1If the angular momentum quantum number
l = 2, what is the type of subshell?
A. s
B. p
C. d
D. f
E. g
C. d
2What is the maximum number of electrons
that can occupy the 3p subshell?
A. 2
B. 4
C. 6
D. 8
E. 10
C. 6
3In the lewis structure of H2O, how many lone
pairs of electrons are present on the oxygen
atom?
A. 0
B. 1
C. 2
D. 3
E. 4
C. 2
4A double bond (C = C) contains:
A. 2 sigma and 1 pi bond
B. 1 sigma bond only
C. 2 pi bonds
D. 2 sigma bonds
E. 1 sigma bond and 1 pi bond
E. 1 sigma bond and 1 pi bond
5Which element pairing forms an ionic bond, often leading to a polar compound?
A. O-O
B. N-N
C. Cl-Cl
D. Na-Cl
E. C-H
D. Na-Cl
6Which of the following molecules is nonpolar?
A. H2O
B. CH4
C. NH3
D. HCl
E. SO2
B. CH4
7Combustion of hydrocarbons always produces:
A. CO + H20
B. C + H2
C. CH4 + 02
D. CO2 + H2
E. CO2 + H20
D. CO2 + H2
8The reaction between an alcohol and a carboxylic acid in the presence of acid catalyst to form ester and water is called:
A. Esterification
B. Neutralization
C. Elimination
D. Oxidation
E. Polymerization
A. Esterification
9Which element pairing forms an ionic bond, often leading to a polar compound?
A. 0-0
B. N-N
C. CI-CI
D. Na-Cl
E. C-H
C. Na-Cl
10According to Arrhenius Theory, an acid is a substance that:
A. Produces OH- ions in water
B. Produces H+ (protons) in water
C. Donates an electron pair
D. Accepts an electron pair
E. Neutralizes a base
B. Produces H+ (protons) in water
11The brick red flame in a flame test is due to:
A. Calcium
B. Barium
C. Strontium
D. Sodium
E. Potassium
A. Calcium
12The element that gives a green flame is:
A. Potassium
B. Stronium
C. Barium
D. Calcium
E. Sodium
C. Barium
13Group Il cations (Cu2+, Cd2+, Bi3+, Pb2+, As3+, Sb3+, Sn2+) are precipitated as sulfides by passing H2S in:
A. Basic solution
B. Neutral solution
C. Acidic solution
D. Concentrated ammonia
E. Strong alkali
C. Acidic solution
14Group IV cations (Ba2+, Sr2+, Ca2+) are precipitated as carbonates using:
A. NaOH
B. NH4OH
C. (NH4)2CO3 in the presence of NH4Cl
D. H2SO4
E. NaCl
C. (NH4)2CO3 in the presence of NH4Cl
15What is the antidote for phosphorus poisoning?
A. Sodium bicarbonate
B. Copper sulfate
C. Sodium thiosulfate
D. Calcium gluconate
E. Deferoxamine
B. Copper sulfate
16What is the antidote for magnesium toxicity?
A. setronenadonale
C. Calcium gluconate
D. Sodium chloride
:. Sodium thiosulfate
C. Calcium gluconate
17What is the common name of sulfuric acid (H2SO4)?
A. Aqua regia
B. Oil of vitriol
C. Blue vitriol
D. Red vitriol
E. Acidum hydrochloricum
B. Oil of vitriol
18What is the common name of sodium bicarbonate?
A. Soda ash
B. Baking soda
C. Pearl ash
D. Washing soda
E. Cream of tartar
B. Bakng soda
19What is the common name of sodium sulfate (Na2SO4)?
A. Glauber's salt
B. Rochelle sat
C. Soda ash
D. Baking soda
E. Cream of tartar
A. Glauber's salt
20What is the common name of magnesium sulfate?
A. Rochellesalt
B. Epsom salt
C. Milk of magnesia
D. Calcinied magnesia
E. White vitriol
B. Epsom salt
21What element is naturally a calcium channel blocker?
A. Sodium
B. Potassium
C. Magnesium
D. Zinc
E. Barium
C. Magnesium
22What element is the most abundant metal in the Earth's crust?
A. Aluminum
B. Magnesium
C. Iron
D. Calcium
E. Copper
A. Aluminum
23What element is present in chlorophyll?
A. Zinc
B. Copper
C. Magnesium
D. Manganese
E. Nickel
C. Magnesium
24What flame is produced by barium compounds in pyrotechnics?
A. Green
B. Red
C. Blue
D. Yellow
E. Violet
A. Green
25What element toxicity causes Wilson's disease?
A. Mercury
B. Copper
C. Zinc
D. Lead
E. Bismuth
B. Copper
26What element deficiency causes rickets or osteomalacia?
A. Zinc
B. Calcium
C. Iron
D. Magnesium
E. Copper
B. Calcium
27What is the pharmaceutical use of zinc oxide (ZnO)?
A. Antiseptic
B. Topical protectant
C. Antidote
D. Vasodilator
E. Antihelminthic
B. Topical protectant
28What is the common name of ferrous sulfate?
A. White vitriol
B. Green vitriol
C. Vitriol of Mars
D. Blue vitriol
E. Oil of vitriol
B. Green vitriol
29What type of poisoning causes Minamata disease?
A. Arsenic
B. Cadmium
C. Mercury
D. Lead
E. Silver
C. Mercury
30What is the name of the condition caused by silver toxicity?
A. Argyria
B. Plumbism
C. Baritosis
D. Itai-itai
E. Minamata Disease
A. Argyria
Plumbism - Lead Baritosis - Barium
Itai-itai - Cadmium
Minamata - Mercury
31What is the second most abundant extracellular anion?
A. Chloride
B. Bicarbonate
C. Sulfate
D. Nitrate
E. Phosphate
B. Bicarbonate
Chloride - most abundant
32What is the predominant intracellular cation?
A. Calcium
B. Sodium
C. Magnesium
D. Potassium
E. Zinc
D. Potassium
Sodium - predominant extracellular cation
"PiSp"
33What is the second most abundant element on Earth?
A. Aluminum
B. Silicon
C. Carbon
D. Iron
E. Calcium
B. Silicon
Oxygen - most
Aluminum - 3rd most element, most abundant metal
34What condition is caused by bismuth toxicity?
A. Argyria
B. Plumbism
C. Blue-black gums
D. Baritosis
E. Lobster skin appearance
C. Blue-black gums
Baritosis - Barium
Lobster skin - Boric acid
35What is the common name of sodiu hydrogen phosphate (NaH2PO4
A. Fleet Enema
B. Soda ash
C. Pearl ash
D. Milk of magnesia
E. Rochelle salt
A. Fleet Enema
36Theory which postulates that a receptor will always be in a state of equilibrium between active and inactive tissues
a. Macromolecular Perturbation Theory
b. Activation-Aggregation Theory
c. Rate Theory
e. Once-ly Theory
B. Activation-Aggregation Theory
Macromolecular: rate & ratio (induced-fit and rate theory combination)
Rate Theory: total number of encounters, onset & offset
Occupancy: number of occupied receptors
Induced-fit: specific conformational change
37rovides 2nd pass metabolism for drug aving the live
A. Kidneys
B. GI mucosa
C. Lungs
D. Nasal Passages
E. NOTA
C. Lungs
38Which of the following Anti-TB & Anti-Leprosy drug/s cannot penetrate the cerebrospinal fluid:
A. Clofazimine
B. Streptomycin
C. Dapsone
D. Both A&B
E. Both B&C
D. Both A&B
39Should be given with caution to patients with gout.
A. Aminosalicylic Acid
B. Rifampin
C. Isoniazid
D. Ethambutol
E. Pyrazinamide
E. Pyrazinamide
Pyrazinamide and its metabolites are reported to interfere with uric acid excretion
40MDR-TB is resistant to which of the following drugs?
A. Ethambutol & Ethionamide
B. Isoniazid & Rifampicin
C. Rifampicin & Pyrazinamide
D. Streptomycin & Aminosalicylic Acid
E. Pyrazinamide & Isoniazid
B. Isoniazid & Rifampicin
Resistant to the two most powerful 1st line drugs
41Rate & Ratio determines the receptor's biological response
A. Activation-Aggregation Theory
B. Macromolecular Perturbation Theory
C. Induced-fit Theory
D. Occupancy Theory
E. Rate Theory
B. Macromolecular Perturbation Theory
"Rate and ratio"
42Has lesser side effects compared to Streptomycin:
A. Neomycin Sulfate
B. Kanamycin sulfate
C. Tobramycin
D. Amikacin
A. Neomycin Sulfate
43Less toxic than Gentamicin
A. Kanamycin Sulfate
B. Amikacin
C. Tobramycin
D. Streptomycin
B. Amikacin
44Solution of Clindamycin that can last until 32
days when refrigerated:
A. Clindamycin Phosphate
B. Clindamycin Palmitate HCI
C. Clindamycin HCI
D. Both A & B
E. Both B & C
A. Clindamycin Phosphate
Clindamycin Palmitate HCI - stable for 2 weeks at room temp, should not be refrigerated
45Salt form of this drug prolong its duration of action
A. Phenoxymethylpenicillin
B. Mezlocillin Sodium
C. Benzylpenicillin
D. Carbenicillin Indanyl Sodium
E. Isoxazoyl Penicillin
C. Benzylpenicillin
46Drug that is not affected by the food and fluid volume content of the gut:
A. Clarithromycin
B. Erythromycin Estolate
C. Sythromycin Stearate
D. Erythromycin Ethylsuccinate
B. Erythromycin Estolate
Ethylsuccinate - absorption is enhanced by the presence of food
Stearate - film coated to protect it from acid degradation
47Which is/are side effect/s of Dapsone:
A. Optic Neuritis
B. Peripheral Neuritis
C. Peripheral Neuropathy
D. Both A & B
E. Both B & C
E. Both B & C
48Co-administration of Pyridoxine with Isoniazid |E. NOTA induces what side effect?
A. Optic Neuritis
B. Peripheral Neuritis
C. Paraesthesias
D. Nephrotoxicity
E. NOTA
E. NOTA
Pyridoxine with Isoniazid prevents peripheral neuritis
49Account for the activity produced by inverse agonists:
A. Macromolecular Perturbation Theory
B. Rate Theory
C. Induced-fit theory
D. Occupancy theory
E. Activation-Aggregation Theory
E. Activation-Aggregation Theory
50Considered as the most effective drug out of a series of acyclic nucleosides which exhibits an antiviral activity but needs to be converted to its triphosphate form for it to be activated:
A. Acyclovir
A. Acyclovir
B. Idoxuridine
C. Foscarnet
D. Vidarabine
E. Trifluridine
A. Acyclovir
51Ampicillin + Sulbactam
A. Timentin
B. Unasyn
C. Zosyn
D. Augmentin
E. NOTA
B. Unasyn
Timentin: Ticarcillin + Cavulanate Zosyn:
Piperacillin + Tazobactam
Augmentin: Amoxicillin + Clavulanic Acid
52Not effective against MRSA and it is not hydrolyzed by dehydropeptidase-l:
A. Sulbactam
B. Meropenem
C. Tazobactam
D. Imipenem
E. NOTA
B. Meropenem
53A widely known side effect of Ethambutol
A. Peripheral Neuritis
B. Thrombocytopenia purpura
C. Optic Neuritis
D. Hyperuricemia
E. Paresthesia
C. Optic Neuritis
"EYEthambutol (hehe twitter)
Hyperuricemia; Pyrazinamide
Thrombocytopenia: Rifampicin
Paraesthesia: Streptomycin
54Based on the given photo, optimal activity of Aminosalicylic acid is seen when the amino and carboxyl groups are in what position?
A. Meta position
B. Para position
C. Ortho position
D. Both A & B
E. Both A & C

B. Para position
55This drug targets Mycobacterium by inhibiting the enzyme DNA-dependent RNA polymerase:
a. Pyrazinamide
b. Streptomycin
c. Rifampin
d. Isoniazid
e. Ethambutol
C. Rifampin
56A 4th generation cephalosporin:
A. Cefquinome
B. Cefexime
C. Cefotetan
D. Both A & B
E. Both B & C
A. Cefquinome
"Quinoa pi"
57Binds to 50s subunit and inhibits polypeptide chain elongation
A. Minocycline
B. kanamycin
C. Chloramphenicol
D. Erythromycin
E. NOTA
D. Erythromycin
58Which of the ff drug/s is/are metabolized faster by women?
A. Chlodiazepoxide
B. Caffeine
C. Diazepam
D. Both A & B
E. Both B & C
E. Both B & C
By women: Caffeine, Diazepam, Acetaminophen
By men: Propranolol, Chlordiazepoxide, Lidocaine, Steroids
59Which of the following is an oral cephalosporin?
A. Ceftriaxone
B. Cefixime
C. Cefoxitin
D. Both A & B
E. Both A & C
B. Cefixime
60Drug that can inhibit both Thymidylate
Synthetase & DNA Polymerase
A. Trifluridine
B. Vidarabine
C. Foscarnet
D. Desciclovir
A. Trifluridine
61In general, what happens to a drug if there is no presence of bulky groups?
A. Susceptible to acid degradation
B. Resistant to acid degradation
C. Susceptible to Penicillinase
D.Resistant to degradation of Penicillinase
E. NOTA
C. Susceptible to Penicillinase
62Piperacillin sodium has activity against the following except:
A. Citrobacter
B. Staphylococcus
C. Serratia marcescens
D. Proteus
E. NOTA
B. Staphylococcus
63Group that can increase a 3rd generation Cephalosporin's affinity to transpeptidase enzyme
a. Iminomethoxy group
b. Furan ring
c. Aminothiazloe ring
d. Both A & B
e. Both B & C
E. Both B & C
64What does the encircled group contribute to the drug's characteristics?
A. Resistance to Penicillinase
B. Susceptibility to Penicillinase
C. Makes the drug acid resistant
D. Makes the drug acid labile
E. NOTA

C. Makes the drug acid resistant
65Based on the gicen drug and its MIC, which of the following choices is considered as the most potent?
A. Sparfloxacin: 0.125-0.5
B. Trovafloxacin: 0.007-0.25
C. Ciprofloxacin: 0.5-2
D. Temafloxacin: 0.5-1
E. NOTA
B. Trovafloxacin: 0.007-0.25
Low MIC = High Potency
66What is the classification of Abaacavir?
A. Protease Inhibitor
B. NNRTI
C. DNA Polymerase Inhibitor
D. Neuraminidase Inhibitor
E. NRTI
E. NRTI
67What happens to the activity of Penicillin if the carboxylic acid is modified into an ester?
A. Increase activity
B. Decrease activity
C. Inactive
D. Retain activity
B. Decrease activity
68Accounts for the activity produced by inverse agonists:
A. Macromolecular Perturbation Theory
B. Rate Theory
C. Induced-fit Theory
D. Activation-aggregation Theory
E. Occupancy Theory
D. Activation-aggregation Theory
69The following are 5th generation
Cephalorsporins, except:
A. Ceftolozane
B. Ceftaroline
C. Cefotazime
D. Both A & B
E. Both A & C
C. Cefotazime
"Ceft + ol"
70Cephalosporins given parenterally;
A. Ceftriaxone
B. Cefixime
C. Cefprozil
D. Both A & B
E. Both B & C
A. Ceftriaxone
71What is used to rescue normal cells trom methotrexate toxicity?
A. MESNA
B. Leucovorin
C. Amifostine
D. Probenecio
E. Dactinomycin
B. Leucovorin
MESNA - Cyclophosphamide toxicity
Amifostine- Cisplatin toxicity
725-Fluorouracil inhibits which enzyme?
A. Dihydrofolate reductase
B. Topoisomerase I
C. Thymidylate synthase
D. Topoisomerase I|
E. DNA polymerase
C. Thymidylate synthase
Dihydrofolate - methotrexate moa
Topoisomerase I - "tecans"
Topoisomerase II - "posides"
73Which toxicity is associated with 5-fluorouracil?
A. Cardiotoxicity
B. Pulmonary Fibrosis
C. Hemorrhagic Cystitis
D. Hand-foot syndrome
E. Neurotoxicity
D. Hand-foot syndrome
Cardiotoxicity - Doxorubicin & Daunorubicin
Pulmonary Fibrosis - Busulfan
Hemorrhagic Cystitis - Ifosphamiden& Cyclophosphamide
Neurotoxicity - Vinblastine & Vincristine
74Which plant alkaloid prevents microtubule disassembly?
A. Vincristine
B. Docetaxel
C. Irinotecan
D. Etoposide
E. Topotecan
B. Docetaxel
Vincristine - assembly
75Camptothecins (irinotecan, topotecan) inhibit which enzyme?
A. Topoisomerase |
B. Topoisomerase lI
C. DNA Polymerase
D. RNA Polymerase
E. Tyrosine kinase
A. Topoisomerase I
76Etoposide and teniposide inhibit which enzyme?
A. Topoisomerase I
B. Topoisomerase II
C. DNA Polymerase
D. Thymidylate synthase
E. Dihydrofolate reductase
B. Topoisomerase II
77Alkylating agents act mainly in which phase of the cell cycle?
A. G0
B. G1
C. S
D. G2
E. M
B. G1
S - antitumor, antimetabolites
G2 - camptothecins, podophylotoxins
M - vinca alkaloids, taxanes
78Which anticancer antibiotics work by intercalating into DNA and generating oxygen species?
A. Methotrexate
B. Doxorubicin
C. Busulfan
D. Vinblastine
E. Cisplatin
B. Doxorubicin
Busulfan - alkylating agent
Vinblastine - inhibits microtubule assembly
Cisplatin- alkylating agent
79Evaluate the following adrenergic drug:
A. The drug can be degraded by COMT
B. The drug cannot be degraded by COMT
C. The drug can be degraded by MAO
D. The drug has more affinity to alpha receptors
E. The drug has more affinity to muscarinic receptors

A. The drug can be degraded by COMT
80Naphthoxylactic acid is a major metabolite of which of the following drugs?
A. Prazosin
B. Propranolol
C. Dobutamine
D. Terbutaline
E. Phenylephrine
B. Propranolol
81Identify the type of bond exist between the pointed area:
A. Van der Waals forces of attraction
B. lonic bonding
C. Dipole-dipole attraction
D. Dipole-induced dipole attraction
E. Hydrogen bonding

A. Van der Waals forces of attraction
82Identify the type of bond exist between the pointed area:
A. Van der Waals forces of attraction
B. lonic bonding
C. Dipole-dipole attraction
D. Dipole-induced dipole attraction
E. Hydrogen bonding

B. lonic bonding

83Which of the following blocks muscarinic receptors?
A. Bethanecol
B. Ecothiopate
C. Atropine
D. Neostigmine
E. Pancuronium
C. Atropine
84Which of the following benzo has a duration of action of 3-8 hours
ATemazepar
B. Diazepar
C. Alprazolam
D. Oxazepam
E. Lorazepam
D. Oxazepam
Short (3-8 hours)
Intermediate (10-20 hours: Temazepam,
Alprazolam, Lorazepam
Long-acting (1-3 days): Diazepam
85Whixh drug is used as nerve poisons ar ave been used in warfare and bioterroris and as agricultural insecticides?
A. Ipratropium
B. Organophosphate
C. Bethanecol
D. Benztropine
E. Atropine
B. Organophosphate
86Which of the following types of alcohol has the highest CNS depressant activity?

D.
Highest is tertiary = Letter D structure
Lowest is primary = Letter A & C structures
87Which of the following phenothiazines has more anticholinergic activity?

D.
Anticholinergic: 2 C between nitrogens
88Which of the ff causes extrapyramidal symptoms?
a. Olanzapine
b. Aripiprazole
c. Ziprasidone
d. Haloperidol
e. Risperidone
d. Haloperidol
89Which of the ff drugs share a similar chemical D. Glutethimide structure with phenobarbital?
A. Mephensin
B. Chloral hydrate
C. Chlorpromazine
D. Glutethimide
E. Diazepan
D. Glutethimide
90Which is the least stable direct acting cholinergic agonist?
A. Bethanecol
B. Methacholine
C. Acetylcholine
D. Carbachol
E. Pilocarpine
C. Acetylcholine
Bethanecol - most stable
91Which drugs block muscarinic receptors?

E.
"Umbrella structure"
A & D: indirect reversible
B: indirect irreversible
C: neuromuscular blocker