College Of Pharmacy

Topical and Dental Agents

SUBJECT: Pharmaceutical Chemistry 1 (Lecture)

NAME: DATE:
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FACULTY-IN-CHARGE: Carmina Bianca M. Salumbides, RPh. ______________________

NO ERASURES OF ANY KIND NOR SUPERIMPOSITIONS IN ALL TEST ITEMS

Test I – MULTIPLE CHOICE A. First statement is true. Second statement

Using the answer sheet provide, shade the letter of is false.
the correct answer. B. First statement is false. Second statement
is true.
1. Defined as any agent that isolates the
C. Both statements are true.
exposed surface from harmful or annoying
D. Both statements are false.
stimuli.
7. The following is/are true about Debrisan
A. Demulcent D. Emollients
I. It consists of hydrophilic spherical beads
B. Astringent E. Rubefacients
of dextranomer.
C. Protective
II. Molecules with molecular masses of >
2. It is a drug that binds other chemicals onto its
5000 daltons are generally imbided.
surface and is used to reduce the free
III. This product promotes debridement of
availability of toxic chemicals.
secreting wounds, including venous stasis
A. Adsorbent D. Protective
and decubitus ulcers, infected traumatic
B. Demulcent E. Absorbent
and surgical wounds, as well as infected
C. Emollient
burns.
3. A topical drug, especially an oil or fat, used to
A. I only B. I and II C. I and III D. II and
soften the skin and make it more pliable.
III E. I, II and III
A. Demulcent D. Emollient
8. Dusting includes:
B. Rubefacient E. Vesicant
I. Bentonite II. Talc III. Zinc
C. Caustic
Stearate
4. Dusting powders are used to cover and
A. I only B. I and II C. I and III D. II and
protect epithelial surfaces, ulcers, and
III E. I, II and III
wounds.
9. Classes of mechanical protectives:
Dusting powders act as cutaneous desiccants.
I. Collodions II. Plasters III.
A. First statement is true. Second statement
Vesicants
is false.
A. I only B. I and II C. I and III D. II and
B. First statement is false. Second statement
III E. I, II and III
is true.
10. Purpose of mechanical protectives:
C. Both statements are true.
I. Providing occlusive protection from the
D. Both statements are false.
external environment
5. Protectives include the following:
II. Providing mechanical support
I. Dusting powders II. Adsorbents III.
III. Serving as vehicles for various
Plasters
medicaments
A. I only B. I and II C. I and III D. II and
A. I only B. I and II C. I and III D. II and
III E. I, II and III
III E. I, II and III
6. Water-absorbent powders should be
11. The primary ingredient in Calamine USP
administered to wet, raw surfaces.
A. Titanium Dioxide D. Zinc Stearate
Such powders often contain antiseptic.
E. Boric acid
 B. Magnesium A. Calamine D. Titanium Dioxide
Oxide B. Zinc Oxide E. Zinc Stearate
C. Zinc Oxide C. Aluminum
12. Uses of Zinc Oxide Hydroxide
I. Protective II. Dusting Powder 21. Aluminum has protective property.
III. Astringent The aluminum in Aluminum paste USP
A. I only B. I and II C. I and III D. II and protects the skin from the digestive action of
III E. I, II and III intestinal fluids.
13. Zinc Carbonate A. First statement is true. Second statement
I. Smithsonite II. Zincspar III. a is false
drying agent B. First statement is false. Second statement
A. I only B. I and II C. I and III D. II and is true.
III E. I, II and III C. Both statements are true.
14. The component of Calamine USP that gives D. Both statements are false.
the substance a pink color 22. The following is/are not true about Silicone
A. Ferric oxide D. Magnesium oxide polymers except:
B. Zinc carbonate E. Ferrous cabronate A. These are chemically reactive substances
C. Zinc oxide B. Primarily dimethylsilicone esters
15. Components of Calamine Lotion USP C. They may be applied over abraded skin or
I. Bentonite Magma wound requiring drainage
II. Calcium Hydroxide D. Simethicone is an anti-flatulent
III. Zinc Carbonate E. All of the above
A. I only B. I and II C. I and III D. II and 23. Uses of Silicone
III E. I, II and III I. Water-repellent II. Release agent
16. The liquid phenol present in Phenolated II. Antifoaming
Calamine Lotion provides: A. I only B. I and II C. I and III D. II and
I. Anti-pruritic effect (Anti-pruritic) III E. I, II and III
II. Systemic anesthetic effect 24. This is the term generally applied to any agent
III. Astringent effect which either kills or inhibits the growth of
A. I only B. I and II C. I and III D. II and microorganisms growing in living tissues for
III E. I, II and III the purpose of preventing infection
17. Zinc stearate USP is used as A. Germicide D. Sanitization
A. Lubricant D. Astringent B. Antiseptic E. Sterilization
B. Protectives E. All of the above C. Disinfectant
C. Antimicrobial 25. Bactericidal – agents that prevent or halt the
agent growth of bacteria.
18. The following is/are NOT true about Zinc Bacteriostatic – agents that kill bacteria
Stearate A. First statement is true. Second statement
A. It may cause pulmonary inflammation is false.
B. It is wetted by moisture, hence, is less B. First statement is false. Second statement
desirable in many dermatological is true.
problems C. Both statements are true.
C. It is used as a protective D. Both statements are false.
D. It may also be used in the manufacturing 26. It pertains to chemical or physical treatment
of tablets as lubricants that destroys most vegetative microbes or
E. None of the above viruses, but not spores, in or on inanimate
19. Titanium dioxide treated with H2O2 in dilute surfaces.
Sulfuric acid A. Decontamination D. Disinfection
A. Renders it soluble in water B. Sterilization E. Sanitization
B. Produces Titanium oxide C. Pasteurization
C. Imparts an orange-red color to the 27. The effectivity of antiseptics and disinfectants
solution is influenced by:
D. A and C I. Concentration II. Temperature
E. B and C III. Time exposure
20. This protective is used primarily for its opacity A. I only B. I and II C. I and III D. II and
due to its high refractive index III E. I, II and III
28. Pasteurization is conducted at what
temperature?
A. 40 – 60°C D. > 200°C
B. 65 – 100°C E. All of the above
C. 110 – 150°C
29. Properties of an ideal antiseptic agent
I. should have a high surface tension so that
it will spread into the wound
II. not interfere with healing
III. exert a rapid and sustained lethal action
against microorganism
A. I only B. I and II C. I and III D. II and
III E. I, II and III
30. Properties of an ideal disinfectant
I. Penetrates into organic matter
II. Inactivated by living tissues
III. Has rapid lethal action
A. I only B. I and II C. I and III D. II and
III E. I, II and III
31. Mechanisms of action of inorganic
antimicrobial agents
I. Oxidation II. Halogenation III.
Protein precipitation
A. I only B. I and II C. I and III D. II and
III E. I, II and III
32. The following statements is/are true about
oxidizing agents
I. Oxidizing agents have generally poor
penetrability into infected tissues and
organic matter.
II. Potassium permanganate denatures
proteins through direct reduction reaction
III. Sodium perborate act by generating
oxygen and oxygen radicals
A. I only B. I and II C. I and III D. II and
III E. I, II and III
33. Carbamide peroxide is a stable complex of
urea and hydrogen peroxide.
It is used as an antiseptic but not as a
disinfectant.
A. First statement is true. Second statement
is false.
B. First statement is false. Second statement
is true.
C. Both statements are true.
D. Both statements are false.
34. Benzoyl peroxide is keratolytic and
keratogenic.
It is used in the treatment of acne.
A. First statement is true. Second statement
is false.
B. First statement is false. Second statement
is true.
C. Both statements are true.
D. Both statements are false.
35. Which of the following metal cations is/are
protein precipitants?
I. Ca II. Hg III. Sb
A. I only B. I and II C. I and III D. II and
III E. I, II and III
36. Protein precipitation by metal cations is due
to the interaction with nonpolar groups of
protein molecules.
Antimony and Arsenic precipitation of enzyme
proteins by forming ionic bonds with
particular enzyme systems.
A. First statement is true. Second statement
is false.
B. First statement is false. Second statement
is true.
C. Both statements are true.
D. Both statements are false.
37. Astringent property is a surface phenomenon.
Astringents can be used ad styptics.
A. First statement is true. Second statement
is false.
B. First statement is false. Second statement
is true.
C. Both statements are true.
D. Both statements are false.
38. Astringents
I. Cause constriction of capillaries and small
blood vessels
II. Reduce the volume of exudate from
wounds and skin eruptions
III. May stimulate growth of new tissues
A. I only B. I and II C. I and III D. II and
III E. I, II and III
39. Hydrogen peroxide has an astringent
property.
It is stable on prolonged exposure to light.
A. First statement is true. Second statement
is false.
B. First statement is false. Second statement
is true.
C. Both statements are true.
D. Both statements are false.
40. Heating of hydrogen peroxide yields
A. Oxygen D. A and B
B. Water E. B and C
C. Ozone
41. Which of the following is/are not true about
H2O2?
A. Hydrogen peroxide is a weak acid.
B. Storage containers for hydrogen peroxide
should not contain aluminum ions.
C. The solution may be stabilized by the
addition of acetanilid.
D. Depending on the chemical environment,
it may act as either oxidizing or reducing
agent.
 E. Acids increase stability of hydrogen
peroxide.
42. The enzyme that catalyzes decomposition of
hydrogen peroxide.
A. Catalase D. Oxidase
B. Peroxidase E. Oxygenase
C. Hydroxylase
43. Hydrogen peroxide as a reducing agent forms
two oxide ions and requires 2 electrons,
resulting in the change of the oxidation state
of the oxygen to -2.
Hydrogen peroxide as an oxidizing agent
causes an evolution of molecular oxygen as
the result of its actions.
A. First statement is true. Second statement
is false.
B. First statement is false. Second statement
is true.
C. Both statements are true.
D. Both statements are false.
44. A 3% hydrogen peroxide preparation is often
referred as a 10 volume.
In a 6% hydrogen peroxide preparation, 1 mL
of the solution will liberate a 6mL of oxygen at
standard temperature and pressure.
A. First statement is true. Second statement
is false.
B. First statement is false. Second statement
is true.
C. Both statements are true.
D. Both statements are false.
45. Continued use of hydrogen peroxide as
mouthwash may cause hairy tongue.
Hydrogen peroxide should never be injected
into closed body cavities.
A. First statement is true. Second statement
is false.
B. First statement is false, Second statement
is true.
C. Both statements are true.
D. Both statements are false.
46. The Medicinal Zinc Peroxide USP is a mixture
of
I. Zinc peroxide II. Zinc Carbonate III.
Zinc Oxide
A. I only B. I and II C. I and III D. II and
III E. I, II and III
47. Slow decomposition of Zinc Peroxide in water
will yield
I. Zinc Hydroxide II. Hydrogen Peroxide
III. Zinc Oxide
A. I only B. I and II C. I and III D. II and III
E. I, II and III
48. Which of the following is/are true about Zinc
Peroxide?
A. Zinc peroxide exhibits astringent property
due to the release of Zinc hydroxide
B. Hemolytic streptococci are resistant to
the anti-infective activity of zinc peroxide.
C. It is effective against Vincent’s stomatitis.
D. A and B
E. B and C
49. Currently used peroxides
I. Barium peroxide
II. Calcium peroxide
III. Sodium Carbonate Peroxide
A. I only B. I and II C. I and III D. II and
III E. I, II and III
50. The following statements is/are true except:
I. Sodium perborate tetrahydrate exhibits
greater stability than does the
monohydrate.
II. Hydrogen peroxide is a germicide active.
III. Iodine is active against fungi, spores,
yeasts, protozoa, and viruses.
A. I only B. I and II C. I and III D. II and
III E. I, II and III
51. Hydrolysis products of Sodium Perborate
I. Sodium Hydroxide II. H2O2 III.
Sodium Metaborate
A. I only B. I and II C. I and III D. II and
III E. I, II and III
52. Uses of Sodium perborate
I. Bleaching agent
II. Dentrifice preparation
III. Antiseptic
A. I only B. I and II C. I and III D. II and
III E. I, II and III
53. Which of the following is/are not true about
KMnO4?
A. Potassium permanganate is a strong
oxidizing agent.
B. It is oxidized in the presence of HCl and
H2S.
C. When heated, it decomposes into oxygen,
potassium manganate, and manganese
dioxide.
D. Nitrites are oxidized to nitrates by KMnO4.
E. None of the above.
54. What happens when potassium
permanganate is in an alkaline solution?
A. A brown precipitate in produced.
B. Manganese dioxide in precipitated.
C. Permanganate is oxidized.
D. A and B
E. B and C
55. In acid solution, KMnO4 oxidizes iodides to
iodates.
In neutral or alkaline solution, KMnO4
oxidizes iodides to iodine.
 A. First statement is true. Second statement Labaraque’s solution is a preparation that
is false. consists sodium hypochlorite solution diluted
B. First statement is false. Second statement with an equal volume of water.
is true. A. First statement is true. Second statement
C. Both statements are true. is false.
D. Both statements are false. B. First statement is false. Second statement
56. Potassium permanganate oxidizes is true.
I. Sulfur dioxide to sulfuric acid C. Both statements are true.
II. Nitrates to nitrites D. Both statements are false.
III. Iodine to iodides 64. Mechanism of action of Sodium Hypochlorite
A. I only B. I and II C. I and III D. II and I. Oxidation
III E. I, II and III II. Chlorination
57. The brown stain on the skin and tissues that III. Protein precipitation
potassium permanganates leaves is due to A. I only B. I and II C. I and III D. II and
A. Reduction of permanganate ion into III E. I, II and III
manganese dioxide 65. In Modified Dakin’s Solution, the pH is
B. Oxidation of protein by liberated oxygen reduced by the addition of
C. Potassium hydroxide being released A. Sodium D. Potassium
D. Catalase action on the manganite ion Hydroxide Hydroxide
E. All of the above B. Sodium E. Acetic Acid
58. Which of the following make/makes KMnO4 Bicarbonate
of less value than most of other antiseptics? C. Sodium
I. Little penetration power Carbonate
II. Staining of the skin and tissues 66. Warming hypochlorite solutions will yield
III. Short duration of action I. Sodium Chloride II. Hypochlorous acid III.
A. I only B. I and II C. I and III D. II and III Sodium Chlorate
E. I, II and III A. I only B. I and II C. I and III D. II and
59. Potassium permanganate is used in the III E. I, II and III
treatment of 67. Which of the following is not true about
A. Dermatitis D. Eczema Sodium Hypochlorite Solution?
B. Tinea pedia A. All of the above A. It is capable dissolving blood clots and
C. Tinea cruris prolonging clotting time
60. Also known as Dakin’s Solution B. Readily inactivated by tissue proteins
A. Zinc Peroxide D. Silver Nitrate C. It is suitable for application to wounds.
B. Sodium Hypochlorite E. Potassium D. Gives a positive result with Silver nitrate
Solution Arsenate test solution
C. Sodium Hypochloride E. None of the above
solution 68. It is the product obtained by passing chlorine
61. The active component of a disinfectant gas over slaked lime.
preparation known as Antiformin. I. Chlorinated Lime II. Quicklime III.
A. Zinc Peroxide D. Silver Nitrate Bleaching Powder
B. Sodium Hypochlorite E. Potassium A. I only B. I and II C. I and III D. II and
Solution Arsenate III E. I, II and III
C. Sodium Hypochloride 69. Sodium Hypochlorite Solution is used an
solution oxidizing and bleaching agent.
62. It is the only hypochlorite preparation that is Diluted Sodium Hypochlorite Solution is used
officially recognize for local application to as an antiseptic and irrigant for wounds.
tissues as an antibacterial. A. First statement is true. Second statement
A. Modified Dakin’s D. Chloramine is false.
Solution E. Calcium B. First statement is false. Second statement
B. Chloramine Hypoghlorite is true.
C. Sodium C. Both statements are true.
Hypochlorite D. Both statements are false.
Solution, NF 70. The following is/are true about Chloramines
63. Sodium hypochlorite Solution is used as an except
antiseptic.
 I. It is used as an antiseptic agent and in the C. Its oxidizing power is stronger than that of
purification of drinking water. chlorine.
II. Halazone is a chloramine product D. A and C
III. It releases Hypochloric acid upon E. B and C
hydrolysis in water. 78. Potassium chlorate oxidizes iodine to iodate.
A. I only B. I and II C. I and III D. II and Metal spatulas should be used in handling
III E. I, II and III iodine to avoid reduction to iodide ion.
71. When chlorine gas is dissolved in neutral or A. First statement is true. Second statement
acidic water ________ is formed that serves is false.
the basis of it anti-infective property. B. First statement is false. Second statement
A. Hypochloric acid D. Sodium Chloride is true.
B. Hypochlorous E. Hypochlorite acid C. Both statements are true.
acid D. Both statements are false.
C. Hydrochloric acid 79. Preparations providing free iodine are
72. Mechanism of anti-infective property of I. Virucidal II. Fungistatic III.
Iodine includes Amoebicidal
I. Iodination of protein aromatic residues A. I only B. I and II C. I and III D. II and
II. Oxidation of sulfhydryl groups of proteins III E. I, II and III
III. Formation of chelates 80. Treatment for Iodine toxicity includes
A. I only B. I and II C. I and III D. II and I. Sodium Thiosulfate solution
III E. I, II and III administration
73. Iodophors are both bacteriostatic and II. Gastric lavage with soluble starch solution
fungistatic. III. Administration of N-acetylcystein
Iodophors are active iodine complexes. A. I only B. I and II C. I and III D. II and
A. First statement is true. Second statement III E. I, II and III
is false. 81. Boulton’s solution
B. First statement is false. Second statement A. Strong Iodine D. Ammoniated
is true. Solution Mercury
C. Both statements are true. B. Phenolated Iodine E. Sublimed Sulfur
D. Both statements are false. Solution
74. 5% of Iodine in water with Potassium iodide C. Colloidal Silver
A. Povidone- Iodine D. Iodine solution Iodide
B. Stong Iodine E. Boulton’s Iodine 82. Iodine Tincture is more preferred over Iodine
solution solution solution in the treatment of open wounds or
C. Iodine Tincture tissues.
75. It is commonly known as Lugol’s Solution The alcohol in Iodine Tincture provides
A. Iodine tincture D. Boulton’s Iodine wetting or spreading effect and additional
B. Iodine solution solution antibacterial effect.
C. Strong Iodine E. Povidone - Iodine A. First statement is true. Second statement
solution is false.
76. Iodine Tincture is 2% iodine in water with B. First statement is false. Second statement
sodium iodide.
is true.
Iodine Solution is 2% iodine in 50% alcohol
with sodium iodide. C. Both statements are true.
A. First statement is true. Second statement D. Both statements are false.
is false. 83. Povidone-iodine properties
I. Non-volatile II. Non-staining
B. First statement is false. Second statement
III. Non-toxic
is true. A. I only B. I and II C. I and III D. II and
C. Both statements are true. III E. I, II and III
D. Both statements are false. 84. The following statement/s is/ are true about
77. The following is/are true except Povidone-Iodine
A. Iodide ions have antibacterial properties I. Povidone-Iodine kills both gram-positive
B. The oxidizing action of iodine is due to the and gram-negative bacteria.
formation of Hypoiodous acid
 II. The povidone component increases the C. Silver nitrate is used in the treatment of
solubility of iodine and provides a fast- infected ulcers in the mouth.
release form of iodine. D. Silver Picrate is effective in the treatment
III. The bactericidal action is stronger of Trichomonas vaginalis.
compared to that of Iodine Solution. E. Picric acid may produce nephritis
A. I only B. I and II C. I and III D. II and 93. Mild Silver Protein NF has astringent effect.
III E. I, II and III It has less penetrating ability than solutions
85. Silver Salts reacted with ferrous salts will form containing silver ion.
metallic silver. A. First statement is true. Second statement
Silver ions form complex with protein is false.
molecules causing precipitation. B. First statement is false. Second statement
A. First statement is true. Second statement is true.
is false. C. Both statements are true.
B. First statement is false. Second statement D. Both statements are false.
94. Which of the following is/ are true about Mild
is true.
Silver Protein
C. Both statements are true. I. It should be freshly prepared.
D. Both statements are false. II. Calcium Disodium EDTA may be used as
86. Which of the following form/s insoluble stabilizer.
precipitates with Silver Nitrate? III. Irritant effect increases with dilution
I. Iodide II. Bromide III. A. I only B. I and II C. I and III D. II and
Chloride III E. I, II and III
A. I only B. I and II C. I and III D. II and 95. Mild Silver Protein is usually employed as a
III E. I, II and III bactericidal agent.
87. Silver Nitrate given at high concentrations is Strong Silver protein contains less silver than
I. Astringent II. Caustic III. Mild Silver protein.
Bactericidal A. First statement is true. Second statement
A. I only B. I and II C. I and III D. II and is false.
III E. I, II and III
B. First statement is false. Second statement
88. Metal that exhibit oligodynamic action
A. Ag B. Hg C. Au D. Sn E. All is true.
of the above C. Both statements are true.
89. Employed prophylactically against ophthalmia D. Both statements are false.
neonatorum 96. Mild Silver Protein is used in
A. Ammoniated D. Silver Nitrate I. Bladder Irrigation
Mercury E. Sulfur Dioxide II. Treatment of Gonococcal infection
B. Precipitated III. Treatment of Respiratory tract infection
Sulfur A. I only B. I and II C. I and III D. II and
C. Sublimed Sulfur III E. I, II and III
90. Silver Nitrate use may cause 97. Which of the following is/are true?
I. Argyria II. Methemoglobinemia I. Fresh silver stains on the skin can be
III. Hairy Tongue removed by painting the area with
A. I only B. I and II C. I and III D. II and Tincture of Iodine
III E. I, II and III II. The excess iodine can be removed by
91. Silver Nitrate is effective at reducing infection treating with Sodium Thiosulfate
due to III. Potassium Cyanide can be used to remove
I. Staphylococcus aureus stains from clothing.
II. Proteus A. I only B. I and II C. I and III D. II and
III. Pseudonomonas aeroginosa III E. I, II and III
A. I only B. I and II C. I and III D. II and 98. Mercury has the ability to undergo auto-
III E. I, II and III oxidation.
92. The following is/ are true except It combines with oxygen to form yellow
A. Treatment with Silver Nitrate can cause Mercuric oxide when heated in air to boiling.
electrolyte disturbances. A. First statement is true. Second statement
B. Silver Nitrate is contraindicated with 3rd is false.
degree burn.
 B. First statement is false. Second statement
is true.
C. Both statements are true.
D. Both statements are false.
99. Mercurous compounds contain two
monovalent mercury ions bonded by a
covalent metal bond.
Mercury form both mono- and divalent
cations.
A. First statement is true. Second statement
is false.
B. First statement is false. Second statement
is true.
C. Both statements are true.
D. Both statements are false.
100. Antiseptic action of Mercury ions is due
to:
I. Binding with the polar groups in the
protein structure
II. Precipitation of proteins
III. Inhibition of bacterial sulfhydryl–
containing enzymes
A. I only B. I and II C. I and III D. II and
III E. I, II and III
101. Therapeutic actions of Mercury
I. Antiseptic II. Diuretic III.
Cathartic
A. I only B. I and II C. I and III D. II and
III E. I, II and III
102. The following is/are true except:
I. Ammoniated Mercury is commonly known
as Yellow precipitate
II. Ammoniated Mercury is used in the
treatment of Impetigo Contagiosa and
crab louse.
III. Mercuric chloride is known as Corrosive
sublimate
A. I only B. I and II C. I and III D. II and
III E. I, II and III
103. Allotropic forms of sulfur
I. Rhombic II. Monoclinic III.
Amorphous
A. I only B. I and II C. I and III D. II and
III E. I, II and III
104. Sulfur reacts metals and non-metals to
form sulfides.
In the presence of an oxidizing agent and
water, sulfur dioxide is produced.
A. First statement is true. Second statement
is false.
B. First statement is false. Second statement
is true.
C. Both statements are true.
D. Both statements are false.
105. Which of the following is/are not true
about the antibacterial property of Sulfur?
I. Elemental sulfur is a powerful antiseptic.
II. The antibacterial action is due to the
oxidation-reduction products of the
element.
III. The antibacterial action is attributed to
the formation of sulphides and
Pentathionic acid.
A. I only B. I and II C. I and III D. II and
III E. I, II and III
106. The following are correctly matched
except
I. Calomel – Mercuric chloride
II. Sublimed Sulfur – Flowers of Sulfur
III. Milk of Sulfur – Precipitated Sulfur
A. I only B. I and II C. I and II D. I and III
E. I, II, and III
107. It is a mixture composed chiefly of
potassium polysulfide and potassium
thiosulfate that is used in the preparation of
White Lotion.
A. Flowers of Sulfur D. A and C
B. Milk of Sulfur E. B and C
C. Sulfurated
potash
108. The following is/are true about Selenium
Sulfide
I. It has cytostatic action
II. 2.5% suspension is used for treating
dandruff
III. It is less irritating than Cadmium Sulfide
A. I only B. I and II C. I and II D. I and III
E. I, II, and III
109. Ammoniated Mercury is used in the
treatment of impetigo contagiosa.
Boric acid is a weak bacteriostatic.
A. First statement is true. Second statement
is false.
B. First statement is false. Second statement
is true.
C. Both statements are true.
D. Both statements are false.
110. Mercury compounds are bactericidal
agents.
Selenium sulfide may cause rebound oiliness
of the scalp.
A. First statement is true. Second statement
is false.
B. First statement is false. Second statement
is true.
C. Both statements are true.
D. Both statements are false.
111. Which of the following is/are true?
I. Arsenicals are protoplasmic agents.
 II. Pentavalent arsenicals are less toxic to III. Liver of sulfur is used as an scabicide
mammalian cells than trivalent arsenicals A. I only B. I and II C. I and III D. II and
are. III E. I, II and III
III. Inorganic Arsenicals are less selective
between host cells and parasitic cells than
organic arsenicals are.
A. I only B. I and II C. I and III D. II and
III E. I, II and III
112. Arsenic containing compounds
I. Sodium Cacodylate II. Stibophen
III. Glycobiarsol
A. I only B. I and II C. I and III D. II and
III E. I, II and III
113. Which of the following is/are not true
about organoantimony derivatives?
I. Pentavalent compounds are more active
against filariasis than are trivalent
compounds.
II. Trivalent compounds are more active
against leishmaniasis than are pentavalent
compouds.
III. Antimony-containing compounds are
capable of irritating gastric mucosa,
hence, are emetics.
A. I only B. I and II C. I and III D. II and
III E. I, II and III
114. It is the drug of choice for treating
infections caused by Schistosoma japonicum.
A. Sulfur Dioxide D. Sodium Cacodylate
B. Colloidal Silver E. Tryparsamide
Iodide
C. Tartar Emetic
115. Astringents
I. are protein precipitants of limited
penetrative power
II. Styptic agent
III. Anti-perspirant
A. I only B. I and II C. I and III D. II and
III E. I, II and III
116. Burrow’s Solution
A. Aluminum D. Zinc Chloride
Sulfate E. Boric Acid
B. Zinc Sulfate
C. Aluminum
Acetate
117. Zinc Chloride is used as
I. Escharotic agent
II. Dentin desensitizer
III. Mild antiseptic
A. I only B. I and II C. I and III D. II and
III E. I, II and III
118. The following is/are not true except
I. Treatment with cysteine and dimercaprol
can reverse the antibacterial effect of
mercurial compounds.
II. Zinc sulfate is used internally as an emetic