15 Questions
Which type of medication is mentioned as commonly receiving coatings?
Tablets
What is one of the reasons for employing the coating process on medication?
Masking taste, odor, and color of the drug
What does coating help identify on a medication product?
The product itself
What does coating offer in terms of safeguarding the drug?
Physical and chemical protection
Which environment does coating safeguard the drug from?
Gastric environment of the stomach
What is one of the purposes of coating in medication?
Concealing the taste, odor, and color of the drug
Which type of medication is commonly coated aside from tablets?
Coated multiparticulates
What is one reason for employing the coating process in medication?
Offering both physical and chemical safeguarding for the drug
Which environment does the coating process safeguard the drug from?
Gastric environment of the stomach
What are the types of oral medicines that can receive coatings?
Tablets, capsules, and drug crystals
Which class of drugs is used to treat hypertension?
Antihypertensives
What percentage reduction in blood pressure can decrease the risk of stroke by 34%?
5 mmHg
Which of the following is among the most important and widely used medications for lowering blood pressure?
Thiazide diuretics
What is the fundamental goal of antihypertensive treatment?
Prevention of stroke
Which class of medications has been the subject of several large studies and resulting national guidelines for initial use in hypertension?
Antihypertensives
Test your knowledge of pharmaceutical coating technology with this quiz. Explore the reasons for coating, different types of coating, equipment used, and common coating defects. Perfect for pharmacy and pharmaceutical students or professionals.
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