Q.2 Imponderabilia are described in which of the following aphorism?
A. 286
B. 276
C. 289
D. 147
Explanation :
Immaterial ‘dynamic’ energies that are utilized as potentized homoeopathic medicines. (Aphorism 286, 6th edition, Organon of Medicine)
Natural source
Luna – moon’s rays
Sol – sun’s rays
Magnetis poli ambo – the magnet
Magnetis polus arcticus – North Pole of magnet
Magnetis polus australis – South Pole of magnet
Q.7 Stapfs process is used for the preparation of :-
A. purification of saccharum lactose
B. Purification of rectified spirit
C. Both above
D. None of the above
Explanation :
Saccharum lactis
(saccharum lactose, sugar of milk)
Chemical formula: C12H22O11, H2O
Molecular weight: 360.3
Source: goat’s milk
Stapfs process of purification of saccharum lactose (John Ernst Stapf)
Steps
450gm. sl +2 liters of boiling water
filter using filter paper
filtrate+ 2 liters of absolute alcohol
keep for 3-4 days
crystals deposits
add some alcohol to crystallized mass and wash in purified water
crystals are diluted by pouring through filter paper and kept airtight .
Q.9 Sugar of milk is ________ to litmus.
A. Neutral
B. Acidic
C. Basic
D. None of the above
Explanation :
Saccharum lactis
(saccharum lactose, sugar of milk)
Chemical formula: C12H22O11, H2O
Molecular weight: 360.3
Source: goat’s milk
Stapfs process of purification of saccharum lactose (John Ernst Stapf)
Steps
450gm. sl +2 liters of boiling water
filter using filter paper
filtrate+ 2 liters of absolute alcohol
keep for 3-4 days
crystals deposits
add some alcohol to crystallized mass and wash in purified water
crystals are diluted by pouring through filter paper and kept airtight .
Stable in air, but readily absorbs odors.
1gm is soluble in 5ml of water; in 2.6ml of boiling water; very slightly soluble in alcohol; practically insoluble in chloroform and in ether.
Its solution is neutral to litmus.
Impurities are Starch, Cane sugar, Acid radical, Alum, Chloride, Phosphates, and Copper.
Q.10 1 grain contains ________mg.
A. 65
B. 55
C. 60
D. 50
Explanation :
Tablet -source Pure refined sugar of milk. Prepared by tablet punching machine.
Shape: discoid, round with flat or convex face
Size: In size of 1grain or 65 mg
Consistency: softer than globules
Lactose content – not less than 94%
Q.14 ____________ is used to prepare mother solution for LM scale.
A. Distilled Water
B. Aqua distillata;
C. Aqua purificata
D. All of the above
Explanation :
Distilled Water
Synonym: Purified water; Aqua distillata; Aqua purificata
Chemical symbol: H2O
Molecular weight: 18.015
Prepared by
Compression distillation – using Leibigs condenser (Small scale).
Purification by Stills – Conventional Stills & Multiple effect Still.
Deionization- Cation exchangers (Zeokarb 225, Amberlite IR 120 resin)
Anion exchangers (Amberlite IR 400, DeAcidite FF, Zeolite FF resin)
Specific gravity – 1.000 at 25C.
Boiling point – 100C
Freezing point – 0C
pH – 5.8 – 7
Impurities – Acidity or Alkalinity, iron, lead, Ammonia, Chloride, Sulphate, Calcium
For preparation of aqueous mother solutions according to Class VA and Class VB.
It is used to convert solid trituration potency into a liquid potency for succussions.
To prepare mother solution for LM scale.
Q.15 Freezing point of aqua distillata is :-
A. 0°c
B. -4°c
C. 100°c
D. None of the above
Explanation :
Distilled Water
Synonym: Purified water; Aqua distillata; Aqua purificata
Chemical symbol: H2O
Molecular weight: 18.015
Prepared by
Compression distillation – using Leibigs condenser (Small scale).
Purification by Stills – Conventional Stills & Multiple effect Still.
Deionization- Cation exchangers (Zeokarb 225, Amberlite IR 120 resin)
Anion exchangers (Amberlite IR 400, DeAcidite FF, Zeolite FF resin)
Specific gravity – 1.000 at 25C.
Boiling point – 100C
Freezing point – 0C
pH – 5.8 – 7
Impurities – Acidity or Alkalinity, iron, lead, Ammonia, Chloride, Sulphate, Calcium
For preparation of aqueous mother solutions according to Class VA and Class VB.
It is used to convert solid trituration potency into a liquid potency for succussions.
To prepare mother solution for LM scale.
Q.16 Ethyl Alcohol is also known as :- :
A. Ethanol;
B. Spirit of Wine
C. Both above
D. None of the above
Explanation :
Ethyl Alcohol. Synonym: Ethanol; Spirit of Wine;
Chemical symbol: C2H5OH
Molecular weight: 46.07
Prepared by
Distillation of fermented liquids containing carbohydrates or by synthesis. It contains not less than 94.7%v/v or 92.0%w/w and not more than 95.2%v/v or 92.7%w/w of ethyl alcohol.
Q.17 Molecular weight of Ethyl alcohol is:-
A. 46.07
B. 40
C. 48
D. 50
Explanation :
Ethyl Alcohol. Synonym: Ethanol; Spirit of Wine;
Chemical symbol: C2H5OH
Molecular weight: 46.07
Prepared by
Distillation of fermented liquids containing carbohydrates or by synthesis. It contains not less than 94.7%v/v or 92.0%w/w and not more than 95.2%v/v or 92.7%w/w of ethyl alcohol.