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(6)  Describe  the  element  Phosphorus,  stating  both  physical  and  chemical 
properties.  Give  the  formulas  of  the  several  oxygen  acids  of  Phosphorus,  and 
give  an  example  of  a  salt  of  each  acid. 
EXAMINING  COMMITTEE. 
(1)  What  is  the  origin  of  the  Sulphur  of  commerce?  In  what  forms  is 
sulphur  found  in  the  shops  ?  Give  the  Latin  names  of  the  officinal  varieties  : 
What  impurities  are  these  varieties  respectively  liable  to  contain  ?  Why  is 
water  of  ammonia  used  in  making  one  of  the  officinal  forms  of  sulphur? 
(2)  What  is  meant  by  the  specific  gravity  of  solid  substances  ?  Mention  two 
methods  ofascertaining  the  specific  gravity  of  liquids.  State  how  you  would  deter- 
mine the  specific  gravity  of  a  crystal  of  rock  candy.  What  is  the  lightest  sub- 
stance known  ? 
(3)  Give  the  formulas  respectively  of  Sulphuric  acid,  Sulphurous  acid,  and 
Thiosulphuric  acid.    Give  the  tests  for  sulphuric  acid. 
(4)  Bach  Compound  Cathartic  Pill  U.  S.  P.  contains 
Compound  Extract  of  Colocynth,  gr.  1-3 
Abstract  of  Jalap,  gr.  t. 
Calomel,  gr.  1. 
Gamboge,  gr.  -25. 
Write  out  a  formula  expressing  in  metric  weights  the  quantity  of  each  ingre- 
dient necessary  to  make  one  hundred  pills. 
OPERATIVE  PHARMACY. 
The  candidates  prepared  Sodii  salicylas  (granulated),  Massa  hydrargyri  and 
Pilulse  catharticae  compositse. 
SPECIMENS. 
Cetraria,  Aqua  Anisi,  Aqua  Chlori, 
Lavandula,  Hydrarg.  c.  Creta,  Potassii  bicarb., 
Ivobelia,  Tinct.  Gentianae  co.  Sodii  chloridum. 
Sambucus, 
The  examination  of  the  senior  students  commenced  March  26,  and  ter- 
minated March  31.    The  subjects  were  as  follows  : 
MATERIA  MEDICA  AND  BOTANY. 
"A — Rhubarb — Where  and  from  what  plants  is  rhubarb  obtained  ?  What  part 
of  the  plant  is  used,  and  how  is  it  prepared  for  the  market?  Explain  the  struc- 
tural characteristics  of  the  drug.  To  what  is  the  grittiness  of  rhubarb  due  ? 
Name  the  important  organic  constituents  of  the  drug.  State  the  effect  of 
alkalies  upon  these  principles.  How  does  rhubarb,  cultivated  in  certain  locali- 
ties in  Europe,  differ  from  the  pharmacopoeial  drug?  Give  the  doses  of 
rhubarb  when  used  as  a  tonic,  aperient  or  purgative.  How  may  turmeric  be 
detected  in  powdered  rhubarb  ? 
B — Male  Fern — From  what  plants  is  this  drug  obtained,  and  where  are  they 
indigenous?  Describe  the  drug  as  seen  in  the  market.  Explain  the  arrange- 
ment of  the  tissues.  In  what  respect  does  the  drug  differ  as  obtained  from  the 
plants  recognized  by  the  pharmacopoeia  ?  What  portion  of  the  drug  is  directed 
for  use  by  the  pharmacopoeia?  Name  the  principles  present  in  male  fern, 
and  state  to  which  one  the  medicinal  properties  of  the  drug  are  regarded 
