250  Philadelphia  College  of  Pharmacy.  {Aim"m££ 
Pharm. 
1902. 
powder,  Lugol's  solution,  Zittman's  decoction,  carron  oil  and  aromatic  syrup 
of  rhubarb. 
C — Give  the  English  name,  ingredients,  brief  outline  of  process  and  describe 
the  appearance  of  syrupus  acidi  hydriodici,  tinctura  opii  deodorati,  spiritus 
aetheris  nitrosi,  linimentum  belladonnae,  vinum  ferri  amarum  and  unguentum 
chrysarobini. 
D — (1)  When  and  by  whom  was  vaccination  first  introduced?  (2)  What 
observation  was  made  by  the  discoverer  which  led  to  the  original  introduction 
of  vaccination  ?  (3)  Describe  the  modern  methods  of  preparing  vaccine  virus, 
stating  the  precautions  necessary  to  guard  against  contamination  from  danger- 
ous impurities. 
E — (1)  What  is  the  difference  between  a  Cerate  and  an  Ointment?  (2)  State 
the  circumstances  under  which  a  physician  would  select  the  following  vehicles 
for  external  application  :  Lard,  Hydrous  Wool  Fat,  Oleic  Acid,  Petrolatum, 
Cerate.  (3)  What  methods  have  been  used  to  prevent  or  delay  rancidity  in 
fats?  (4)  What  is  the  most  effective  method  of  preparing  lard  for  pharmaceu- 
tical purposes  so  as  to  secure  absence  of  odor  and  a  proper  consistency?  (5) 
What  are  the  advantages  of  collapsible  tubes  for  dispensing  ointments? 
F — (1)  Describe  three  kinds  of  gelatin  capsules  and  state  their  uses.  (2) 
How  are  capsules  for  holding  liquids  made?  (3)  How  may  each  kind  of  cap- 
sule be  filled  by  the  apothecary? 
G—(i)  What  is  the  object  of  pharmaceutical  legislation?  (2)  What  should 
be  the  qualifications  of  a  Board  of  Pharmacy  ?  (3)  Why  is  there  not  a  United 
States  Pharmacy  law?  (4)  Give  the  reasons  for  advocating  the  payment  of  all 
expenses  of  enforcing  pharmacy  laws  by  the  State?  (5)  Why  should  all 
receipts  be  turned  into  the  State  treasury  and  all  expenses  be  paid  by  the 
State?  (6)  Why  should  every  registered  pharmacist  be  compelled  to  have  a 
diploma  from  a  recognized  college  before  taking  his  examination  ? 
//—Criticise  and  translate  the  following.  Write  out  with  English  names  the 
ingredients  and  quantities.  State  how  you  would  compound  them,  or  what 
course  you  would  pursue. 
37421 
R    Acidi  Carbolici  gtt.  xx 
Sodii  Bicarb. 
Sodii  Borat.  aa 
Glycerini  fjfj 
Aquae  ad.  f<fiv 
4281 
R    Potas.  Iod.  gr.  iij 
Quin.  Sulph.  gr.  j 
Syr.  Aurant.  gss 
Aquam  ad.  ^ij 
M. 
73842,  S.  99. 
R    Acid.  Carbolici  £iss 
Liq.  Plumb.  S.  Acet.  fgij 
Aquae  q.  s.  ft.  f  ^  x 
Ft.  Lotio  Sec.  Art. 
Sig. — Use  externally. 
