Question 1

Nepalu2019s principal law regulating the production, import, export, sale, and use of drugs is commonly known as:

Accepted Answer

Drug Act, 2035 \u2014 The Drug Act, 2035 B.S. (1978 AD), is Nepalu2019s foundational legislation for regulating drugs and establishing standards for quality, safety, and licensing.

Question 2

How many chapters does Nepalu2019s Drug Act, 2035 contain?

Accepted Answer

7 \u2014 The Drug Act, 2035 is organized into 7 chapters and 40 sections covering drug classification, licensing, inspection, and standards.

Question 3

Under Nepal Pharmacy Council provisions, what is the validity period of a pharmacy professionalu2019s name registration before renewal is required?

Accepted Answer

5 years \u2014 A Nepal Pharmacy Council name registration is valid for 5 years before it must be renewed.

Question 4

Nepal Pharmacy Council members serve a term of how many years?

Accepted Answer

4 years \u2014 Members of the Nepal Pharmacy Council serve a term of 4 years.

Question 5

Nepalu2019s National Drug Policy, 1995 specifically includes provisions encouraging:

Accepted Answer

Prudent and rational use of antibiotics \u2014 The National Drug Policy, 1995 includes provisions addressing the prudent and rational use of antibiotics.

Question 6

A medicine that can be legally purchased without a doctoru2019s prescription is generally classified as:

Accepted Answer

Over-the-counter (OTC) medicine \u2014 Over-the-counter (OTC) medicines are those that can legally be sold directly to the public without a doctoru2019s prescription, unlike prescription-only medicines.

Question 7

Which regulatory body is responsible for registering and licensing pharmacy professionals, such as pharmacists and pharmacy assistants, to practice in Nepal?

Accepted Answer

Nepal Pharmacy Council \u2014 The Nepal Pharmacy Council registers and licenses pharmacy professionals, while the separate Department of Drug Administration regulates drug registration and quality control.

Question 8

Correct storage of most pharmaceutical products generally requires keeping them:

Accepted Answer

In a cool, dry place away from direct light and excess heat \u2014 Most medicines degrade when exposed to heat, moisture, and light, so standard practice is to store them in a cool, dry place away from direct light.

Question 9

What is the generic drug name for the common pain reliever and fever reducer sold under brand names such as Tylenol or Crocin?

Accepted Answer

Paracetamol (Acetaminophen) \u2014 Paracetamol, also known as acetaminophen, is the generic name behind common fever and pain-relief brands like Crocin.

Question 10

Which route of drug administration generally produces the fastest onset of action?

Accepted Answer

Intravenous (IV) \u2014 Intravenous administration delivers a drug directly into the bloodstream, bypassing absorption barriers and giving the fastest onset of action.

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