DRUG ACT MCQ AND NPC EXAM DAILY SERIES 42

 Pharmaceutical Juris MCQ for loksewa and NPC exam 

 1. Section 17 of Drug act 2035 

 a. Categorization of drug. 

b. Price fix. 

c. speaks about Clinical trial 

d. Advertisement 

2. When was APPON established? 

 a. 1972 

b. 1990 

c. 1986 

d. 1997 

3. Minimum qualification of chairman of Nepal pharmacy council. 

 a. 10 year experience only 

 b. Master degree only 

 c. B.pharm with 10 year experience in the pharmacy profession. 

 d. PhD 

4. DDA was established in 

 a. 2036 

b. 2048 

c. 2035 

d. 2057 

5. NNF was published in 

 a. 1990 

b. 1997 

c. 2035 

d. 1972 

6. Nepal pharmacy council was established in 

 a. 2057 

c. 2035 

b. 2058 

d. all 

7. Which section of national drug policy provides prudent use of antibiotics? 

 a. 4.1.1 

b. 4.3.2 

c. 4.3.3 

d. all 

8. How many pharmacopoeia are recognized in Nepal 

 a. 9 

b. 10 

c. 11 

d. 12 

9. Provisions of recommended letter to be obtained to established drug industry is mentioned in 

 a. Chapter 4 

b. Section 7 

c. Both 

d. None 

10. Which of the following combination of drug is notbanned in Nepal? 

 a. Codilne + Caffeine 

b. Metronidazole+ Ciprofloxacillin 

 c. Oxacillin Clavulanic acid 

d. Vitamin +Mineral+ Enzyme 

11. Cold temperature means: 

 a. 2-8 degree 

b. 8-15 degree 

c. 15-25 degree 

d. above 25 degree 

12. The renewal period of license, recommendation letter and certificate after validity period is 

 a. 35 days 

b. 1 month 

c. 36 days 

d. 1 Year 

13. The validity period of the certificate after issuance is 

 a. l year 

b. 2 year 

c. 3year 

d. 4 year 

14. First private pharmaceutical company of Nepal is ? 

 a. NPL 

b. Curex 

c. DJPL 

d. Chemi drug 

15. Which university first established pharmacy programme in Nepal? 

 a. KU 

b. Pokhara University 

 c. TU 

d. Purbanchal university 

16. Which of the following pharmacopoeia is not official in 

 a. IP 

b. USP 

 d. Chinese pharmacopoeia 

d. None 

17. The second revision of drug act in [B.S.] 

 a. 2035 

b. 2057 

c. 2045 

d. 2072 

18. Which section of drug sales and distribution code 2071 provide the provision of 

pharmacovigilance 

 a. section 8 

b. section 9 

c. section 11 

d. Section 10 

19. Drug registration regulation was revised in[B.S.] 

 a. 2058 

b. 2068 

c. 2038 

d. 2057 

20. Drug standard regulation was published in update of Nepal 

 a. 2041 

b. 2041 

c. 2043 

d. 2038 

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1. What is the purpose of the Drug Act 2035?

The Drug Act 2035 (1978) was established to regulate drug quality, production, distribution, sales, and pricing in Nepal to ensure public safety.

2. What does Section 17 of the Drug Act 2035 address?

Section 17 of the Drug Act 2035 deals with the advertisement of drugs, restricting misleading promotions and ensuring ethical drug marketing.

3. When was the Association of Pharmaceutical Producers of Nepal (APPON) established?

APPON was established in 1990 to promote and regulate Nepal’s pharmaceutical industry.

4. What is the minimum qualification required to become the chairman of the Nepal Pharmacy Council?

The chairman must have a B.Pharm degree with 10 years of experience in the pharmacy profession.

5. When was the Department of Drug Administration (DDA) established in Nepal?

The DDA was established in 2036 B.S. (1979 A.D.) to regulate the pharmaceutical sector, ensuring drug quality and safety.

6. When was the Nepal National Formulary (NNF) first published?

NNF was published in 1997 to provide official guidelines for drug use and prescribing in Nepal.

7. When was the Nepal Pharmacy Council established?

The Nepal Pharmacy Council was established in 2057 B.S. (2000 A.D.) to regulate pharmacy education and professional practice.

8. Which section of the National Drug Policy emphasizes the prudent use of antibiotics?

Section 4.3.3 of the National Drug Policy focuses on the rational use of antibiotics to prevent antimicrobial resistance.

9. How many pharmacopoeias are officially recognized in Nepal?

Nepal officially recognizes 10 pharmacopoeias for drug quality standards.

10. What legal provision is required to establish a pharmaceutical industry in Nepal?

As per Chapter 4 and Section 7 of the Drug Act, obtaining a recommendation letter from regulatory authorities is mandatory before establishing a drug industry.

11. Which combination of drugs is banned in Nepal?

Metronidazole + Ciprofloxacin is a banned combination due to potential adverse effects and safety concerns.

12. What is considered a “cold temperature” in pharmaceutical storage?

Cold temperature is defined as 2-8°C, ensuring proper drug stability and potency.

13. What is the renewal period for a drug license, recommendation letter, and certificate after expiration?

The renewal period is 35 days from the expiry date.

14. What is the validity period of a drug certificate after issuance?

The validity period of a certificate is 3 years before renewal is required.

15. What was the first private pharmaceutical company in Nepal?

Chemi Drug was the first private pharmaceutical company established in Nepal.

16. Which university first introduced pharmacy education in Nepal?

Kathmandu University (KU) was the first to introduce pharmacy programs in Nepal.

17. Which pharmacopoeia is not officially recognized in Nepal?

The Chinese Pharmacopoeia is not officially recognized in Nepal.

18. When was the second revision of the Drug Act made?

The second revision of the Drug Act was made in 2057 B.S. (2000 A.D.).

19. Which section of the Drug Sales and Distribution Code 2071 includes pharmacovigilance provisions?

Section 10 provides regulations on pharmacovigilance to ensure drug safety monitoring.

20. When was the Drug Registration Regulation last revised?

The Drug Registration Regulation was revised in 2068 B.S. (2011 A.D.).

21. When was the Drug Standard Regulation published in Nepal?

The Drug Standard Regulation was published in 2041 B.S. (1984 A.D.) to set quality standards for pharmaceutical products.