ANSWER KEY WITH HINT

 ANSWER KEY WITH HINT

Que  No.	Answer	Explanation
1	C. Increased metabolism	Rifampicin increases liver enzymes that metabolize oral contraceptives faster, reducing their effect.
2	B. Phospholipid synthesis	Magnesium is not primarily involved in phospholipid synthesis but in nerve conduction, muscle function, and metabolism.
3	B. 1000 ppm	0.1% alcohol = 1000 parts per million (ppm).
5	D. Confirmation of symptoms can be skipped	Confirming symptoms is essential for an accurate diagnosis. It should not be skipped.
7	A. 30°C ±2°C/60%RH ± 5%RH	This is the standard real-time stability testing condition in Nepal.
9	D. Should be designed and constructed to facilitate good sanitation.	Premises should be designed for cleanliness to prevent contamination.
12	B. Senna	Senna is a well-known source of anthraquinones, which are used for their laxative effects.
13	B. Mandoor	Mandoor is an Ayurvedic formulation that requires assay for iron content.
14	C. Zanthoxylum armatum	Timur is the common name for Zanthoxylum armatum (Sichuan pepper).
15	A. Leguminosae	Senna belongs to the legume family (Leguminosae).
16	D. Acorus calamus	Sweet Flag is the common name for Acorus calamus.
17	A. Valeriana jatamansi	Padamchal is the common name for Valeriana jatamansi, used in traditional medicine.
18	B. Molisch	Molisch's test is used to identify carbohydrates through a reaction forming a purple ring.
19	B. Fructose	Fructose is one of the main sugars found in honey.
20	A. Decoction	A decoction is made by boiling the drug in water to extract active compounds.
21	A. Those that are sensitive to the terminal sterilization process	Sterile filtered products cannot undergo terminal sterilization due to heat sensitivity.
22	C. Should be crossed through with a single line and initialed or signed, dated, and if appropriate, the reason recorded.	Correct documentation procedures require single-line crossing and proper records.
23	B. Should be designed so that it can be easily and thoroughly cleaned on a scheduled basis.	Equipment should be easy to clean to prevent contamination.
24	D. In controlled medicines safe	Morphine is a controlled substance and should be stored in a locked, secure safe.
25	D. At night	Simvastatin is best taken at night since cholesterol synthesis primarily occurs during sleep.
26	B. 400-100 nm	UV spectroscopy typically involves wavelengths between 200-400 nm.
27	B. Changes in rotational and vibrational energy states.	In infrared spectroscopy, absorption leads to changes in molecular vibrational and rotational states.
28	B. NMR	NMR spectroscopy involves interaction with nuclei, not electrons, unlike UV or IR spectroscopy.
29	D. Solid, liquid, or gas, any state of sample.	Mass spectrometry can analyze samples in any state—solid, liquid, or gas.
30	A. Weak interaction	Gas chromatography involves weak interactions between the analyte and mobile phase (gas).

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