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Pharmaceutical Jurisprudence Ethics
Pharmaceutical Jurisprudence Ethics
C 1. __________ denotes the date after which the product is not expected to retain its claim safety, efficacy and quality.
a. lot number c. expiration date
b. batch number d. control number
D 2. Equipment used for manufacture, processing, testing or control must meet the ff. criteria, except;
a. non reactive c. non absorptive
b. non additive d. non operational
C 5. Government agency who issued national identification card and purchase slip booklet to senior citizen
a. BFAD c. OSCA
b. DILG d. DOLE
D 6. ____________ requires the representation of yellow prescription from a licensed doctor with S2 license number
a. List B c. OTC
b. Rx d. List A
A 7. __________ is a list of drug which cure the vast majority of illness, affordable and available to all persons
a. EDL c. USP/NF
b. NDF
A 8. __________ is the accredited professional pharmacy organization in the Philippines accepted by PRC
a. PPhA c. PAPPI
b. PSHP
C 13. This term refers to any person who sells, administers, delivers or gives away to another any dangerous drug without
any proper authority.
a. Pharmacist c. Pusher
b. Nurse d. Drug Agent
B 14. Includes opium and its active components and derivatives such as heroin and morphine,
coca leaf and its derivatives
a. Regulated Drugs c. Both a and b
b. Prohibited Drugs d. List B
B 15. Refers to any drug which produces insensibility, stupor, melancholy or dullness of mind with delusion
a. dangerous drug c. synthetic drug
b. narcotic drug d. regulated drugs
C 17. An act to promote, require and ensure the production of an adequate supply, distribution, use and acceptance of drug
and medicines identified by their Generic Names
a. RA 5921 c. RA 6625
b. RA 6425 d. PD 881
B 18. It is the chemical component responsible for the claimed therapeutic effect of the pharmaceutical product:
a. chemical name c. binder
b. active ingredient d. disintegrant
C 19. It is the identification of drugs and medicines by their scientifically and internationally recognized active ingredient as
determined by the Bureau of Food and Drugs
a. Brand name c. Generic name
b. label claim d. Both a and c
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B 21. It is the proprietary name given by the manufacturer to distinguish its product from those of their competitors
a. generic name c. common name
b. brand name d. AOTA
D 23. This is/ These are created for the purpose of implementing Republic Act 5921
a. Council of Pharmaceutical Education c. Phil Pharmaceutical Association
b. Board of Pharmacy d. both a and b
A 26. A complete pharmacy internship program based on RA 5921 Article III sec 18 shall consist of at least:
a. 960 hours c. 480 hours
b. 160 hours d. 980 hours
B 27. In order to pass the board examination, a candidate must obtain a general average of
a. 100% c. 50%
b. 75% d. 80%
C 28. Examination for registration to practice pharmacy in the Philippines shall be given:
a. once a year c. twice a year
b. thrice a year d. 5x a year
D 29. In order for somebody to practice pharmacy in the Philippines, he must be:
a. at least 21 years old
b. has satisfactorily passed the examination given by the board of pharmacy
c. holder of a valid certificate of registration duly issued to him by the Board of Pharmacy
d. AOTA
c. both a and b
d. NOTA
A 36. In the preparation of liquid or suspension one of the choices below is necessary:
a. viscometer c. particle counter
b. moisture balance d. leaker test
A 37. It is a drug which has been used for at least five years, involving at least 5,000 patients
a. tried and tested c. drug for general
b. established drug d. investigational drug
B 38. It is a drug the safety and efficacy of which has been demonstrated through long years of general use and can be
found in current USP-NF and other internationally recognized Pharmacopeia:
a. tried and tested c. drug for general use
b. established drug d. investigational drug
C 44. A senior citizen who purchase his medicine for his personal needs is entitled to a minimum discount of:
a. 10% c. 20%
b. 30% d. 15%
D 48. The ff. are violations under the Generic Act which a pharmacist may commit except:
a. imposing a particular brand on the buyer
b. failure to make accessible the required up-to-date information on drug products to the buying public
c. failure to report to the nearest DOH
d. failure to return the Rx to the patient
B 51. An act to ensure the safety and purity of foods, drugs, devices and cosmetics in the country
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a. RA 5921 c. RA 6425
b. RA 3720 d. RA 953
B 55. That division in BFAD which is in charge of the inspection of manufacturers of foods, drugs and cosmetics
a. Regulation Division I c. Product Services
b. Regulation Division II d. Legal Division
C 57. The presence of foreign matter inside the contents of a bottled syrup is a case of
a. misbranding c. adulteration
b. adultery d. mislabeling
B 58. All prescriptions dispensed in the drugstores shall be kept on file for:
a. one year c. three years
b. two years d. five years
C 59. When only the generic name is written but is not legible is a case of;
a. violative prescription c. impossible prescription
b. erroneous prescription d. NOTA
A 65. The pharmacist should keep the copy of the original narcotic prescription for the period of
a. one year c. five years
b. two years d. four years
C 67. Government office where the professional register and where license is issued:
a. Bureau of Domestic Trade c. PRC
b. Bureau of Food and Drug d. BIR
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B 70. Drugs which require batch certification before it can be released to the market:
a. anesthetics c. antineoplastics
b. antibiotics
D 76. Pharmacists are required to report record of sales of dangerous drugs twice a year to the
a. BFAD c. Municipal Health Officer
b. DOH d. DDB
D 80. The following must be presented by senior citizens when buying drugs;
a. prescription c. OSCA identification card
b. Purchase slip booklet d. AOTA
C 81. BFAD requires all manufacturing company to designate a person who will transact officially with BFAD
a. medical director c. liaison officer
b. product manager d. quality control manager
B 84. The minimum requirement necessary for the opening of retail drugstore must be in accordance with the rules and
regulations of:
a. DDB c. Board of Pharmacy
b. BFAD d. DOH
B 87. Drugstore, Pharmacy and other business establishment which sell drug or medicine is known as:
a. Drug Establishment c. Drug Trader
b. Drug Outlet d. Drug Manufacturers
C 88. Who has sole authority to remove a member of the Board of Pharmacy,, for cause provided in the laws?
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A 89. The decision of the Board of Pharmacy in administrative cases involving a pharmacist becomes final and executory
after the lapse of:
a. 30 days c. 60 days
b. 15 days d. 90 days from notice to respondent
B 91. To be appointed as member of the Board of Pharmacy, a pharmacist must have practiced for at least;
a. 5 years c. 15 years
b. 10 years d. 2 years
B 96. How many years shall the chairman of the Board of Pharmacy hold office after appointment?
a. 2 yrs c. 4 yrs
b. 3 yrs. d. 1 yr
C 98. The penalty for any person who falsely display within the establishment the certificate of registration of a pharmacist
not actually or regularly employed is:
a. a fine of more than P1000 or imprisonment of 6 mos
b. a fine of not less than P1000 but not exceeding P4000 or an imprisonment of not less than 4 yrs
c. a fine of not less than P1000 but not exceeding P4000 or an imprisonment of not less than 6 mos and one
day but not more than 4 yrs.
B 99. It is the proprietary name given by the manufacturer to distinguish its product from those of their competitors
a. generic name c. common name
b. brand name d. AOTA
C 100. Penalty imposed when the counterfeit drugs are not life saving drugs and the volume of the drug involved is not more
than one million
a. maximum penalty c. minimum penalty
b. medium penalty d. revocation of LTO
D 101. Penalty imposed when the counterfeit drugs are life saving and the volume of the drug involved is more than one
million
a. revocation of LTO c. minimum penalty
b. medium penalty d. maximum penalty
B 102 Products containing two or more active ingredients shall have a generic name/s as determined by the:
a. manufacturer c. DOH
b. BFAD d. drugstore owner
D 103. Major offenses under the Dangerous Drug Act warrant a penalty of:
a. reclusion perpetua to death
b. a fine ranging from 100,000 to 500,000
c. a fine ranging from 500,000 to 1,000,000
d. both a and b
d. both a and c
Administrative Sanctions. Shade A for closure; B for suspension of LTO; C revocation of LTO
B 111 Failure to properly record and keep a file of all prescriptions filed in the last two years
B 113. Failure to produce invoices and receipts together with lot numbers, expiry dates for drugs in stock
C 115. Failure to take necessary remedial or corrective measures within the prescribed period as directed by BFAD
C 116. Violation by BFAD standards of quality, efficacy, purity, and safety of drug products
C 143. The Food and Drug Administration was abolished by this E.O. and created BFAD instead
a. 174 c. 851
b. 175 d. 881
C 153. When the generic name does not correspond to the brand name
a. violative Rx c. impossible Rx
b. erroneous Rx
A 156. Revised rules and regulations to implement prescribing requirements under the Generics Act:
a. AO no. 62 c. AO no. 64
b. AO no. 63 d. AO no.65
D 159. The penalty for violation of R.A. no. 8203 about counterfeit drugs is:
a. permanent closure of the establishment
b. revocation of its license to operate
c. fine not less than P100,000 but not more than P500,000
d. all of the above
B 163. Retail establishments shall record all transaction of exempt preparations in the:
a. Dangerous Drug Book c. Prescription Book
b. Additional Opium book
A 165. Refer to the statement regarding the condition wherein the use of the product may cause harm to the patient:
a. contraindication c. warning
b. precaution d. indication
D 166. Government office where the professional register and where license is issued:
a. Bureau of Food & Drugs c. Bureau of Internal Revenue
b. Bureau of Domestic Trade d. Professional Regulation Commission
D 167. Government office where you obtain a business permit to open a drugstore, drug department as sole proprietor.
a. Bureau of Domestic Trade c. Professional Regulation Commission
b. Securities and Exchange Comm. d. Bureau of Food and Drugs
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C 176. Order forms and yellow pad for prescriptions are secured from:
a. BFAD c. Dangerous Drug Board
b. Commissioner of Internal Revenue d. Bureau of Health
B 177. If a package does not bear the name and address of the manufacturer, the product is,
a. adulterated c. counterfeit
b. misbranded d. a & c
A 178. To implement the provisions of R.A. 3720, the agency created was,
a. BFAD c. Bureau of Customs
b. BIR d. DDB
A 180. The laboratory division of the BFAD has the duty of:
a. testing, analyzing and doing trials on products submitted
b. inspection of manufacturing laboratories
c. taking samples from drug outlets
d. all of the above
A 184. The act of introducing any dangerous drug into the body of any person refers to the term:
a. administer c. user
b. pusher d. deliver
D 188. In A.O. no.64 s. 1989 of the Generics Act of 1988, the caution “Food, Drugs, Devices and Cosmetics Act prohibits
dispensing without a prescription” should be indicated in the label of:
a. prescription drugs c. prohibited drugs
b. regulated drugs d. all of the above
D 189. The duties of a pharmacist towards the public under the Code of Ethics is:
a. to maintain USP/NF standards c. sell physicians’ sample at a low price
b. not to use inferior quality drugs d. a & b
B 192. If a lipstick as a cosmetic contains a substance that caused the swelling of the lips of the user, it is considered:
a. misbranded c. formulated correctly
b. adulterated d. a & b
C 198. A drug or medicine containing correct ingredients but not in the amount provided is:
a. adulterated c. counterfeit
b. misbranded d. b & c
D 200. Administrative designation assigned to persons using narcotics in research, analysis and instruction is:
a. S-1 c. S-6
b. S-5 d. S-7
D 201. The regulation of the labeling, sale and distribution of hazardous substances is:
a. RA 953 c. Regulation Revenue 16-67
b. PD 881 d. PD 280
D 202. In the application for a new drug, the ff are the requirements:
a. components list c. investigation about its safety
b. specimens of the labeling d. AOTA
B 205. The original copy of the records of prescription of drugs is retained by:
a. physician c. buyer of the drug
b. pharmacist who filled it d. a&b
D 207. According to the international code of ethics, a pharmacist has the responsibility to:
a. show the same dedication to all
b. to promote the individual’s right to access to safe and effective treatment
c. to be sure the buyer-customer can pay for the medicine purchased
d. a&b
B 208. The duty of fixing the date of the Board of Examination for all professions is done by:
a. Board Examiner c. BIR
b. PRC Commissioner d. Any of the above
A 210. If a device like a contraceptive contains a substance that reduces its safety and quality, it is considered to be:
a. adulterated c. not adulterated
b. misbranded d. not misbranded
D 211. Example of outlets under the responsibility of the Regulation Division I is:
a. Hospital Pharmacy c. Manufacturing Drug Laboratory
b. retail drugstores d. a&b
C 212. The meaning of the term “food” includes the ff, except:
a. chewing gum c. lozenges like Strepsils
b. candies d. a&b
B 213. Can a member of the pharmacy board teach in a school where a pharmacy course is offered?
a. Yes c. doubtful
b. No d. if permitted by the school
C/A 214. These sections are under the Product Services Division
a. Food Product Section
b. Physicochemical Section
c. Household hazardous substances
d. Research Section
D 215. These are sections under the Laboratory Services Division, except
a. Microbiology Section c. Toxicology Section
b. Research section d. Inspection Section
C 222. It plans, directs, and supervises the implementation of rules and regulations and SOP in inspection and licensing of
establishment
a. Regulation Division I c. Regulation Division II
b. Administrative Division d. Legal, Info and Compliance Div
C 226. The one responsible for the quality and purity of drugs sold in their original packaging is:
a. retailer c. manufacturer
b. wholesaler d. all
B 230. The product of diseased animal or animal which has died otherwise then by slaughter is considered as:
a. misbranded c. deteriorated
b. adulterated d. abused
B 233. Drug product marketed “sample”, “not for sale” may be sold to the public provided the price is lower than the
commercial ones:
a. Yes c. depends on the discretion of the pharmacist
b. No d. NOTA
B 235 If a package does not bear the name and address of the manufacturer, the product is:
a. adulterated c. counterfeit
b. misbranded d. a&c
C 236. Who can suspend or revoke the certificate of registration of an erring pharmacist?
a. DECS c. Board of Pharmacy
b. BFAD d. DOH
A 237. The function of providing consultative, training and advisory services to all agencies involved in food and drug
manufacturing is the function of:
a. BFAD c. BIR
b. DOH d. Bureau of Customs
A 238. Poison book is maintained after the last entry it has been made:
a. 5 yrs c. 3 yrs
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b. 2 yrs d. 1 yr
C 242. Prescription without specification on the Generic Name of the prescribed product is a violation of RA:
a. 5921 c. 6675
b. 3720 d. 6425
C 243. An amendment to the pharmacy Law which gives all Filipinos, regardless how his citizenship was acquired, the
opportunity to take the board examination:
a. PD No. 1926 c. PD No. 1363
b. EO 174 d. Board Resolution No. 112
D 244. If a face powder caused redness and itchiness in a person, it is deemed to be:
a. misbranded c. imitation
b. still be allowed to be used d. adulterated
B 245. The power to submit and recommend to the President the nominees for the members of the various boards is given to:
a. President of the Phil. Pharmaceutical Association
b. PRC Commissioner
c. PACOP President
d. Secretary of Health
A 246. Where more than one drug product is prescribed in one prescription is a case of:
a. violative prescription c. impossible
b. erroneous prescription d. NOTA
A 250. The books kept for the purpose of recording the sale of poisons should be preserved for a period of:
a. 2 yrs c. 3 yrs
b. 5 yrs d. 1 yr
C 256. Mandatory info. that shall be included in the labeling materials on pharmaceutical products as specified by RA 3720,
except;
B 257. The incoming shipment of food, drugs and cosmetics which are being imported are sampled and submitted for the
examination to the Bureau of:
a. Customs c. Health
b. Food and Drugs d. Internal Revenue
B 258 List of core and complementary drugs officially recognized by the DOH:
a. Drug Reference Manual c. PIMS
b. NDF d. AOTA
B 259. The size of the Rx symbol in a prescription label should be what proportion of the label:
a. ½ c. ¼
b. 1/5 d. 1/3
B 260. If a label for drugs has no Net Content that makes it misleading, it is considered:
a. adulterated c. poisonous
b. misbranded d. a&b
B 261. The principal display panel of the label of a dosage form is:
a. the side part c. back portion
b. most shown in front part d. any of the above
C 263. After the date, drug is not permissible to be sold refers to:
a. stability studies c. expiry date
b. shelf life d. a&b
C 265. A pharmacist after filling a prescription containing a poison shall record the ff. except:
a. date of sale c. contraindication
b. name and quantity of poison sold d. purpose of the purchase
B 268. An act which provides for the registration and imposition of fixed and special taxes on all habit-forming drugs:
a. Dangerous Drugs Act c. Opium Law
b. Narcotic Drug Law d. Pharmacy Law
B 272. The pharmacist may allow his certificate of registration rented provided he visits drugstores frequently?
a. Yes c. Doubtful
b. No d. depends on the discretion of the school
C 274. If the standard of fill amount of container for food has not been complied with the manufacturer, the violation is:
a. adulteration c. misbranding
b. imitation d. a&c
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B 276. In the label of a dosage form, the brand name is on top of the generic name:
a. correct c. allowed in emergency cases
b. wrong d. a&c
D 277. The price of medicines allowed for Senior citizens with a discount can be granted upon presentation of:
a. OSCA approved ID card c. Prescription of a physician
b. any ID card d. a&c
C 283. In the case of drug recall, the responsibility for the quality of drug in original sealed container rests with the:
a. Pharmacists in-charge of the drugstore or hospital
b. drug distributor
c. drug manufacturer
d. delivery man
B 284. The Pharmaceutical manufacturer can sell their products directly to the:
a. public c. physician
b. wholesaler d. NOTA
C 285. Which RA prohibits the refusal of a drugstore owner to allow samples of his drugs to be collected by an authorized?
a. RA 953 c. RA 3720
b. RA 6425 d. RA 5921
A 287. The inspection of the food, drug and cosmetics establishments for compliance with Current Good Manufacturing
Practices is the duty of:
a. BFAD c. BIR
b. Board of Pharmacy d. CHED
A 290. All prescriptions should have on the label “Warning: may be habit-forming”
a. False c. Sometimes
b. true d. Depending on the kind of prescription
A 291. DOH administrative order no. 56, 1989 regarding regulations, for licensing of establishments and outlets, the reference
books required for submission to the BFAD is:
a. USP/NF, Remington’s Pharmaceutical Science
b. PIMS
c. MERCK
d. All of the above
B 292. Pharmacist who substituted drugs called for in a prescription, without prior consultation with the prescriber violates:
a. RA 6675 c. PD 881
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D 294. Mandatory information that shall be included in the front display panel of labels:
a. precautions c. warning
b. contraindications d. name of product in generics
C 296. All of these are true for yellow prescription forms, except;
a. they shall be used exclusively by the physician and other practitioner
b. it is not transferable
c. it is transferable
d. none of these
D 297. Which agency answers the functions of the former Food and Drug Administration?
a. Food and Drug Office
b. Bureau of Foods
c. Drug Administration of the Philippines
d. Bureau of Food and Drugs
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