Pharmaceutical Dosage Forms Quiz

A patient requires a rapid onset of action for an analgesic. Which of the following dosage forms would provide the fastest bioavailability?

• Coated tablet

• Hard gelatin capsule

• Solution

• Sustained-release tablet

Which of the following is not a characteristic of an ideal suppository base?

• Melts or softens at body temperature

• Chemically and physically stable

• Possesses a high acid value

• Non-toxic and non-irritating

The term "dose dumping" is a significant concern in the formulation of which type of dosage form?

• Immediate-release tablets

• Hard gelatin capsules

• Sustained-release formulations

• Syrups

A tablet defect characterized by an uneven distribution of color on the surface is called:

• Picking

• Sticking

• Mottling

• Capping

Which of the following is a key component of a metered-dose inhaler (MDI)?

• Oleaginous base

• Suppository shell

• Propellant

• Ophthalmic applicator

The "disintegration test" for tablets is designed to measure the time it takes for a tablet to:

• Dissolve completely

• Release 100% of the active ingredient

• Break down into small particles

• Be absorbed by the body

Which of the following polymers is commonly used as a film-coating agent for tablets?

• Sodium alginate

• Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPMC)

• Starch

• Pectin

The phenomenon where a drug is absorbed by a large amount of water, which then increases its solubility, is known as:

• Eutectic mixture

• Micellar solubilization

• Hydrotropy

• Co-solvency

For a hard gelatin capsule, the shell is made primarily of:

• Pectin

• Gelatin

• Starch

• Microcrystalline cellulose

Which of the following is an advantage of a suspension dosage form over a solution?

• High chemical stability for susceptible drugs

• Uniform dose distribution

• Rapid onset of action

• Better patient compliance due to taste masking