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Which of the following is the LEAST suitable tablet antiadherent?
Which of the following is the LEAST suitable tablet antiadherent?
- Gelatin
- Magnesium stearate
- Microcrystalline cellulose
- Acacia (correct)
A pharmaceutical company wants to develop a tablet that can be easily swallowed and has a smooth, shiny appearance. Which tablet-coating agent would be the MOST suitable choice?
A pharmaceutical company wants to develop a tablet that can be easily swallowed and has a smooth, shiny appearance. Which tablet-coating agent would be the MOST suitable choice?
- Sugar coating
- Microcrystalline cellulose
- Film coating (correct)
- Magnesium stearate
Which of the following is the LEAST suitable tablet and capsule diluent for direct compression?
Which of the following is the LEAST suitable tablet and capsule diluent for direct compression?
- Mannitol
- Tragacanth (correct)
- Microcrystalline cellulose
- Lactose
Which of the following is the MOST suitable tablet binder for wet granulation?
Which of the following is the MOST suitable tablet binder for wet granulation?
A pharmaceutical company wants to develop a tablet that has a sweet taste to improve patient acceptability. Which of the following would be the LEAST suitable sweetening agent to use?
A pharmaceutical company wants to develop a tablet that has a sweet taste to improve patient acceptability. Which of the following would be the LEAST suitable sweetening agent to use?
Which of the following is the MOST suitable tablet and capsule diluent for direct compression of a hydrophobic drug?
Which of the following is the MOST suitable tablet and capsule diluent for direct compression of a hydrophobic drug?
Which of the following is a common example of a tablet direct compression excipient?
Which of the following is a common example of a tablet direct compression excipient?
Which of these cellulose derivatives is commonly used as an enteric coating agent?
Which of these cellulose derivatives is commonly used as an enteric coating agent?
Which of the following is a common example of a tablet lubricant?
Which of the following is a common example of a tablet lubricant?
Which of these is a commonly used tablet disintegrant?
Which of these is a commonly used tablet disintegrant?
Which of the following is a tablet or capsule opaquant?
Which of the following is a tablet or capsule opaquant?
Which of these cellulose derivatives is commonly used as a tablet binder?
Which of these cellulose derivatives is commonly used as a tablet binder?
Which of the following is a direct compression excipient commonly used as a diluent in tablet manufacturing?
Which of the following is a direct compression excipient commonly used as a diluent in tablet manufacturing?
Which of the following is a tablet coating agent used to provide color and aesthetic appeal?
Which of the following is a tablet coating agent used to provide color and aesthetic appeal?
Which of the following is a binder used to provide cohesive strength to granulated particles in tablet formulations?
Which of the following is a binder used to provide cohesive strength to granulated particles in tablet formulations?
Which of the following is an antiadherent used to prevent sticking of tablets to punch faces and die walls?
Which of the following is an antiadherent used to prevent sticking of tablets to punch faces and die walls?
Which of the following is a diluent used in both tablet and capsule formulations to increase bulk and improve flow properties?
Which of the following is a diluent used in both tablet and capsule formulations to increase bulk and improve flow properties?
Which of the following is a flavorant used to impart a pleasant taste and aroma to pharmaceutical preparations?
Which of the following is a flavorant used to impart a pleasant taste and aroma to pharmaceutical preparations?
