MCQ Collection
Pharmaceutics I MCQs
Practice Pharmaceutics I questions with answers and explanations.
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Correct Answer: B. Preservative
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Preservative is an excipient added to inhibit microbial growth in a preparation.
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Correct Answer: A. Expiry date
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Expiry date is the date until which a product is expected to remain within specification when stored correctly.
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Correct Answer: C. Bioavailability
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Bioavailability is the rate and extent to which active drug reaches systemic circulation.
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Correct Answer: C. First-order degradation
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First-order degradation is a process in which degradation rate is proportional to the amount of drug remaining.
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Correct Answer: C. Dispensing label
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Dispensing label is a label providing patient-specific directions and essential medicine information.
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Correct Answer: B. Solution
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Solution is a homogeneous liquid preparation containing dissolved solute.
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Correct Answer: D. Suspension
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Suspension is a liquid dosage form containing insoluble solid particles dispersed in a vehicle.
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Correct Answer: A. Ointment
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Ointment is a semisolid preparation intended for external application to skin or mucosa.
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Correct Answer: C. Suspension
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Suspension is a liquid dosage form containing insoluble solid particles dispersed in a vehicle.
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Correct Answer: B. Emulsion
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Emulsion is a dispersion of one immiscible liquid as droplets within another liquid.
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Correct Answer: D. 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.