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What is a divisible tablet?
What is a divisible tablet?
- A tablet that is used for external application only
- A tablet that can be split into one-half or one-fourth with scoring in the middle or perpendicular lines (correct)
- A tablet designed to dissolve slowly in the stomach
- A tablet that releases the drug substance immediately
What is a modified-release drug product?
What is a modified-release drug product?
- A product that is used for external application only
- A product that alters the timing and/or the rate of release of the drug substance (correct)
- A product that dissolves immediately in the stomach
- A product with a single-layer tablet design
What distinguishes a modified-release dosage form from conventional dosage forms?
What distinguishes a modified-release dosage form from conventional dosage forms?
- The drug release characteristics of time course and/or location chosen to achieve specific objectives (correct)
- The color and shape of the tablets
- The method of administration
- The size and packaging of the tablets
What was the purpose of developing sulfonylureas?
What was the purpose of developing sulfonylureas?
What is described as a V-shaped double-layer tablet?
What is described as a V-shaped double-layer tablet?