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States of matter| solid, liquid, gas, plasma & BEC explained| #BePharmawise

States of matter| solid, liquid, gas, plasma & BEC explained| #BePharmawise                    Written by: Supriya Mandrupkar  Hello and welcome to #BePharmawise blog. States of matter | solid, liquid, gas, plasma & BEC explained . There are four natural states of matter- solid, liquid, gas and plasma and one man made state- Bose-Einstein Condensates! In this article, you will find brief description of these states of matter. So, let’s start the discussion with the question- What creates this universe? The things you see around are actually made up of what? The objects that have mass are called…….. ?? And the answer is- It is “MATTER Matter is the "stuff" that makes up the universe — everything that takes up space and has mass is matter.  Do you know the states of matter? There are four natural states of matter: Solids, liquids, gases and plasma. Solids: •        In a  solid , particles are packed tightly together so they don't move much. •        Solids ha
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Non-traditional career options for Pharmacy Graduates

Do you know... Tina Bayuse is the first pharmacist to work for NASA.. Apart from the conventional areas like research and drug development, drug information, quality control and quality assurance, regulatory affairs and marketing there are many new arenas evolving in the field of Pharmacy Profession.... If you are passionate about something and curious about experimenting with your career path, then here are some nontraditional options to explore... Space travel (NASA) Pharmacist (They will find out how the drugs work in space and provide medications recommendations for astronauts) Nuclear Pharmacist (Ensures safe and effective use of radioactive medications) In Poison control sector as toxicology specialist...(Assist patients who have been exposed to harmful medications and household or environmental substances, and they provide drug information to law enforcement, schools, and other health care providers) So as it's rightly said, It all starts with passion... Just amalgamate your

What is the symbol of Pharmacy Profession and what does it mean???

Pharmacy is the science and technique of preparing, dispensing, and reviewing drugs and providing additional clinical services. It is a health profession that links health sciences with pharmaceutical sciences and aims to ensure the safe, effective, and affordable use of drugs. Bowl of Hygieia is one of the symbols of pharmacy, and along with the Rod of Asclepius it is one of the most ancient and important symbols related to profession of pharmacy and medicine. Hygieia was the Greek goddess of Health hygiene, and the daughter of Asclepius. Snakes have been used for worship, magic potions and, medicine, and they have been the symbol of love, health, disease, medicine, pharmacy, immortality, death and even wisdom. In the Sumer civilization (B.C. 2350-2150), designs with 2 snakes appeared. In Greek mythology (B.C. 2000-400), statues of Asclepius (God of Medicine), with "Caduceus" (made of two snakes and a staff), and his daughter Hygeia (God of Health), holding a snake and bowl,

What is NIPER? How to get admission in NIPER?

What is NIPER? How to get admission in NIPER? Written by: Supriya Mandrupkar National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research  ( NIPER )  are the national level institutes in   pharmaceutical sciences with a proclaimed objective of becoming a centre of excellence for advanced studies and research in pharmaceutical sciences. — The Government of India has declared NIPER as an 'Institute of National Importance'. It is an autonomous body set up under the aegis of Department of Pharmaceuticals, Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, India. — There are seven functional NIPERs in India and In February 2015,  Arun Jaitley , the Minister of Finance, announced three new NIPERs, in Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh and Maharashtra in future. 1 . National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, SAS Nagar, Mohali  ( NIPER Mohali )   — Established in 1998 it is the first national level institute in pharmaceutical sciences in India — The Institute is l

Most likely questions for viva voce exam of POC-I FYB.Pharm Sem-II

Most likely questions for viva voce exam of POC-I  (F.Y.B.Pharm Sem-II) Written by: Supriya Mandrupkar          Viva voce exams are an integral part of practical exams in B.Pharmacy curriculum. Viva exams can give direct inputs about subject understanding of a student. Mostly students are fearful about viva exams and they exaggerate the external examiner as the most ghastly creature on the planet. But if you are well prepared for this exam, it can not only give you a nice experience but also can boost your self confidence. So here are 20 most likely questions for viva voce of POC-I as per new PCI syllabus for F.Y.B.Pharm students.            1.        What is systematic qualitative analysis? What are the steps involved in it? 2.       Why aromatic compounds burn with sooty flame? 3.       Which aliphatic compounds burn with smoky flame? Why? 4.      What is Baeyer’s test? 5.       What is Lassaigne’s test? For which purpose it is used? 6.       What is the pro

8 life saver tips to crack the B.Pharm exam

8  life saver tips to crack the B.Pharm exam Written By: Supriya Mandrupkar Are you appearing for the end semester exam of B.Pharm course? Feeling nervous about the exam? Do you find MCQs confusing & overwhelming?? If yes, I am here with a fullproof plan to crack the exam successfully. So stay tuned for the tips which can prove your life saver this exam season.                 Practice Multiple Choice Questions MCQs & Solve them Wisely 1.       MCQs can really get you good marks if your study is thorough and conceptual. For getting hold on MCQs, you should regularly practice MCQs from each unit while the unit is being taught. It’s always better to know the concept and get to the answer straight away. But in case you are not sure enough, you should definitely use some techniques like deletion technique and intelligent guessing for reaching the answer. Deletion technique is a method where you keenly observe the options and you eliminate the option