Saudi Prometric Pharmacist Pharmaceutical Sciences 2

Question 1

What is a controlled-release formulation and what are its advantages?

Accepted Answer

A dosage form designed to release drug slowly over time, maintaining therapeutic levels with fewer daily doses

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A drug that is controlled by the government

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A drug that controls a disease

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A fast-release tablet

Question 2

What is the role of excipients in pharmaceutical formulations?

Accepted Answer

Inactive ingredients that aid in drug stability, absorption, appearance, taste, and manufacturing — such as binders, fillers, and preservatives

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They are unnecessary additives

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They are the active drug ingredient

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They only add color to medications

Question 3

What is pharmacovigilance and why is it important in Saudi Arabia?

Accepted Answer

The science of monitoring, detecting, assessing, and preventing adverse drug reactions post-marketing

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A type of security system for pharmacies

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Marketing surveillance of drug prices

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A pharmacy inventory system

Question 4

What is the Henderson-Hasselbalch equation used for in pharmacy?

Accepted Answer

Predicting the ionization state of drugs at different pH values, affecting absorption and distribution

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Calculating drug costs

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Measuring drug potency

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Determining expiry dates

Question 5

What is the significance of drug polymorphism in pharmaceutical manufacturing?

Accepted Answer

Different crystal forms of the same drug can have different solubility, stability, and bioavailability, affecting therapeutic efficacy

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It has no significance

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It refers to different colored tablets

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It means the drug works in multiple diseases

Question 6

What is the role of the SFDA in regulating pharmaceutical products in Saudi Arabia?

Accepted Answer

SFDA registers, evaluates, and monitors the safety, efficacy, and quality of all pharmaceutical products marketed in Saudi Arabia

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SFDA only regulates food

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SFDA has no role in pharmacy

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SFDA only handles import/export