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Worksheetsceutics 2 exam 1
Total questions: 177
Worksheet time: 15hrs 45mins
How much Alcohol USP is required to preserve 200 mL of syrup containing 160 g of sucrose?
2.25 ml
1.15 ml
1.12 ml
2.75 ml
Which of the following liquid dosage forms is considered a two phase system?
Elixir
Solution
Emulsion
Tincture
Which of the physical chemical properties of a powder will enhance the drug dissolution? (Select all that will apply)
Large particle size
Small particle size
Large specific surface
Small specific surface
Low equilibrium solubility
A simple syrup only contains sucrose and purified water.
True
False
Diluted Alcohol NF is prepared by mixing equal volumes of Alcohol USP and Purified Water USP. Therefore, the alcohol concentration of Diluted Alcohol NF is exactly half that of Alcohol USP
True
False
In the preparation of elixirs, the first step is dissolving alcohol soluble ingredients in the alcohol and dissolving water soluble ingredients in the water. Then, the alcohol solution should be added to the aqueous portion.
True
False
Indicate if the following statement is true or false. Plastic fluids or Bingham bodies do not begin to flow until a shearing stress corresponding to a yield value, f, is exceeded.
True
False
Indicate if the following statement is true or false. Particle size of fine dispersion is larger than that of a colloidal dispersion.
True
False
Indicate if the following statement is true or false. Increasing the contact angle will result in improving the wetting property of the particles in liquid medium.
True
False
Indicate if the following statement is true or false. In general, interfacial tensions between two liquids is greater than interfacial tension between a solid and a liquid.
True
False
TTDS- Drug in adhesive more comfortable and more dumping in adhesive
True
False
TTDS- the area should be clean
True
False
Which of the following will influence what goes inside the tablet density, particle size?
True
False
Increase in tidal volume results in less penetration of aerosol particles deeper into the distal tracheobronchial and alveolar regions.
True
False
Which one(s) is (are) the main advantages of the Drop-Tainer?
I. Decreased contamination potential
II. Higher weight
III. Lower cost
I,II,III
II only
I only
III only
Deposition by diffusion decrease with the increase in particle size.
True
False
Increase in tidal column results in _________ penetration of aerosol particles deeper into the _________ tracheobronchial and alveolar regions.
less;proximal
greater;proximal
less;distal
greater;distal
For pressurized metered dose inhalers (PMDIs), the momentum of aerosol particles generated depends on the device rather than the patient’s IFR.
True
False
Device must be kept vertical to ground to keep powder aerosolized (in the test they change to Vertical so is
True
False
Reciprocal of viscosity: ___________
Fluidity
less fluidity
Dense
Thick
Unit for rate constant is one of the striking differences between a zero and first order process?
True
False
Which of the following (s) will influence drug release matrix type modified release dosage forms?
Porosity (e) of the matrix
Tortuosity (t) of the matrix
Equilibrium solubility of a drug
Compressional force applied to proper tablet
All of the above
When handling of gelatin capsules, during manufacturing as well as storage, the capsule should have a humidity range of?
30-45 %
20-30 %
15-25 %
20-45 %
Which of the following represents the moisture content of the commercially available empty hard gelatin capsule?
1-5 %
6-10 %
12-15 %
20-25 %
Angle of repose determines
Lubrication
Humidity
dry
Temperature
Measurement of the wetting
Contact Angle
non-stick
Bulk density
particle size
K type what determines what we put inside capsule.
True density
Bulk density
Particle size
dissolution
What test is required by USP for tablets and capsules =
content uniformity
dissolution
weight variation
All of the above
veterinary capsules are available
10
11
12
15
Capsules are made with:
Colorants
Opaqueing agents
Preservatives
All of the above
Which of the following will manifest directly proportional relationship when plotted only on a R.L. Paper?
Absorbance against concentration
True density against the weight of the powder
True volume against the weight of the powder
Which of the following dosage form (s) requires an incorporation of a lubricant as an adjuvant?
immediate release tablet
Hard gelatin capsule
Soft gelatin capsule
Which of the following excipients (s) is/are required to prepare an immediate release tablet dosage form?
Diluent
Binding agent
Suspending agent
Which of the following property (s) is/are common to all states of the matter?
Kinetic energy
Boiling point-liquid to gas
Surface tension-liquid to liquid
Which of the following is an appropriate unit for the parameter used to assess the extent of absorption?
mcg*lit-1
mcg*hr-1
mcg*ml-1*h
mcg*ml-1*h-1
Which of the following properties is/are used to evaluate the flow of the powder material?
Hausner’s Ratio-allow to measure the compressibility of powder ingredient (active and inactive ingredient together)
Contact angle-will tell my about the hydrophobicity of the drug. Greater the contact angle the higher hydrophobicity.
Angle of repose-measures the friction of the forces present in the powder material (ONY IN THE POWDER, no liquid). Ex powder to the funnel and pass normal the angle of repose is small
Carr’s index-allow to measure the compressibility of powder ingredient (active and inactive ingredient together)
Which of the following dosage form (s) is/are used for an oral as well as topical administration of a drug?
Powder
Tincture
Lotion
Elixir
Which of the following can be obtained by employing the Clausius-Clapeyron Equation?
Heat of solution
Heat of vaporization
Boiling point of a liquid
Heat of fusion
Which of the following profile (s) will exhibit directly proportional relationship?
Absorbance against concentration (S. L. paper)
Solubility against absolute temperature (S. L. paper)
(AUC)0 against Dose (R.L.paper)
Drugs are often formulated and administered orally as a capsule dosage form. Soft gelatin capsules are used to incorporate liquid formulations while hard gelatin capsules are used to incorporate powder formulations.
True
False
Which of the following is/are considered as fundamental pharmacokinetics parameter (s) of a drug? – systemic clearance, elimination ½ life, elimination rate constant (1/hr) and volume of distribution.
Creatinine clearance
Systemic clearance
Peak plasma concentration
True density is one of the properties of a therapeutic agent that is important in pharmaceutics. The higher the true density, the greater is the amount of powder present per cubit centimeter space
True
False
1. When it is necessary and required to obtain the value of an intercept form the graph of a straight-line equation, one may use two different available approaches. Each approach, however, requires knowledge of the slope of the graph. Slope or intercepts
True
False
Which of the following property is considered as physical-Chemical property?
Solubility
Chemical Structure
Systemic Clearance
Which of the following best represents the unit for the onset of action, duration of action and termination of action?
mg/hr
Hours
mcg/ml
Which of the following sieve size will yield the powder particles with the smallest specific surface
Size 20
Size 40
Size 60
Size 10
Which of the following excipients may serve as an effective adsorbing agent to prevent the eutectification of two powders?
Kaolin
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate
Lactose
Magnesium Stearate
Which of the following hard gelatin capsule size will hold the smallest amount of a powder of a particular particle size and density?
Size 3
Size 4
Size 2
Size 0
Which of the following is used as a suspending agent in the preparation of calamine lotion?
Bentonite Magma
Calcium Hydroxide solution
Glycerin
MIneral oil
Which of the following is/are the active ingredient (s) in the calamine lotion?
Ferric Oxide
Magnesium oxide
Calcium oxide
Zin oxide
Which of the following is used as a levigating agent in the preparation of calamine lotion?
Glycerin
MIneral oil
Propylene glycol
Cetyl alcohol
Which of the following is a complete water-soluble ointment base?
White ointment
Rose water ointment
Hydrophilic ointment
PEG ointment
While preparing an ointment base, when applicable, it is prudent to liquefy the ingredients of the base in the descending order of melting point
True
False
Which of the following ingredients is a part of an aqueous phase while preparing an o/w type emulsion base?
Stearyl alcohol
Propylene Glycol
White petrolatum
Which of the following drug products is/are commercially available in a soft gelatin capsule dosage form?
nifedipine
depakene
prometrium
Which of the following test must be performed on hard gelatin capsule dosage form, soft gelatin capsule dosage form, and an immediate release tablet dosage form?
Content uniformity
Weight variation
Dissolution
1. Which of the following factor(s), according to an equation most frequently employed to describe the drug dissolution, will influence the dissolution of a therapeutic agent?
Equilibrium solubility (Cs)
Specific surface (A)
Porosity
Which of the following is true while describing the first order drug dissolution from a conventional tablet?
Unit for the rate constant is mg/hr.
A (R.L) plot of the cumulative amount of drug dissolved against time will be a straight line with positive slope
Unit for the rate is mg/hr
Which of the following is/are effective binding agent(s) for the preparation of an immediate release tablet containing a therapeutic agent that is susceptible to hydrolysis?
Starch paste
Acacia mucilage
PVP aqueous solution
The mean weight of twenty tablets of a commercially available Tylenol tablet (Lot#SJ040918) was found to be 475 mg. According to USP, therefore, eighteen out of twenty tablets should individually weigh between the following ranges.
427.50 to 522.50 mg
439.375 to 510.125 mg
460.75 to 489.25 mg
451.25 to 498.75 mg
Which of the following will contribute to greater variation in the drug content uniformity results of an immediate release tablet dosage form?
Poor flow of granules
High porosity
Inadequate binding agent
Inadequate diluent
1.
Which of the following is/are employed as a vehicle to prepare liquid formulation of a therapeutic agent to be filled into a soft gelatin capsule?
Peanut oil
Propylene glycol
Oleic acid
You are required to prepare 60 grams of an ointment base that contains 12% w/w of propylene glycol (sp. gravity 1.04 g/cc). How many milliliters of propylene glycol will be required to prepare this base?
7.20
7.48
6.92 (7.2g/1.04g/cc)
7.50
Which of the following ingredient is a part of an aqueous phase while preparing an o/w type emulsion base?
Stearic alcohol
Propylene glycol
White petrolatum
Which of the following is used as a levigating agent in the preparation of calamine lotion?
MIneral oil
Glycerin
Bentonite magma
Calcium hydroxide solution
Which of the following methods should be employed while incorporating a very small amount of an active ingredient in to an ointment base?
Fusion method
Congealing method
Adsorption method
Geometric dilution method
Rose water ointments is an example of w/o emulsion
True
False
Preservatives are added to o/w type ointment base
True
False
o/w type ointment base is easy to wash with water
True
False
agent which act as emulsified by________________.
Forming a protective layer around the droplets of the internal phase
Imparting a charge to the dispersed phase
Swelling to increase the viscosity of the system
Forming a monomolecular film around the droplets of the internal phase
Surfactants are a class of emulsifying agent which act as emulsifiers by exhibiting an auxiliary effect of increasing the viscosity of the emulsion in addition to being adsorbed at the interface and reducing the interfacial tension. Is the above statement true or false?
True
False
The absence of association between drug particles which occurs when repulsion forces between particles predominate will lead to the formation of a ________ suspension.
deflocculated
flucculated
structured
Stable
Suspended particles become flocculated in a suspension, because
Particles are closely packed
Attractive forces between particles located at a distance are appreciable
Repulsive forces between particles located at a distance are appreciable
Suspension medium reject the
A pseudo fluid displays a decrease in viscosity at a constant shear stress depending on whether the shear stress is increase or decrease?
True
False
Flocculated suspensions are characterized
Relatively lower sedimentation volume
Relatively higher rate of sedimentation
Absence of primary maximum
Which of the following will reduce the rate of sedimentation of a suspension?
Large particle size
low viscosity
high viscosity
high true density of the powder
Finely divided solids like Magnesium trisilicate, Aluminum hydroxide ect, are a class of emulsifying agents which act as emulsifiers by _____________
imparting a charge to the dispersed phase
Swelling to increase the viscosity of the system
forming a protective layer around the droplets of the internal phase
Forming a monomolecular film around the droplets of the internal phase.
Which of the following values for contact angle with water corresponds to the most hydrophobic drug particle that would be least wetted by water?
90o
10o
180o
Higher compression = harder tablet, but not higher porosity.
True
False
What makes divided powders difficult to formulate,
hygroscopicity
delinquence
porosity
surface area
Wetting agent and water soluble lubricant:
Glycerin
Mineral oil
Sodium lauryl sulfate
magnesium sulfate
Tartaric acid is used effervescent in
granules
chewable
desintegration
disperse
Appropiate method for Low dose drugs
wet granulation
granulation
hard gelatin
soft gelatin
Larger capsule size = higher capacity.
False
True
What doesn’t improve solubility of a hydrophobic
substance
grinding of powder to smaller particle size
grinding of powder to larger particle size
grinding of powder to smaller surface area
grinding of powder to larger surface area
Powder property suitable for hard gelatin capsules
low compressibility
high compressibility
medium compressibility
does not compressibility
Using higher concentration of stearates retards dissolution, meaning long peak time and low peak conc.
True
False
Most commonly used lubricant
magnesium stearate
mangesium sulfate
glycerin
larger sieve number means bigger particle size and higher specific surface.
True
False
Enteric coated for insensitive drugs in acidic environment but dissolves in intestinal
alkalinic
neutral
acidic
Which test is a required USP for tablet ?
Dissolution test.
Disintegration test
Stability test
Harness test = stronger force = the harder tablet is and more porosity in the tablet
False
True
Effervescence ingredient contains :
tartaric acid.
acetic acid
ascorbic acid
hydroxy acid
Why Nitroglycerin is stored in glass container
adsorption with plastic.
adsoption with plastic fluid
disintegrating with plastic.
The higher Stearate concentration = retard dissolution = reduce rate of bioavailability = longer peak time and lower peak concent.
True
False
Disintegration mechanism
swell up
give swell
swell up a lot
1. What influence the capsule size
True density, bulk density and particle size not saturation solubility.
True density, bulk density and particle size saturation solubility.
True density, bulk density and surface area not saturation solubility.
True density, bulk volume and particle size not saturation solubility.
Deposition by diffusion _________ with the increase in particle size.
decrease
increase
Ultrasonic nebulizers are quieter than air-jet nebulizers.
True
False
The slower the peripheral blood flow of the eye, the poorer absorption of drug into the conjunctiva and sclera
True
False
Opthalmic preparations should be terminally sterilized in the final packaging.
False
True
Both unit-dose eye solutions and ophthalmic products for eye surgery need preservatives
False
True
Which salt form is more recommended in the ophthalmic solutions ?
nitrate
salicylate
bitartrate
hydrobromide
Rx:
§ Atropine Sulfate 2%
§ NaCl qs
§ Aqua dist. q.s. ad. 30 mL
§ M.ft.opthalmic solution
o E of atropine sulfate = 0.13
o E of boric acid = 0.50
o Boric acid is used the osmotic agent
Amount of Boric Acid to add is
0.192 g
0.384 g
0.078 g
0.27 g
The eye drop bottle made by LDPE resin is usually sterilized by autoclave
False
True
Valve discharge rate of an aerosol is the amount of the drug discharged per unit volume
True
False
Mannitol is a commonly used tonicity adjusting ingredient in ophthalmic prarations
True
False
Viscosity-imparting agents also serve as the lubricants in eye drops
True
False
Rx:
§ Atropine Sulfate 2%
§ NaCl qs
§ Aqua dist. q.s. ad. 30 mL
§ M.ft.opthalmic solution
o E of atropine sulfate = 0.13
o NaCl is used the osmotic agent
o Amount of NaCl to add is
0.192 g
0.384 g
0.078 g
0.27 g
Glycerine in ophthalmic solution is used for
stabilizer
co-solvent
preservative
lubricant
Alcohol USP
95 % v/v
70 % v/v
95 % w/v
70% w/v
Which of the following information must be submitted to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) by an ethical as well as a generic pharmaceutical company in order to get an approval for a drug product?
Expiradion date
Results of phase I studies
Result of pathological studies
Results of toxicological studies
Which of the following equation is commonly employed to describe the drug dissolution?
Noyes-Whitney
Fick' law
Dissolution is usually an
endothermic process
exothermic process
Solutions in pharmacy is mostly involved with:
Solids dissolved in Liquids, Liquids mixed in Liquids
Liquids dissolved in Liquids, Solids mixed in Liquids
suppositories available for
rectal
urethral
vaginal
endo-vaginal
Dosage forms or drug delivery systems can be broadly divided into:
Solids dosage forms and Liquids dosage forms
Aerosol or metered dosage inhaler (MDI)
Semi-solids dosage forms and Transdermal drug delivery system
Modified release dosage form or controlled release dosage forms
Pharmaceuticals solvents and co-solvents internal
Alcohol , USP
MIneral oil
Purified Water
Ethanol
Solvents & Co-solvents : External
Glycerin
Propylene glycol
Isopropyl alcohol
acetone
The alcohol limitation of a OTC medication for children is 5%
True
False
Diluted alcohol NF is mixing equal volumes of Alcohol, USP and Purified Water, USP.
True
False
The strength of Diluted Alcohol, NF is approximately
49%
70%
95%
5%
Diluted alcohol is a useful hydroalcoholic solvent in various pharmaceutical processes and preparations.
True
False
Glycerin USP is
A clear syrupy liquid with a sweet taste.
Miscible with both water and alcohol.
Used as emollient, co-solvent, preservative and stabilizer.
Used as emollient and co-solvent
The alcohol concentration of rubbing alcohol is
70%
95%
49%
10%
Propylene glycol, a viscous liquid, is miscible with water and alcohol. Frequently used as glycerin substitute in modern pharmaceutical formulations.
True
False
Purified water USP
When evaporated to dryness, it must not yield greater than 0.001% of residue
No for parenteral use
is less free of solid impurities compared with drinking water.
A simple syrup contains only sucrose and purified water
True
False
Free water is preserved by 18% alcohol.
Syrup USP
Alcohol USP
Water
Elixir
Alcoholic concentration of spirits is usually over 60%.
True
False
Spirits are ____________ or _______________ solutions of volatile substances.
Hydroalcoholic
alcoholic
aromatic
Their alcohol content ranges from tinctures
15-80% (30-160 proof)
20-85 % (25-150 proof)
30-160% (15-80 proof)
Which of the following is true about the weak acidic drugs?
They are available as sodium salt
They are better absorbed of low pH
They are better absorbed of high pH
They are available as potassium salt
Which of the following parameters are dimensionless?
Partition coefficient
Tortuosity
Surface area
Porosity
Which of the following will influence the lipophilicity of a drug?
Substituent groups
Bulk density
Particle size
Apparent volume of distribution
Which of the following belong to a class of a weak acidic drugs?
Losartan Potassium
Ibuprofen
Metoprolol Succinate
Codeine Phosphate
Which of the following liquid dosage form represent a two-phase system?
Elixir
Ophthalmic solution
Emulsion
Solution
Which of the following permits a assesment of hydrophobicity of a therapeutic angle?
Contact angle
Angle of repose
Surface tension
Partition coefficient
Which of the following will be observed as a consequences of reduction of the particle size powder?
Greater surface area
Lower true density
Higher true density
Lower specific surface
Which of the following dosage forms are used to administer a therapeutic agent orally as well as topicaly?
Powder
Tincture
Cream
Elixir
Which of the following dosage forms requires presence of excipients?
Oral tablet
Oral solution
Oral capsule
Rectal suppository
Which of the following physical-chemical property of a therapeutics agent plays an important role in a oral tablet dosage form?
Particle size
Particle shape
Adsorption
Viscosity
Which of the following is/are considered as an advantage of a powder dosage form?
Good chemical stabilitty
Flexibility in compounding
Ease of dispensing hygroscopic powder
Ease of dispensing unpleasant tasting powder
Which of the following type of therapeutic agents are ideally suited for the preparation of bulk powder as a dosage form?
Antifungal
Laxatives
Anti-depressants
Anti-hypertensive agents
Which of the following represents a good example of bulk powder as a dosage form?
Metamucil
Aspirin
Calcium carbonate
Acetaminophen
Which of the following is a desirable physical-chemical property of a therapeutics agent for the formulation of a topical powder?
High specific surface
High true density
Low specific surface
High true density
Which of the following is/are effective excipients to minimize eutectification of a selected therapeutuc agent?
Kaolin
Talc
Starch Powder
Gelatin Powder
Which of the following inactive ingredient is/are required to prepare effervescent granules for oral administration
Sodium bicarbonate
Sodium phosphate
Sodium Chloride
Sodium carbonate
Which of the following sieve size yield the powder of largest specific surface?
Sieve #200
Sieve #20
Sieve #120
Sieve # 40
Which of the following property of a drug is considered ideal for its development into a modified release dosage form?
High dose
Short elimination half-life
High aqueous solubility
Long elimination half-life
Which of the following fluids are characterized by a non-linear decrease in viscosity with increase in shear rate?
Newtonian fluids
Plastic fluids
Pseudo-plastic fluids
Dilatant fluids
Zeta potential controls the degree of attraction between adjacent, similarly charged dispersed particles.
True
False
In general, the diameter of the initial phase for fine dispersions is greater than the diameter of the internal phase for colloidal dispersions.
True
False
The solubitity of a week base increases when the pH increases. Assume the pH is higher than the pH max.
True
False
The tablet has less irritation to the GI tract compared to the solution when a large dose is given.
False
True
The drug formulated in the solution usually tends to degrade compare to that formulated in the suspension.
True
False
The strenght of diluted alcohol , NFS is exactly half that of alcohol, USP.
True
False
Glycerin can be used as preservative, stabilizer, and co-solvent.
True
False
Rubbin alcohol can be used internaly
False
True
Propylene glycol can be used as preservative, stabilizer and co-solvent.
True
False
Cation free water has higher pH compared to the inlet water in the ion exchange method.
False
True
The flow in this cross flow system is from a more concentrated to a less concentrated solution
True
False
A simple syrup contains sucrose, purified water, and flavored substances.
False
True
Syrups prepared by the heat have better stability compared to those prepared by the agitation.
False
True
The alcohol content range of the elixirs is from 5-40 % and 10-80 proof
True
False
The concentration of syrup USP is
65% w/w
85% w/v
65% w/v
85% w/w
When you prepare elixirs by mixing two liquids, it is usually to add the aqueous phase to the alcohol solution.
True
False
Tinctures are preparations by simply mixing the ingredients with the solvent
True
False
Aromatic water usually has therapeutic function
False
True
When the aromatic water is prepared by talc , talc is mixed with water first
True
False
Which of the following represents the moisture content of the commercially available empty hard gelatin capsules ?
12-15%
6-10%
30-45%
25-30%
Which of the following powder properties will influence the capsule size require to fill 400mg of aspirin powder?
Particle size
Equilibrium solubility
Bulk density
Which of the excipients may serve as an effective adsorbing agent to prevent eutectification ?
Talc
Mangesium stereate
Lactose
Sodium lauryl sulfate
Which of the following is/are considered as solid dosage forms?
Tablets
Soft gelatin capsule
Hard gelatin capsule
Which of the following property will play an important role determining effectiveness of the powder for topical application?
Specific surface
True density
Equilibrium solubility
Which of the following is the most commonly used diluent in the conventional immediate release tablet dosage form?
Lactose spray
dried lactose
microcristalline cellulose
1. Which of the following is the most commonly used diluent for chewable tablet?
Lactose
mannitol
mycrocrystalline cellulose
