B.Pharm. Bachelor of Pharmacy Cheat Sheet 2026

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1. The percolation method is used to create belladonne tincture because of its → therapeutic value of drug
2. The condition albinism is related to: → defect related to melanin biosynthesis
3. Under HIPAA, which entity is NOT considered a covered entity? → Pharmaceutical manufacturer
4. The first-pass effect refers to the metabolism of a drug that occurs: → In the gut wall and liver before reaching systemic circulation
5. Carbon dioxide buildup in the lungs is referred to as → Asphyxia
6. Regular use of the antitubercular medication isoniazid results in deficiencies of: → vitamin B6
7. Uses for naphazoline include: → Nasal congestion
8. What type of mill is used to reduce the size of fibrous material? → cutter milll
9. Fick's first law of diffusion states that the rate of drug permeation is directly proportional to: → Concentration gradient
10. Which reaction type is involved when an amino acid forms a peptide bond with another amino acid? → Condensation (dehydration) reaction
11. Biofilm formation by bacteria primarily contributes to: → Antibiotic resistance and persistent infections
12. What is the mechanism of action of sulfonamide antibacterial drugs? → Competitive inhibition of dihydropteroate synthase
13. Inability to fight off infections is → susceptibility
14. Which type of vaccine contains killed or inactivated pathogens? → Inactivated (killed) vaccine
15. During exercise, increased CO2 production in muscles causes local capillary beds to: → Vasodilate, increasing blood flow to working muscle
16. Which class of antiviral agents works by inhibiting viral neuraminidase? → Neuraminidase inhibitors
17. The following commercial is an example of a cure for cancer: → Prohibited
18. Guar gum, used as a pharmaceutical excipient and emulsifier, is derived from: → Seeds of Cyamopsis tetragonolobus
19. Drug-induced nephrotoxicity is a well-known adverse effect of which antibiotic class? → Aminoglycosides
20. Vancomycin AUC-guided dosing has replaced trough-only monitoring because it better: → Predicts efficacy and minimizes nephrotoxicity
21. Colchicine, used to treat gout, is obtained from which plant? → Autumn crocus (Colchicum autumnale)
22. During swallowing (deglutition), the epiglottis covers the glottis primarily to: → Prevent food and liquid from entering the larynx and trachea
23. Vitamin A overdose in children led to → All of these
24. Which of the following is NOT a required element for a valid prescription under most state laws? → Patient's insurance information
25. Standards, testing, and sampling for condoms and other forms of contraception → Schedule ‘R’
26. Tachyphylaxis refers to which pharmacological phenomenon? → Rapid decrease in drug effect with repeated exposure
27. MIC (Minimum Inhibitory Concentration) is defined as the lowest concentration of an antibiotic that: → Prevents visible bacterial growth
28. Which drug class is considered first-line for the management of type 2 diabetes mellitus? → Metformin (biguanides)
29. The following is related to the atherosclerosis risk factor: → VLDL and LDL
30. The exocrine secretion of the pancreas is delivered to the duodenum via the: → Hepatopancreatic ampulla (of Vater)