18 Questions
Which of the following is the LEAST suitable tablet antiadherent?
Acacia
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?
Film coating
Which of the following is the LEAST suitable tablet and capsule diluent for direct compression?
Tragacanth
Which of the following is the MOST suitable tablet binder for wet granulation?
Acacia
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?
Kaolin
Which of the following is the MOST suitable tablet and capsule diluent for direct compression of a hydrophobic drug?
Microcrystalline cellulose
Which of the following is a common example of a tablet direct compression excipient?
Dibasic calcium phosphate
Which of these cellulose derivatives is commonly used as an enteric coating agent?
Cellulose acetate phthalate
Which of the following is a common example of a tablet lubricant?
Magnesium stearate
Which of these is a commonly used tablet disintegrant?
Sodium alginate
Which of the following is a tablet or capsule opaquant?
Titanium dioxide
Which of these cellulose derivatives is commonly used as a tablet binder?
Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose
Which of the following is a direct compression excipient commonly used as a diluent in tablet manufacturing?
Bentonite
Which of the following is a tablet coating agent used to provide color and aesthetic appeal?
FD&C Yellow No. 6
Which of the following is a binder used to provide cohesive strength to granulated particles in tablet formulations?
Acacia
Which of the following is an antiadherent used to prevent sticking of tablets to punch faces and die walls?
Ferric oxide
Which of the following is a diluent used in both tablet and capsule formulations to increase bulk and improve flow properties?
Lactose (not mentioned)
Which of the following is a flavorant used to impart a pleasant taste and aroma to pharmaceutical preparations?
Peppermint oil
Test your knowledge about various pharmaceutical ingredients and excipients used in drug formulations. Learn about sweetening agents, tablet antiadherents, and other important components in pharmaceutical preparations.
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