12 Questions
What is the advantage of using tablets as an oral dosage form?
Easy and convenient to use
What is the function of the crystal lattice structure in tablet formulation?
Restricts the mobility of drug molecules, reducing the likelihood of chemical reactions
In what ways can tablets be consumed other than swallowing them whole?
Chewing or dissolving in water
Why are drug molecules in a solid-state tablet more stable compared to those in liquid form?
Limited mobility of molecules in the crystal lattice reduces the likelihood of chemical reactions
What is the disintegration time requirement for uncoated tablets in water?
Less than 15 minutes
How many tablets are taken at random for the disintegration test?
6 tablets
What is the minimum percentage of the drug that should be released within 45 minutes in the dissolution test?
80%
For which type of tablet is the dissolution test not required?
Registered tablet under EP
For a tablet weighing 220mg, what is the maximum allowable deviation from the average mass according to the pharmacopeial quality control tests?
$16.5 mg$
If the average weight of 20 tablets is $95.2 mg$, which tablet deviates the most from the average mass according to the pharmacopeial quality control tests?
Tablet 12 with a mass of $96.7 mg$
What is the acceptable range of active ingredient content for registered tablets according to the pharmacopeial quality control tests?
Within 90-110%
What is the maximum allowable deviation for active ingredient content in listed tablets according to the pharmacopeial quality control tests?
Within 90-120%
Test your knowledge of tablet formulations with this quiz! Explore the advantages and limitations of using tablets as an oral dosage form for patients. Learn about the features of tablets, including their ease of use and potential for different administration methods such as chewing and dissolving.
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