In the day of mythology, the symbol Rx was considered as a prayer to
a. Jupiter
b. Jesus
c. Neptune
d. Dhanvantari

The abbreviation of Latin word Rx is ……
a. You take
b. To make
c. To sold
d. To use

The part of the prescription called inscription contains
a. Name and quantity of ingredients
b. Name, Age
c. Signature, Address
d. Registration number and Patient information

The last item written in the inscription is …
a. Vehicle, Diluent
b. Active ingredients
c. Medicament
d. Quantity

The part of prescription called subscription contains
a. Direction to the pharmacist
b. Direction to the patient
c. Direction to the patient’s relatives
d. All of these

Posology is a branch of pharmacy which deals with,
a. Study of dosage forms
b. Study of doses
c. Study of drug interaction
d. All of the above

Pediatric doses are lesser than normal doses because,
a. Of their lower body size.
b. Of their lesser body weight
c. Their immunity system is not well developed
d. Immature state of their hepatic and renal function by which drugs are inactivated and eliminated from the body

Drug dosage may require adjustment from the usual adult dose for abnormally lean or obese patients because,
a. Normal doses are considered suitable for 70 kg (150 pounds) individuals.
b. The ratio between the amount of drug administered and the size of the body influences the drug concentration at the site of action.
c. Both a & b are right statements
d. Both a & b are wrong statements

Drugs have to be given cautiously to females in…..
a. Pregnancy
b. Lactation
c. Menstruation
d. All of the above

The policy to avoid tolerance development is,
a. Initiating therapy with the lowest effective dose
b. Avoiding prolonged administration
c. Only a
d. Both a & b.

Some drugs are advised before meals to,
a. Avoid dose dumping.
b. Avoid interaction with food.
c. Improve absorption.
d. Both B & C