
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Correct Answer Node:

1-b, 2-c, 3-a, 4-d

Academic Rationale:

Amlodipine (CCB) causes peripheral edema; Atenolol (beta-blocker) causes bradycardia; Enalapril (ACE inhibitor) causes dry cough due to bradykinin; Hydrochlorothiazide (thiazide) causes hypokalemia. High-yield for pharmacist counseling.

Q3

Which schedule of the Drugs and Cosmetics Rules requires that the label of a drug must carry the warning "Caution: It is dangerous to take this preparation except under medical supervision"?

ASchedule G
BSchedule H
CSchedule X
DSchedule C
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Correct Answer Node:

Schedule G

Academic Rationale:

Schedule G lists drugs that require this specific cautionary label. Includes antihistamines, hypnotics, sulfonamides, and certain hormones. Schedule H is for prescription drugs; Schedule X for psychotropics.

Q4

The primary function of a "buffer" in pharmaceutical formulations is to:

AIncrease drug solubility
BMaintain pH within a narrow range for stability
CAct as a preservative
DEnhance drug absorption
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Maintain pH within a narrow range for stability

Academic Rationale:

Buffers resist pH changes upon addition of acid or base. Critical for drug stability (many drugs degrade at extreme pH), patient comfort (eye drops, injections), and optimizing drug ionization. Common buffers: phosphate, citrate, acetate.

Q5

Which of the following is a characteristic feature of "zero-order kinetics" in drug elimination?

AHalf-life remains constant regardless of dose
BElimination rate is proportional to drug concentration
CClearance remains constant at all concentrations
DSmall dose increases can cause large increases in plasma concentration
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Correct Answer Node:

Small dose increases can cause large increases in plasma concentration

Academic Rationale:

Zero-order kinetics: fixed amount eliminated per time (rate = k₀), independent of concentration. Occurs when metabolic pathways are saturated (e.g., phenytoin, ethanol). Clearance = Rate/Cp → not constant; half-life increases with dose.

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