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Which statement best reflects antimicrobial stewardship for a patient requesting antibiotics for a common cold?

Leftover antibiotics from a family member can be used if symptoms are similar

A broad-spectrum antibiotic is best to prevent complications

Antibiotics should be taken for two days and stopped when fever improves

Antibiotics should not be supplied for likely viral illness without valid prescription and clinical indication

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Key Facts: DPEE Exam

450 MCQs

Official exam questions

NBEMS DPEE October 2024 Information Bulletin

3 papers

Exam structure

PCI DPEE Regulations / NBEMS DPEE Bulletin

180 minutes

Time per paper

NBEMS DPEE October 2024 Information Bulletin

50% each paper

Passing rule

PCI DPEE Regulations / NBEMS DPEE Bulletin

No negative marking

Scoring rule

NBEMS DPEE October 2024 Information Bulletin

DPEE is a qualifying exit exam for D.Pharm registration eligibility, not a B.Pharm state licensing exam. The verified NBEMS format is three English-language CBT papers, 150 MCQs and 180 minutes per paper, no negative marking, and passing requires at least 50% in each paper in the same attempt.

Sample DPEE Practice Questions

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1Which route of administration is most likely to avoid first-pass hepatic metabolism for a drug intended to act quickly?

A.Sublingual route

B.Oral route

C.Rectal route only

D.Enteric-coated oral route

Explanation: Sublingual absorption enters systemic circulation through oral mucosa and usually bypasses first-pass hepatic metabolism.

2In a prescription, which part contains the names and quantities of the medicines to be dispensed?

A.Subscription

B.Inscription

C.Signature

D.Patient information

Explanation: The inscription is the main body of the prescription and includes the drug names, strengths, dosage forms, and quantities.

3A prescription requires 0.5 g of a drug per dose. What is this amount in milligrams?

A.50 mg

B.5 mg

C.500 mg

D.5000 mg

Explanation: 1 g equals 1000 mg, so 0.5 g equals 500 mg.

4How much sodium chloride is needed to prepare 250 mL of 0.9% w/v sodium chloride solution?

A.0.225 g

B.9 g

C.22.5 g

D.2.25 g

Explanation: 0.9% w/v means 0.9 g in 100 mL. For 250 mL, amount required is 0.9 x 250/100 = 2.25 g.

5Which aqueous sodium chloride solution is commonly considered isotonic with blood and tears?

A.0.9% w/v sodium chloride

B.0.09% w/v sodium chloride

C.9% w/v sodium chloride

D.5% w/v sodium chloride

Explanation: 0.9% w/v sodium chloride is commonly used as an isotonic solution for many pharmaceutical and clinical purposes.

6What is a divided powder?

A.A powder supplied only in bulk containers

B.A powder separated into individual doses

C.A powder that must always be sterile

D.A powder used only for external application

Explanation: Divided powders are prepared as individual doses, often wrapped separately for patient use.

7A pharmacist finds that two powdered ingredients form a damp mass when triturated together. What is the most likely type of incompatibility?

A.Therapeutic incompatibility due to overdose

B.Chemical incompatibility due to oxidation only

C.Physical incompatibility due to eutectic mixture formation

D.Microbial incompatibility due to contamination

Explanation: Some solids liquefy or form a damp mass when mixed because they form a eutectic mixture, which is a physical incompatibility.

8What is the main purpose of an enteric coating on a tablet?

A.To make the tablet dissolve immediately in the mouth

B.To make the tablet suitable for injection

C.To remove the need for labeling

D.To resist disintegration in the stomach and release drug in the intestine

Explanation: Enteric coating protects the drug or stomach by preventing release in gastric fluid and allowing release in the intestine.

9Which statement best describes hard gelatin capsules?

A.They usually contain dry powders or granules in a two-piece shell

B.They are always used for sterile injections

C.They must always be chewed before swallowing

D.They contain only water as the fill material

Explanation: Hard gelatin capsules commonly have a body and cap and are filled with powders, granules, or pellets.

10When preparing 100 mL of a 2% w/v solution, what is the correct general method?

A.Add 2 g solute to exactly 100 mL solvent without volume adjustment

B.Dissolve 2 g solute in some solvent, then make the final volume up to 100 mL

C.Dissolve 2 mL solute and make up to 100 g

D.Add 20 g solute and make up to 100 mL

Explanation: A 2% w/v solution contains 2 g solute in a final volume of 100 mL, so the final volume must be adjusted after dissolution.

About the DPEE Exam

DPEE is India's Diploma in Pharmacy Exit Examination for eligible D.Pharm holders seeking pharmacist registration with a State Pharmacy Council after the DPEE regulations came into force. PCI regulations define the objective, eligibility, three-paper MCQ structure and passing rule. NBEMS conducts the examination, publishes the result and hands results to PCI and State Pharmacy Councils; the respective State Pharmacy Council determines registration eligibility under the Pharmacy Act.

Assessment

Computer-based English-language MCQ examination consisting of Paper 1, Paper 2 and Paper 3. Each paper has 150 questions with four options per question. There is no negative marking.

Time Limit

180 minutes per paper; three papers are conducted on separate consecutive days in the October 2024 bulletin

Passing Score

Minimum 50% marks in each paper separately; all three papers must be passed in the same attempt

Exam Fee

Rs. 5,000 examination fee + Rs. 900 GST = Rs. 5,900, excluding payment gateway charges, in the DPEE October 2024 bulletin. (National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS), under the DPEE framework of the Pharmacy Council of India (PCI))

DPEE Exam Content Outline

Syllabus area

Pharmaceutics

Pharmacy history, pharmacopoeias, packaging, pharmaceutical aids, preservatives, unit operations, tablets, capsules, liquids, topical products, powders, sterile formulations, immunological products, quality control, quality assurance, cGMP, calibration, validation and novel drug delivery systems.

Syllabus area

Pharmacy Law and Ethics

Pharmacy Act 1948, Pharmacy Practice Regulations 2015, Drugs and Cosmetics Act 1940 and Rules 1945, drug schedules, NDPS Act, Drugs and Magic Remedies Act, Poisons Act, FSSAI, NPPA, code of ethics, clinical trials, intellectual property, biomedical waste and medical devices.

Syllabus area

Community Pharmacy and Management

Prescription handling, communication skills, counselling for chronic diseases, patient package inserts, medication adherence, health screening, OTC medicines, self-medication, digital health, online pharmacies and community pharmacy management.

Syllabus area

Hospital and Clinical Pharmacy

Hospital pharmacy standards, committees, supply chain, inventory control, drug distribution, compounding, radiopharmaceuticals, computer applications, pharmaceutical care, clinical laboratory tests, poisoning, pharmacovigilance and medication errors.

Syllabus area

Human Anatomy, Physiology and Disease Basics

Human body systems, major physiologic functions, disease-state foundations, vital signs, laboratory interpretation and applied patient-care context for pharmacy practice.

Syllabus area

Pharmacology and Pharmacotherapeutics

Drug classes, mechanisms, indications, adverse effects, contraindications, interactions, dosage forms, monitoring, essential medicines and therapeutic decision-making for common conditions.

Syllabus area

Pharmacognosy and Pharmaceutical Chemistry

Medicinal plant sources, crude drugs, phytoconstituents, basic chemical principles, medicinal chemistry, pharmaceutical analysis, incompatibilities and quality-related applications.

How to Pass the DPEE Exam

What You Need to Know

Passing score: Minimum 50% marks in each paper separately; all three papers must be passed in the same attempt
Assessment: Computer-based English-language MCQ examination consisting of Paper 1, Paper 2 and Paper 3. Each paper has 150 questions with four options per question. There is no negative marking.
Time limit: 180 minutes per paper; three papers are conducted on separate consecutive days in the October 2024 bulletin
Exam fee: Rs. 5,000 examination fee + Rs. 900 GST = Rs. 5,900, excluding payment gateway charges, in the DPEE October 2024 bulletin.

Keys to Passing

Complete 500+ practice questions
Score 80%+ consistently before scheduling
Focus on highest-weighted sections
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DPEE Study Tips from Top Performers

1Do not average performance across papers; the official passing rule requires at least 50% in each paper separately.

2Build daily mixed blocks because each DPEE paper can draw from D.Pharm syllabus areas rather than a single narrow subject.

3Treat law and ethics as application topics: prescription validity, schedules, recordkeeping, controlled-drug safeguards and patient counselling are common practice decisions.

4For pharmacology questions, connect drug mechanism, adverse effects, contraindications and counselling points rather than memorizing drug lists alone.

5Use timed 150-question practice sets to match the official 180-minute paper length.

Frequently Asked Questions

What official exam does in-pharmacist-reg map to?

It maps to the Diploma in Pharmacy Exit Examination (DPEE). The original missing-exams row described a generic state pharmacy licensing exam, but the official national exam verified for D.Pharm pharmacist registration eligibility is DPEE.

Who conducts DPEE?

NBEMS conducts the DPEE, publishes the result and hands results to PCI and State Pharmacy Councils. State Pharmacy Councils determine pharmacist registration eligibility under the Pharmacy Act.

How many questions are on DPEE?

The NBEMS DPEE bulletin states that there are three papers and each paper has 150 multiple-choice questions, for 450 questions total.

Is there negative marking in DPEE?

No. The NBEMS DPEE bulletin states that there is no negative marking.

What score is required to pass DPEE?

A candidate must obtain at least 50% marks in each paper separately and must pass all three papers in the same attempt.

Does DPEE apply to B.Pharm registration?

No. The DPEE regulations are for Diploma in Pharmacy holders. B.Pharm and Pharm.D are separate approved qualifications for pharmacist registration under PCI rules.