Tablet Production Quiz: Test Your Knowledge

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Match the following tablet types with their descriptions:

Film-coated tablet (FCT) = Tablet with Aquacoat and LustreClear as film coatings Enteric coated tablet (ECT) = Tablet that includes Dulcolax and Arthrotec Buccal tablet = Tablet placed between the cheek and gums and dissolves slowly Sublingual tablet = Tablet placed under the tongue for quick dissolution

Match the following tablet types with their descriptions:

Chewable tablet = Tablet meant to be chewed before swallowing Lozenge/troche/lollipop = Tablet dissolved slowly in the mouth for localized effects Multiple compressed tablet = Tablet made by more than one compression Buffered tablet = Tablet prepared with buffers to minimize drug irritation to the upper GI tract

Match the following tablet types with their descriptions:

Effervescent tablet = Tablet that releases carbon dioxide when placed in water Instant disintegrating/dissolving tablet = Tablet designed to quickly disintegrate without chewing or liquid Tablet triturates/molded tablet = Tablet made for oral administration by a pharmacist Common tablet production methods = Wet granulation, dry granulation, and direct compression

Match the following advantages with their corresponding type of oral dosage form:

<p>Convenient and compliance = Tablets/Caplets Large scale manufacturing at minimal cost/dose = Tablets/Caplets Exact dose (1 table = 1 dose) = Tablets/Caplets Good stability = Tablets/Caplets</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following disadvantages with their corresponding type of oral dosage form:

<p>Unit dose (inflexible dosage form) - Dose adjustment errors when splitting = Tablets/Caplets Dose >20% of total tablet weight, difficult to compress/swallow = Tablets/Caplets Swallowing difficulties - Can dose adjust by splitting/crushing = Tablets/Caplets Different shapes, sizes - Trademarking - Identification = Tablets/Caplets</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following tablet shapes with their corresponding drug:

<p>discoid = Premarin oval = Capoten square = Decadron pentagonal = Ascendin</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following tablet shapes with their corresponding drug:

<p>oblong = Isoptin SR triangular = Tofranil hexagonal = Inderal octagonal = Levsin/SL</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following advantages of gelatin capsules with their description:

<p>Convenient easily compounded exact doses = Can be sealed oily (non-polar) liquids can be filled Commercial capsule dosage forms can be made readily identifiable = By different color combinations, printed letters or numbers on caps Cannot be filled with polar liquids = Water or glycerin, propylene glycol Cannot be filled with very hygroscopic or deliquescent substances = Or efflorescent substances</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following disadvantages of gelatin capsules with their description:

<h1>Not useful for volatile compounds since contents are usually released in the stomach = Drugs that are irritating to the stomach may cause nausea Capsules will soften or become sticky if stored in un-sealed containers under humid, tropical conditions =</h1> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following steps in the HCG manufacturing process with their description:

<h1>Gelatin solution is moulded onto metallic pins = Pin bars are removed and dried Capsule halves are stripped from the pins = Cap and base are cut to proper length and joined</h1> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following capsule sizes with their corresponding drug capacity (mg):

<p>000 = 1.40 00 = 0.95 0 = 0.70 1 = 0.50</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following drug examples with their corresponding drug capacity (mg):

<h1>Aspirin = 1040 Quinine Sulfate = 650 Sodium Bicarbonate = 1430</h1> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following HGC excipients with their description:

<p>Diluents = Bulking agents e.g. lactose monohydrate, microcrystalline cellulose, mannitol, magnesium carbonate Lubricants = Lubricants keep the formulation ingredients sticking to the machine parts and to improve formulation flow in the machine e.g. magnesium stearate</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following capsule sizes with their corresponding volume (mL):

<p>000 = 00 = 0 = 1 =</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following capsule sizes with their corresponding examples of drug capacity (mg):

<p>000 = 00 = 0 = 1 =</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Overview of Tablet Production and Types of Tablets

Dimetapp is a film-coated tablet (FCT) with Aquacoat and LustreClear as film coatings.
Enteric coated tablets (ECT) include Dulcolax and Arthrotec.
Buccal tablets are placed between the cheek and gums and dissolve slowly.
Sublingual tablets are placed under the tongue for quick dissolution, such as Nitroglycerin and Lorazepam.
Chewable tablets are meant to be chewed before swallowing and often contain sugars or flavoring agents.
Lozenges, troches, and lollipops are dissolved slowly in the mouth for localized effects and can be prepared by fusion or candy molding process.
Multiple compressed tablets are made by more than one compression and can be used for extended release.
Buffered tablets are prepared with buffers to minimize drug irritation to the upper GI tract, like Tribuffered Aspirin.
Effervescent tablets release carbon dioxide when placed in water, such as Alka-Seltzer.
Instant disintegrating/dissolving tablets are designed to quickly disintegrate without the need for chewing or liquid, such as Zofran ODT.
Tablet triturates, also known as molded tablets, are made for oral administration by a pharmacist.
Common tablet production methods include wet granulation, dry granulation, and direct compression.