MCQ Collection
Pharmaceutics I MCQs
Practice Pharmaceutics I questions with answers and explanations.
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Correct Answer: B. Suppository
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Suppository is a solid dosage form inserted into a body cavity where it melts, softens or dissolves.
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Correct Answer: D. Isotonic solution
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Isotonic solution is a solution with effective osmotic pressure similar to body fluids.
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Correct Answer: B. Buffer
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Buffer is a system that resists change in pH when small amounts of acid or base are added.
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Correct Answer: D. Sedimentation
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Sedimentation is downward movement of dispersed particles under gravity.
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Correct Answer: A. Emulsion
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Emulsion is a dispersion of one immiscible liquid as droplets within another liquid.
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Correct Answer: A. Tablet
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Tablet is a solid unit dosage form usually produced by compression or moulding.
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Correct Answer: A. Capsule
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Capsule is a dosage form in which medicine is enclosed in a soluble shell.
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Correct Answer: B. Ointment
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Ointment is a semisolid preparation intended for external application to skin or mucosa.
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Correct Answer: A. Suppository
Explanation:
Suppository is a solid dosage form inserted into a body cavity where it melts, softens or dissolves.
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Correct Answer: A. Isotonic solution
Explanation:
Isotonic solution is a solution with effective osmotic pressure similar to body fluids.
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Correct Answer: A. Buffer
Explanation:
Buffer is a system that resists change in pH when small amounts of acid or base are added.
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Correct Answer: A. Sedimentation
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Sedimentation is downward movement of dispersed particles under gravity.