1. The following are OTC medicines EXCEPT? a) Paracetamol b) Aspirin c) Iron III polymaltose d) Cefixime 2. 2. One(1) Litre is equivalent to a) 10mls b) 100mls c) 1000mls d) 10000mls 3. 3. What is the meaning of prn on a prescription a) As needed b) Now c) In the morning d) At bedtime 4. 4. Which of the following correctly explains ac on the prescription? a) Before meals b) After meals c) With food d) In the evening 5. 5. Which of the following correctly explains od on a prescription? a) As needed b) Now c) Daily d) At bedtime 6. What is the meaning of gutt on a prescription? a) Mouthwash b) Eye drops c) Drops d) Ear drops 7. 7. The following are excipients EXCEPT? a) Starch b) Acacia c) Menthol d) Acetyl salicylic acid 8. 8. The following medicines can be taken during pregnancy EXCEPT? a) Folic acid b) Multivitamin c) Chloramphenicol d) Vitamin B-complex 9. 9. Unexpected effects that may vary from persons to person that may happen when certain people take certain medications are referred to as a) Side effects b) Contraindication c) Adverse drug reactions d) None of the above 10. 10. Suppositories are meant to be inserted into the a) Vagina b. Anus c) Mouth d) Nose 11. 11. Which of the following preparation have a local effect? a) Lidocaine spray b) Triple action ointment c) Miconazole oral gel d) All of the above 12. 12. Suspensions are liquid preparation composed of a) Fine solid powder and water b) Large solid powder and water c) Solid and water d) Water and oil 13. 13. The title of the head of the Pharmacy Council is a) The chief executive officer b) The managing director c) The registrar d) The chairman 14. 14. The following are duties of the Pharmacy Council EXCEPT? a) Register only pharmacists b) Ensuring equitable distribution of pharmacies c) Keeping a register of pharmacists and pharmaceutical support staffs d) Exercising disciplinary powers over pharmacists 15. 15. These are true of a valid prescription EXCEPT? a) Must be written in indelible ink and signed by approve prescriber b) Must bear the address of the prescriber c) Indicate the total number of the medicine to be supplied and the dose of the medicine to be taken d) Must bear the age of the prescriber 16. 16. Medicines with Analgesic properties are use to relieve a) Ulcer b) Diarrhea c) Pain d) Malaria 17. 17. The following are haematinics EXCEPT a) Durol b) Haemoglobin c) Iron III polymaltose d) Promethazine 18. 18. The warning label ʻAvoid alcoholic drinks ʼ must be used when dispensing? a) Methyldopa b) Malafan c) Metronidazole d) Paracetamol 19. 19. The warning label ʻ Avoid dairy products ʼ must be used when dispensing? a) Aluminium hydroxide b) Indomethacin c) Ciprofloxacillin d) Paracetamol 20. 20. A ………………… is the recipient of services, product or an idea from a seller in exchange for money a) Buyer b) Client c) Patient d) Customer 21. 21. What is the full meaning of ACTs? a) Artemisinin-based Combination Therapy b) Artemether-based Combination Therapy c) Artesunate-based Combination Therapy d) Artemos-based Combination Therapy 22. 22. Prescription Only Medicines (POM) should be dispensed with a valid prescription. All the following are examples of POMs EXCEPT a) Ceftriaxone injection 1g b) Ibuprofen 200mg c) Lisinopril 10mg d) Glibenclamide 5mg 23. 23. In a Pharmacy setting, poor communication could lead to discontentment with services provided. This result in a) Customer satisfaction b) Waste of time and resources c) Increase in revenue d) Good relationship 24. 24. What name is given to individuals that were preparing drugs for patients based on formulas written by doctors a) Apostles b) Empirical healers c) Apothecaries d) Apothecary 25. 25. The role of the pharmacy practice regulator (Pharmacy Council) is: a) To protect, promote and maintain the health, safety and wellbeing of members of the public in order to uphold standards and public trust in pharmacy b) To protect the interest of its members c) To regulate the classification of medicines d) To regulate the importation and distribution of medicine 26. 26. Which of the following statements about primary care is true? a) Care delivered at hospitals b) Care given involving prolonged hospitalization c) Healthcare which strictly involves a medical specialist d) Day to day healthcare given by a health care provider without the need for a specialist 27. 27. A disease being self-limiting means a) It resolves with medication b) It resolves without medication c) It resolves after three (3) days d) None of the above 28. 28. The following are symptoms of COVID-19 EXCEPT a) Fever b) Loss of taste c) Loss of smell d) Loss of hearing 29. 29. How long does a suspected COVID-19 patient remain in isolation a) 10days b) 7days c) 14days d) 21days 30. 30. Which of these is a way one can protect themselves from COVID-19 disease a) Hugging people b) Coughing into the handkerchief c) Wearing of PPE d) Going to crowded places 31. 31. The shelf life of a product refers a) When the product will expire b) How long it can be kept in a pharmacy irrespective of storage conditions c) The duration in which the product is safe for use d) The date the drug was placed on the shelf 32. 32. The Pharmacy receives and serves prescription from a) Veterinary surgeons b) Dentists c) Medical officer d) All of the above 33. 33. In the event of misconduct of an MCA in the performance of his/her duties, all of these may be applied EXCEPT a) Revocation of certificate b) Suspension of certificate c) Reprimand d) None of the above 34. 34. Mrs Adjei rushed her 3year old daughter to your pharmacy. She had diarrhea and was in severe pain. What probing questions would you ask? a) How long has the diarrhea lasted? b) How frequent has the child been passing stool? c) Is the stool bloody? d) All of the above 35. 35. What action should you take in relation to the above? a) Allow patient to rest 15minutes b) Refer patient to the nearest hospital c) Send patient home d) None of the above 36. 36. The scope of health service environment extends from Health education, promotion and prevention to a) Treatment b) Sales c) None of the above d) All of the above 37. 37. In the health service environment, treatment centres include the following a) Hospitals, clinics, pharmacies, over the counter medicine shops, laboratories b) Clinics, pharmacies, NGOs centre, health training institutions, pharmaceutical companies c) Hospitals, laboratories, medical and health research centres d) All the above 38. 38. The following are roles of a Pharmacist EXCEPT a) Manufacturing of medicines b) Dispensing c) Counseling of patients d) Administering injections to patient 39. 39. The following are members of the pharmaceutical care team EXCEPT? a) The MCA b) The Nurse c) Pharmacy Technician d) The Pharmacist 40. 40. The following prescription is brought to your pharmacy Tab paracetamol 1g tid * 5/7 How many tablets will you dispense? a) 15 b) 30 c) 35 41. 41. A prescription for MMT: 15mls qid *7/7. What volume will you give? a) 500mls b) 150mls c) 1000mls d) None of the above 42. 42. What is a common side effect of Chlorpheniramine? a) Neuropathic pain b) Drowsiness c) Liver failure d) Diarrhoea 43. 43. What type of dosage form is an emulsion? a) Cream b) Liquid c) Suspension d) Syrup 44. 44. The shelf life of a reconstituted azithromycin powder of suspension is: a) 14days b) 21days c) 7days d) 3days 45. 45. In the use of ophthalmic preparations, the tip of the eye drop should not touch a) To allow the drop to fall on the eye easily b) To increase the chance of having more drops on the eye c) To prevent contamination of the tip of the eye drop d) To prevent possible blindness 46. 46. The control of fertility to prevent pregnancy is termed a) Contraception b) Family planning c) Implanting d) None of the above 47. 47. The following are all chronic diseases EXCEPT a) Asthma b) Hypertension c) Diabetes d) Malaria 48. 48. Using computer based system in a pharmacy offers the following advantages EXCEPT a) Improving MCA staff competence b) Tracking stock efficiently c) Managing staff records efficiently d) Reducing time spent processing large amounts of information 49. 49. The following are steps that can be taken to prevent the spread of cholera EXCEPT a) Eating hot food b) Washing of hands with soap and water c) Drinking clean water d) Taking ORS 50. 50. The most common cause of death in children with severe unmanaged diarrhoea is a) Loss of appetite b) Vomiting c) Fever d) Dehydration Loading … Question 1 of 50
