MID-SEMESTER EXAMINATION

(AUGUST 2012 SESSION)

INTRODUCTION TO PHARMACY
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LECTURER :
MATRIC NO

: .

VENUE

: .

PROGRAMME : ..

OCTOBER 2012

DURATION : 2 HOURS

INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Candidates must read all questions carefully.

2. The examination script consists of the followings:

Part
A

Types of
Questions
15 MCQ

9 Short Answers

Instruction
Answer ALL
questions
Answer ALL
questions

Answer Sheets to be
Used
OMR Sheet
Question paper

THIS EXAMINATION SCRIPT CONTAINS 14 PAGES INCLUDING THE FRONT COVER

DO NOT OPEN THE EXAMINATION SCRIPT UNTIL FURTHER INSTRUCTION

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PART A
(15 marks)
Time: 20 minutes

INSTRUCTION
This part consists of FIFTEEN (15) questions. Answer ALL questions on the OMR sheet
provided.

1.

The followings are the objectives of the Malaysian National Medicine Policy (MNMP)
EXCEPT:
A.
Promoting equitable access to essential medicines
B.
Promoting rational use medicines
C.
Increasing the number of registered pharmacist in hospitals
D.
Promoting rational use medicines

2.

__________________ is a compendium of dugs contains lists of medications, elixirs

and other remedies and also called recipe book.
A.
Pharmacology
B.
Pharmacopeia
C.
Pharmokinetics
D.
Pharmaceutics

3.

The pharmacy team is charged with the challenge of getting the right patient,
A.
the right medication in the right form and dose at the right time.
B.
the right medication in the right address at the right time
C.
the right dose in the right time at the right address
D.
the right medication at the right time and day

4.

The establishment of the pharmacy shop, operated by a pharmacist, first occurred

in:
A.
Baghdad
B.
Rome
C.
Salerno
D.
Spain

5.

Which of the following was known as father of pharmacology?

A.
Hippocrates
B.
Theophratus
C.
Mithridates
D.
Dioscorides

6.

The followings are the non-government organization related to pharmacy practice in

Malaysia EXCEPT:
A. MOPI
B. MPS
C. DCA
D. MCPA

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7.

What is the symbol of pharmacy?

A.
Red cross
B.
Blue cross
C.
Recipere
D.
Signature

8.

How do therapeutically equivalent generics compare to brand name medication?

A.
different active ingredient and same therapeutic effects.
B.
same active ingredient and same therapeutic effects.
C.
different active ingredient and different therapeutic effects.
D.
same active ingredient and different therapeutic effects.

9.

Which of the following suffixes means inflammation?

A.
-cele
B.
- itis
C.
-lysis
D.
-algia

10.

The abbreviation q.d means :

A.
every hour
B.
every day
C.
twice a day
D.
four times a day

11.

Which of the following prefixes means bad, difficult, and painful?

A.
ExB.
DisC.
DysD.
Meta-

12.

If the prescription calls for Erythromycin 250 mg, I tab. t.d.s x 5/7, meaning :
A.
One tablet to be taken twice a day for a week
B.
One tablet to be taken three times a day for a week
C.
One tablet to be taken three times a day for five days
D.
One tablet to be taken five times a day for three days

13.

If the doctor instructed the patient to take the medication before food, at night and
when necessary, which one of the following abbreviation should be used?
A.
p.c, o.m., t.i.d
B.
o.n, p.c, b.d.
C.
a.c., o.n., p.r.n.
D.
p.r.n., nocte., o.d.

14.

The abbreviation mist means

A.
liquid
B.
ointment
C.
a mixture
D.
solution

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Which of the following suffixes means pain?

A.
- cele
B.
- algia
C.
- lysis
D.
- lepsy

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PART B
(85 marks)
Time: 1 hour 40 minutes

INSTRUCTION
This part consists of NINE (9) questions. Answer ALL questions in the spaces provided.
Outline FIVE (5) responsibilities of a pharmacist.

1.

___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
(5 Marks)
List down TWO (2) roles of:

2.

(a)

Pharmacy Board
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________

(b)

Drug Control Authority (DCA)

______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
(4 Marks)

3.

Complete the following table by using the brand names given below:
Glucophage, Glucobay, Daonil, Plavix, Isordil, Avandamet, Glucovance ,
Diamicron, Daonil , Buscopan, Glucophage, Vastarel, Nexium, Motilium ,
Imodium, Xanax, Zantac, Mercilon, Maxolon, Merislon, Controloc, Losec,
Dusphatalin
Generic Name

Brand name

Generic Name

Trimetazidine

6 Metformin

Isosorbide dinitrate

7 Glibenclamide

Ranitidine

8 Betahistine

Hyoscine

Omeprazole

Brand name

Esomeprazole

10 Gliclazide
(5 Marks)

4.

What makes a prescription invalid?

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___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
(5 Marks)

5.

Briefly differentiate the following:

(a)

Emulsion and suspension

______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________

(b)

Cream and ointment

______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________

(c)

Capsule and tablet

______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________

(d)

Suspension and solution

______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________

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(e)

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Generic name and brand name

______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________

(f)

Generic drug and branded/innovator drug

______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
(12 Marks)

6.

Calculate the quantity of medicine to supply, based on the prescriptions given below:
(a)

Stock available: Tablet Paracetamol (500mg/tablet)

Rx
Tablet Paracetamol 1 gram QID X 1/52
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
Supply (tablet):_________________________________________________
(4 Marks)

(b)

Stock available: Bottle of 60ml Syrup Erythromycin 250mg/5ml

Rx
Syr. Erythromycin 125mg qid x 2/52
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
Supply (Bottle):_________________________________________________
(4 Marks)

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(c)

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Stock available: Tablet Allopurinol 300mg

Rx
Tab Allopurinol 150mg QOD x 1/12
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
Supply (tablet):_________________________________________________
(4 Marks)

(d)

Stock available: Tablet Prednisolone 5mg

Rx
Tab Prednisolone 5mg i/i OD x 1/7
then
Tab Prednisolone 5mg i/i BID x 1/7
then
Tab Prednisolone 5mg i/i TDS x 3/7
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
Supply (tablet):_________________________________________________
(4 Marks)

(e)

Stock available: Tablet Dexamethasone 0.5 mg

Rx
Tab Dexamethasone 0.25mg QOD x1/12
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
Supply (tablet):_________________________________________________
(4 Marks)

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Based on the following prescription, draw suitable labels for Zinnat and Clarinase.
These drugs are categorized under controlled medicine items.

(a)

Label for Zinnat.

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(7 Marks)

(b)

Label for Clarinase

(7 Marks)

8.

Drugs Labeling.

(a)

Answer the questions based on the following label.

I.

Manufacturers name

__________________________________
II.

Generic name

__________________________________
III.

Brand name

__________________________________

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IV.

Dosage form

__________________________________
V.

The products strength :

__________________________________
(5 Marks)

(b)

Answer the questions based on the following label.

I.

Generic name

____________________________
II.

Dosage form before mixing

____________________________
III.

Dosage form after mixing

____________________________
IV.

If a male patient has to take 375mg per dose, how many ml/dose
he has to take?
___________________________________________________
(5 Marks)

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A patient brought a prescription to your pharmacy (Jambu Pharmacy) and a

pharmacist (Ms Jasreen Kaur) prepared a label accordingly as shown below.
Detect and write down the errors found (if any) in the prescription and label.

Prescription:
Abu Saman
109, Jalan Perwira, Selangor
Selayang.
Tel: 03- 80648044, fax: 03-80640033

Name: Kamaruddin Osman

Address: 3099, Jalan Wira, Selayang, Selangor
R/N: 11089
Age: 7 months
Date: September 2012
Diagnosis: Pharyngitis.

Rx
Amoxicillin (antibiotic) 125mg PO TID x 5/7
Signature: Abu Saman

Label:
Jambu Pharmacy
No 45, Jalan Pahlawan,
Segambut, Selangor.
Tel: 03-33009819, Fax: 03-33009818

Medicine Name: Tablet Amoxicillin 250mg (8 tablets)

Patient Name: Kamaruddin

Address: 3099, Jalan Wira, Selayang, Selangor

Instruction:
Take half a tablet three times daily for five days.

Physician: Abu Saman

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Signature: Abu Saman
Pharmacist: Jasreen Kaur
Signature: Jasreen Kaur

Mistake/Error:
(a)

________________________________________________________

(b)

________________________________________________________

(c)

________________________________________________________

(d)

________________________________________________________

(e)

________________________________________________________

(f)

________________________________________________________

(g)

________________________________________________________

(h)

________________________________________________________

(i)

________________________________________________________

(j)

________________________________________________________
(10 Marks)

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