Code No: PH102
JAWAHARLAL NEHRU TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY HYDERABAD
Pharm.D I Year Regular (Special) Examinations, January/February - 2021
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PHARMACEUTICS
Time: 2 hours [Link]
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Answer any five questions
All questions carry equal marks
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1. Describe about different parts of prescription and handling the prescription. [14]
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2.a) A vial of sodium chloride injection contains 3 mEq/ml. Calculate the percentage strength
of the solution.
b) Write about insufflations and effervescent powders. [7+7]
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3.a) Give the advantages and disadvantages of powders? Briefly explain about the packing of
powders.
b) Classify the mixtures with examples. [7+7]
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4.a) Give the formulation of syrups with examples and give its advantages.
b) Define:
i) Gargles
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ii) Throat paints. [7+7]
5.a) Write a short note on Wetting agents used in suspensions.
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b) What are the different methods used to evaluate the physical stability of suspensions and
explain about them? [7+7]
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6. Briefly explain about sutures, ligatures and tinctures. [14]
7.a) Calculate the amount of 70%, 60%, 40%, 30%, alcohol should be mixed to get 55%
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alcohol.
b) Calculate the volume of one pound of glycerin whose density is 1.25g/ml.
c) Explain about maceration. [5+5+4]
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8.a) Briefly explain about the historical background of profession of pharmacy.
b) Write about Liniments. [7+7]
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