Course Examination in 16.

Purine alkaloid used in the tx of cardiac edema &

PHARMACOGNOSY WITH PLANT CHEMISTRY angina pectoris because it has little stimulant action
on the CNS.
Choose the BEST answer. A. Theophylline B. Theobromine
1. This is a dried, hydrophilic, colloidal substance C. Coffee D. Aminophylline
extracted from Gelliium cartilagineum and Gracilaria 17. The oleo-gum-resin obtained from Commiphora
confervoides. molmol.
A. Agar B. Algin A. Storax B. Myrrh
C. Carrageenan D. Karaya C. Benzoin D. Turpentine
2. Amorphous products w/ complex chemical nature, 18. Skeletal muscle relaxant from South American Arrow
and are believed to be oxidation products of poison
terpenes. A. Tubocurarine chloride B. Atracurium besylate
A. Resins B. Resenes C. Physostigmine D. Sanguinarine
C. Resinols D. Balsams 19. These are resinous mixtures containing cinnamic
3. Which of the following is a microbial gum? acids, benzoic acids, or both, or esters of these
A. Dextrin B. Xanthan acids.
C. Acacia D. Guar A. Resins B. Balsams
4. The coffee family belongs to what alkaloidal family? C. Gums D. Tannins
A. Pyridine-piperidine B. Tropane 20. Paracelsus referred to it as the Stone of Immortality.
C. Quinoline D. Purine A. Morphine B. Codeine
5. Principal anthraquinone glycoside in Aloe C. Heroin D. Opium E. Cocaine
barbadensis? 21. Which of the following is/are homoglycan(s)?
A. Chrysophanic acid B. Anthromol A. Starch B. Inulin C.
C. Barbaloin D. Emodin Gums
6. Methyl salicylate/gaultheria oil is classified D. All of the above E. A and B only
chemically as ________ volatile oil. 22. Final step in the preparation of drugs for the
A. Phenol B. Phenolic ether commercial market, consisting of the removal of
C. Ketone D. Ester extraneous matter.
7. Anthraquinone glycoside is not employed as A. Packaging B. Preservation
cathartic? C. Garbling D. Harvesting
A. Chrysazin B. Rheum 23. Natural relationship existing among plants and
C. Buckthorn bark D. Chrysarobin animals.
8. The source of bassorin A. Taxonomy B. Morphology
A. Acacia B. Karaya C. Phylogeny D. Classification
C. Indian gum D. Tragacanth 24. Give the proper sequences of the following
9. Which of the following is the source of cassia oil? processes in the preparation of natural drugs.
A. Clove B. Cinnamon I. Garbling II. Collection III. Drying
C. Myristica D. Anise IV. Harvesting V. Packaging
10. Which of the ff. alkaloids is classified as an A. III-I-IV-II-V B. II-IV-III-I-V
anthelmintic/vermifuge in veterinary practice? C. II-I-IV-V-III D. IV-I-III-V-II
A. Lobeline ` B. Nicotine 25. This is used as a chocolate substitute.
C. Arecoline D. Scopolamine A. Guar B. Locust bean
11. Most widely distributed monocyclic terpene in citrus, C. Psyllium D. All of the above
peppermint, caraway, cardamom, coriander, etc. 26. Which of the following about volatile & fixed oils is
A. Limonene B. Pinene true?
C. Sabinene D. Myrcene A. Fixed oils can be distilled
12. Xylose is used as a/an B. Volatile oils can be saponified with alkalis
A. Diuretic B. Pharmaceutic excipient C. Volatile oils do not become rancid
C. Binder D. Diagnostic Aid D. Fixed oils oxidize and resinify
13. What type of process is employed in the extraction 27. This is formed from sucrose by the action of a
of volatile oils from citrus fruits (lemon oil, orange transglucosylase enzyme system present in
oil)? Leuconostoc mesenteroides.
A. Expression B. Enfleurage A. Dextran B. Dextrin
C. Ecuelle D. Destructive distillation C. Insulin D. Guar gum
14. Poison ivy and oak contain a non-volatile phenolic 28. Which of the following is a source of sucrose?
principle producing allergic symptoms. This is A. Acer saccharum B. Bos taurus
A. Urushiol B. Toxicodendrol C. Prunus cerasus D. Sorbus aucuparia
C. 3-pentodecylcatechol D. Exine 29. The local name of Quisqualis indica:
15. Basic nitrogenous compounds of plant origin that are A. Niyog B. Niyog-niyogan
physiologically active C. Moras D. None
A. Glycosides B. Alkaloids C. Hormones 30. Alkaloid which is the drug of choice against malaria:
D. Terpenoids E. Lipids A. Cincholine B. Quinine
C. Papaverine D. Argonovine
31. Is the common medicinal use of volatile oil:

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 A. Carminative B. Bacteriostatic II. Facilitate milling and grinding
C. Antimicrobial D. All of these III. Prevent the action of enzymes and bacteria
32. Benne oil: IV. It fixes the constituents
A. Flaxseed oil B. Sesame oil A. I and II B. III only C. I, II, IV
C. Almond oil D. Olive oil D. I, III, IV E. I,II,III, IV
33. What type of distillation is employed to plants in the 47. Rancidity occurs in which compounds?
family Pinaceae when heated w/o access to air? A. Fats B. Fixed oil
A. Water B. Water & steam C. Waxes D. All of the above
C. Direct steam D. Destructive 48. Hydrocyanic acid and benzaldehyde are product of
34. Neroli oil: hydrolysis of which compound?
A. Orange oil B. Orange peel oil A. Sinigrin B. Amygdalin
C. Orange flower oil D. All of the above C. Sinalbin D. Myrosin
35. Which of the following is TRUE about uva-ursi? 49. Which of the ff. is/are present in the laxative
A. Available as herbal teas B. Diuretic Movicol?
C. Weak urinary antiseptic D. All of the above I. Acacia II. Tragacanth III. Karaya IV. Ghatti
36. The approved therapeutic use of lagundi. gum
A. Antidiarrheal A. I only B. I, II, III
B. Remedy for asthma and cough relief C. III only D. III, IV
C. Hypoglycemic 50. A vesicating principle from Spanish flies
D. Relief of stomachaches A. Cantharidin B. Chrysarobin
37. Which of the following statement is correct? C. Dicumarol D. Rosin
A. Synthetic Camphor is levorotatory 51. Ergotamine tartrate is used in the treatment of?
B. Natural Camphor is dextrorotatory A. Glaucoma B. Migraine
C. Both natural and semisynthetic camphor are C. Hypertension D. Labor and delivery
racemic 52. Which is used as a chemotherapeutic agent?
D. A and B only A. Vinca alkaloids B. Opium
38. Classify the alkaloid ergotamine C. Veratrum D. Cinchona
A. Indole B. Tropane 53. Natural products whose structure is divided into
C. Isoquinoline D. Quinoline isoprene units:
39. Carbohydrates are A. Alkaloids B. Tannins
A. Polyhydroxyaldehydes or Polyhydroxyketones C. Resins D. Terpenoids
B. Polyhydroxyacids 54. α-1,6-linked glucan formed from hydrolysis of
C. Hemiacetals sucrose
D. Polymers of amino acids A. Inulin B. Dextrose
40. The ff statements are true except C. Dextran D. Dextrin
A. Hydrolyzable tannins give positive results with 55. Substance in soybean found in proprietary products
Goldbeater’s skin test useful in controlling derange lipid and cholesterol
B. Hydrolyzable tannins give a deep blue color with metabolism.
FeCl3 A. Ergosterol B. Lecithin
C. Nonhydrolyzable tannins test negative w/ bromine C. Resin D. Ricin
water 56. Substance obtained from the lipid fraction of
D. Condensed tannins give a greenish-black color w/ soybeans and used as a precursor for steroidal
FeCl3 hormones.
41. Liquid alkaloids except A. Cholesterol B. Ergosterol
A. Atropine B. Coniine C. Prostaglandin D. Stigmasterol
C. Sparteine D. Nicotine 57. Cardiac glycosides are obtained from:
42. A disaccharide used as a stimulant laxative A. Gamboges B. Convallaria
A. Lactose B. Lactulose C. Opium D. All of the above
C. Maltose D. Sucrose 58. Source/s of commercially useful gums
43. Mint belongs to the which of the following family? A. Marine gums B. Seed gums
A. Lamiaceae B. Rutaceae C. Microbial gums D. AOTA E. NOTA
C. Brassicaceae D. Asteraceae 59. Borntrager test is used for the detection of:
44. Leaves used in the extraction of plant constituents A. Saponin B. Alkaloid
are best collected during which conditions? C. Volatile oils D. Anthraquinone
A. Dry weather 60. This method is the simplest in preventing insect
B. Before fully expanded attacks and other form of destruction:
C. As the aerial parts die A. Exposure to 65˚C B. Adding drops
D. After period of damp weather of CHCl3
45. A resinous exudate from Pistacia lentiscus that is C. Use of methyl bromide D. Both A and C
used in the form of dental varnish to seal cavities. 61. Solvent of choice for phytochemical screening?
A. Eriodictyon B. Jalap A. 80% ethyl alcohol B. Boiling Water
C. Mastic D. Kava C. Demineralized water D. 5% sodium
46. Purpose/s of drying: hydroxide
I. Ensure good keeping qualities

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62. Organic acid found in fruits of Averrhoa bilimbi which 77. This refers to starch that has been mechanically or
is used as bleaching agent: chemically processed to rupture all or part of the
A. Citric acid B. Malic acid granules in the presence of water.
C. Tartaric acid D. Oxalic acid A. Sodium starch glycolate B. Hetastarch
63. Which of the following statement is true? C. Pregelatinized starch D. All of the above
I. Wine is sometimes used medicinally as a strong 78. Which of the ff. solutions is useful in testing lignin?
stimulant and tonic A. Potash solution B. Picric acid solution
II. Whiskey is used as CNS stimulant C. Nitric acid solution D.
III. Brandy is used as CNS stimulant Phloroglucinol solution
A. I and II B. II and III 79. The carcinogenic constituent found in nganga?
C. I and III D. I, II and III A. Tannin B. Glycoside C. Alkaloid
64. These are major carotenoids in plants, except: D. Volatile Oil E. Volatile Oil
A. β – carotene B. Lycopene 80. Which of the following pairs is correct?
C. α – carotene D. Gossypol A. Pectin-cellulose derivatives
65. Neurotransmitter present in Nettle leaf: B. Karaya-microbial gum
A. Serotonin B. Acetylcholine C. Algin-marine gum
C. Choline D. Dopamine D. Acacia- Seed gum
66. Acid which is considered as a universal precursor for 81. Liquid separated from the coagulum is
fatty acids, lipids, and other organic plant products: A. Condensed milk B. Butter
A. Gallic acid B. Malic acid C. Buttermilk D. Whey
C. Citric acid D. Acetic acid 82. C. angustifolia and C. acutifolia are used
67. Plant part that is a usual source of fixed oil: therapeutically as:
A. Flowers B. Leaves A. Laxative B. Anti-inflammatory
C. Bark D. Seeds C. Diuretic D. Antifungal
68. Ethiodized oil is an iodine addition product of ethyl 83. Used as astringents in inflammation of mucous
ester of the fatty acid of _________. membrane:
A. Corn B. Peanut A. Calabar bean B. Hydrastis canadensis
C. Almond D. Poppy seed C. Sanguinarine D. Nicotiana tabacum
69. Carnauba wax contains: 84. The syrup formulation of this constituent was used in
A. Myricyl cerotate B. Myricyl palmitate the treatment of drug overdose and in certain
C. Benzyl cinnamate D. Cinnamyl poisoning:
benzoate A. Belladona B. Opium C.
70. Linoleic and linolenic acids are polyunsaturated Cinchona
octadecenoic acids. These fatty acids are essential D. Ipecac E. Charcoal
for human nutrition and have been called as 85. Paregoric is also known as:
A. Vitamin P B. Vitamin H A. Opium tincture B. Dover’s powder
C. Vitamin B17 D. Vitamin F C. Camphorated opium tincture D. Laudanum
71. Acridity of overheated fixed oil is due to the
formation of: 86. Mescaline, a psychomimetics, is obtained from:
A. Linolein B. Stearin A. Psilocybe Mexicana B. Lophophora williamsii
C. Acrolein D. Palmitin C. Catha edulis D. Rivea corymbosa
72. Which of the following health problems could 87. The ff. statements are true about volatile oils,
aggravate by increased consumption of large except:
quantities of licorice? A. They are odoriferous principles of plants and
A. Peptic ulcer B. Addison’s disease animals
C. Gastric acid D. Hypertension B. Most are soluble in alcohol
73. Solvent used to extract chrysarobin from Goa C. They are optically active
powder? D. Refractive indices are usually high in range
A. 90% alcohol B. Acetone 88. Which of the ff. statement about alkaloids is/are true:
C. Ether D. Hot benzene I. Most of them are physiologically active even in
74. Which active constituent has bactericidal property small amounts.
due to their sulfur containing molecule? II. Alkaloidal salts are soluble in organic solvents
A. Rosmarinic acid B. Parthenolide III. They are precipitated by Mayer’s reagent,
C. Allicin D. Inulin Wagner’s reagent and Valser’s reagent
75. Which of the following pairs is correct? A. I and II B. II and III
A. Adonis– anthraquinone glycoside C. I and III D. I, II and III
B. Ginseng– saponin glycoside 89. An alkaloid used to reduce rigidity and tremors for
C. Cantharides– phenol glycoside those suffering from parkinson’s disease.
D. Rhubarb – cyanophoric glycoside A. Atropine B. Hyoscine
76. It is also known as may apple or mandrake and it is C. Hyoscyamine D. Scopolamine
employed as an anti-mitotic and caustic: 90. This is a mixture of protein – digesting enzyme &
A. Podophyllum B. Yerba Santa milk clotting enzymes obtained from the juice of
C. Eriodictyon D. Mastic Ananas comosus.
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 C. Trypsin D. Chymotrypsin
91. Gum usually used as a substitute for acacia
A. Ghatti B. Tragacanth
C. Karaya D. Algin
92. The most important monosaccharides found in
plants
A. Hexoses B. Pentoses
C. Heptoses D. Octoses
93. What is the principal constituent of Nutgall?
A. Gallic acid B. Ellagic acid
C. Resin D. Tannic acid
94. Clove oil (eugenol) is chemically classified as __
volatile oil.
A. Alcohol B. Aldehyde
C. Phenol D. Ketone
95. Anise oil is chemically classified as __ volatile oil.
A. Oxide B. Ketone
C. Aldehyde D. Phenolic ether
96. This refers to the solid resin obtained from Pinus
palustris, which is used as stiffening agent in
cerates, plasters and ointments.
A. Jalap B. Rosin C.
Colophony
D. A and B E. B and C
97. Which alkaloidal reagent is composed of
phosphotungstic acid?
A. Wagner’s reagent B. Scheibler’s
reagent
C. Sonnenschein’s reagent D. Mayer’s reagent
98. Which of the ff statements regarding pilocarpine is
true?
I. It is an imidazole alkaloid
II. Cholinergic drug used in the treatment of
glaucoma
III. Mydriatic
A. I and II B. II and III
C. I and III D. I, II and III
99. A glucosan yield glucose units on hydrolysis. While
insulin is a ________
A. Fructosan B. Hexosan C.
Pentosan D. Diosan E. All of
these
100. This alkaloid is employed in ophthalmology to
treat glaucoma
A. Eserine B. Reseroine C. Emetine
D. Morphine E. Strychnine

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