We have provided 60 MCQs on Dosage Forms Unit-1, 1st semester, Pharmaceutics, B. Pharma.
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Dosage forms: Introduction to dosage forms, classification and definitions
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MCQ on Dosage Forms
What is the primary purpose of dosage forms in pharmaceuticals?
- a) To enhance drug taste
- b) To extend drug shelf life
- c) To deliver medications to patients
- d) To reduce drug cost
Correct Answer: c) To deliver medications to patients
Which of the following is an example of a solid dosage form?
- a) Syrup
- b) Tablet
- c) Solution
- d) Cream
Correct Answer: b) Tablet
A suppository is an example of which type of dosage form?
- a) Liquid
- b) Parenteral
- c) Rectal
- d) Topical
Correct Answer: c) Rectal
What is the primary function of a dosage form’s excipients?
- a) To color the medication
- b) To extend the medication’s shelf life
- c) To enhance the medication’s taste
- d) To aid in the manufacturing and administration of the medication
Correct Answer: d) To aid in the manufacturing and administration of the medication
Which dosage form is designed to release the medication gradually over an extended period of time?
- a) Capsule
- b) Lozenge
- c) Ointment
- d) Controlled-release tablet
Correct Answer: d) Controlled-release tablet
Which of the following is not a classification of dosage forms based on route of administration?
- a) Oral
- b) Parenteral
- c) Topical
- d) Intradermal
Correct Answer: d) Intradermal
What is the primary advantage of using liquid dosage forms like syrups and elixirs?
- a) Rapid absorption
- b) Long shelf life
- c) Easy storage
- d) Precise dosing
Correct Answer: a) Rapid absorption
Which of the following is a semi-solid dosage form?
- a) Suspension
- b) Emulsion
- c) Gel
- d) Aerosol
Correct Answer: c) Gel
Which dosage form is typically administered as a mist or spray and is used for inhalation into the lungs?
- a) Tablet
- b) Inhaler
- c) Suppository
- d) Cream
Correct Answer: b) Inhaler
What is the primary advantage of using film-coated tablets?
- a) Improved taste
- b) Faster dissolution
- c) Enhanced stability
- d) Extended release
Correct Answer: c) Enhanced stability
Which dosage form is designed to be dissolved in the mouth for rapid drug absorption?
- a) Lozenge
- b) Suspension
- c) Capsule
- d) Lotion
Correct Answer: a) Lozenge
In pharmaceutical terms, what does the abbreviation “ODT” stand for?
- a) Oral Drug Treatment
- b) Over-the-Counter Drug
- c) Orally Disintegrating Tablet
- d) Oral Digestive Tract
Correct Answer: c) Orally Disintegrating Tablet
Which of the following is a primary advantage of using topical dosage forms like creams and ointments?
- a) Rapid systemic absorption
- b) Prolonged local action
- c) Oral administration
- d) Gastrointestinal absorption
Correct Answer: b) Prolonged local action
What is the primary purpose of enteric-coated tablets or capsules?
- a) To enhance the medication’s taste
- b) To prevent drug abuse
- c) To protect the medication from stomach acid and release it in the intestines
- d) To provide immediate drug release
Correct Answer: c) To protect the medication from stomach acid and release it in the intestines
Which dosage form is typically administered as eye drops or ear drops for local treatment?
- a) Inhaler
- b) Suppository
- c) Solution
- d) Emulsion
Correct Answer: c) Solution
Which of the following dosage forms is commonly used for intravenous administration?
- a) Tablet
- b) Capsule
- c) Injection
- d) Ointment
Correct Answer: c) Injection
What is the primary purpose of a transdermal patch?
- a) To deliver medication directly to the lungs
- b) To provide controlled and continuous drug release through the skin
- c) To enhance the taste of the medication
- d) To treat gastrointestinal disorders
Correct Answer: b) To provide controlled and continuous drug release through the skin
Which dosage form is typically used for rectal administration and is solid at room temperature but melts at body temperature?
- a) Tablet
- b) Suppository
- c) Solution
- d) Suspension
Correct Answer: b) Suppository
What is the primary function of a diluent in the formulation of dosage forms?
- a) To add flavor to the medication
- b) To increase the medication’s shelf life
- c) To increase the medication’s viscosity
- d) To provide bulk and aid in tablet compression
Correct Answer: d) To provide bulk and aid in tablet compression
Which dosage form is commonly used for oral administration and is a solid preparation containing an active ingredient enclosed in a hard or soft shell?
- a) Suspension
- b) Emulsion
- c) Capsule
- d) Lotion
Correct Answer: c) Capsule
Which dosage form is designed to be applied to the skin and typically contains a high concentration of an active ingredient?
- a) Tablet
- b) Syrup
- c) Cream
- d) Suspension
Correct Answer: c) Cream
What is the primary purpose of a binder in the formulation of solid dosage forms such as tablets?
- a) To add color to the tablet
- b) To enhance the tablet’s taste
- c) To hold the ingredients together and improve tablet integrity
- d) To provide controlled release of the drug
Correct Answer: c) To hold the ingredients together and improve tablet integrity
Which dosage form is designed to release medication at a specific site in the gastrointestinal tract, such as the stomach or intestine?
- a) Enteric-coated tablet
- b) Capsule
- c) Solution
- d) Inhaler
Correct Answer: a) Enteric-coated tablet
Which of the following dosage forms is primarily used for veterinary applications?
- a) Lotion
- b) Injection
- c) Lozenge
- d) Syrup
Correct Answer: b) Injection
What is the main purpose of a disintegrant in the formulation of solid dosage forms like tablets?
- a) To enhance the tablet’s color
- b) To prolong the tablet’s shelf life
- c) To help the tablet break apart in the gastrointestinal tract for rapid drug release
- d) To add flavor to the tablet
Correct Answer: c) To help the tablet break apart in the gastrointestinal tract for rapid drug release
Which dosage form is designed for application to the mucous membranes of the oral cavity and typically dissolves or disintegrates quickly in the mouth?
- a) Ointment
- b) Lotion
- c) Lozenge
- d) Emulsion
Correct Answer: c) Lozenge
What is the primary purpose of a preservative in the formulation of liquid dosage forms?
- a) To enhance the color of the liquid
- b) To improve the taste of the liquid
- c) To prevent microbial growth and maintain product stability
- d) To increase the viscosity of the liquid
Correct Answer: c) To prevent microbial growth and maintain product stability
Which dosage form is commonly used for oral administration and is a liquid preparation containing finely dispersed drug particles?
- a) Solution
- b) Capsule
- c) Suspension
- d) Suppository
Correct Answer: c) Suspension
What is the primary advantage of using a metered-dose inhaler (MDI) for respiratory medications?
- a) Rapid systemic absorption
- b) Prolonged local action
- c) Controlled and precise dosing
- d) Extended drug shelf life
Correct Answer: c) Controlled and precise dosing
Which dosage form is typically used for external application and is a mixture of oil and water stabilized by an emulsifying agent?
- a) Capsule
- b) Emulsion
- c) Tablet
- d) Lotion
Correct Answer: b) Emulsion
Which dosage form is commonly used for rectal administration and is semi-solid at room temperature?
- a) Tablet
- b) Suppository
- c) Solution
- d) Emulsion
Correct Answer: b) Suppository
What is the primary purpose of a solubilizing agent in the formulation of liquid dosage forms?
- a) To enhance the color of the liquid
- b) To add flavor to the liquid
- c) To increase the viscosity of the liquid
- d) To improve the solubility of poorly soluble drugs
Correct Answer: d) To improve the solubility of poorly soluble drugs
Which of the following dosage forms is designed to release medication slowly and consistently over an extended period of time?
- a) Immediate-release tablet
- b) Enteric-coated capsule
- c) Controlled-release tablet
- d) Ointment
Correct Answer: c) Controlled-release tablet
Which dosage form is typically used for intramuscular or subcutaneous administration and is a sterile solution or suspension of a drug?
- a) Inhaler
- b) Capsule
- c) Injection
- d) Emulsion
Correct Answer: c) Injection
What is the primary purpose of a stabilizer in the formulation of dosage forms?
- a) To enhance the taste of the medication
- b) To add color to the medication
- c) To prevent degradation and maintain product quality
- d) To increase the viscosity of the medication
Correct Answer: c) To prevent degradation and maintain product quality
Which dosage form is typically used for oral administration and is a liquid preparation in which a drug is dissolved in a mixture of alcohol and water?
- a) Solution
- b) Tablet
- c) Suspension
- d) Suppository
Correct Answer: a) Solution
What is the primary purpose of a coating agent in the formulation of solid dosage forms like tablets?
- a) To improve the tablet’s taste
- b) To add color to the tablet
- c) To protect the tablet from moisture and mask the taste of the drug
- d) To increase the viscosity of the tablet
Correct Answer: c) To protect the tablet from moisture and mask the taste of the drug
Which dosage form is typically used for oral administration and is a solid preparation containing one or more active ingredients enclosed in a hard or soft shell made of gelatin?
- a) Suspension
- b) Emulsion
- c) Capsule
- d) Lotion
Correct Answer: c) Capsule
What is the primary purpose of a glidant in the formulation of solid dosage forms like tablets?
- a) To enhance the tablet’s color
- b) To improve the tablet’s taste
- c) To improve the tablet’s flow properties and reduce sticking during manufacturing
- d) To add flavor to the tablet
Correct Answer: c) To improve the tablet’s flow properties and reduce sticking during manufacturing
Which dosage form is typically used for intranasal administration and is designed to deliver medication to the nasal mucosa?
- a) Ointment
- b) Lozenge
- c) Nasal spray
- d) Lotion
Correct Answer: c) Nasal spray
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