Final Exam Review - Pre-Final Exam Lectures

Question 1

1. “Soft gelatin capsules are suitable as vehicles for aqueous liquids”. This statement is:
   a. True
   b. False

Answer 1

b. False

Question 2

2. Shell of soft gelatin capsule is:
   a. Thicker than that of hard gelatin
   b. Thinner than that of hard gelatin

Answer 2

a. Thicker than that of hard gelatin

Question 3

3. If the dose of the drug per tablet is high, is there a need for a diluent?
   a. Yes
   b. No

Answer 3

b. No

Question 4

4. “Factors other than the presence of disintegrants can affect the disintegration time of compressed tablets significantly.” This statement is:
   a. True
   b. False

Answer 4

a. True

Question 5

5. Does the drug normally dissolve in the mouth after chewing a chewable tablet?
   a. Yes
   b. No

Answer 5

b. No

Question 6

6. Is there a need for a disintegrant in the formulation (non-chewable, non-ODT)?
   a. Yes
   b. No

Answer 6

b. No

Question 7

7. What compression would you expect that will be used when preparing chewable tablets?
   a. Minimal
   b. Medium
   c. Strong

Answer 7

a. Minimal