QUIZ IN POWDER, GRANULES AND CAPSULES

Question 1

Which does NOT belong to the group?
Laser holography
Sieving
Cascade impaction
Geometric dilution

Answer 1

Gemetric dilution because it is in the mixing and blending

Question 2

Preferred for eutectic mixture

Answer 2

Powders

Question 3

More stable to atmospheric humidity

Answer 3

Granules

Question 4

Easily wetted by liquid

Answer 4

Granules

Question 5

Less likely to cake or harden upon standing

Answer 5

Granules

Question 6

Relatively dry

Answer 6

Powders

Question 7

Dispensed in bulked quantities; dispensed in bulk containers: perforated or sifter can, aerosol container, wide mouthed glass

Answer 7

Bulk powders

Question 8

Which does NOT belong to the group?
Trituration
Sieving
Sifting
Geometric dilution

Answer 8

Sieving

Question 9

What to do when the powders contain volatile components?

Answer 9

Wrapped in glassine paper and sealed in heat-sealed plastic bag

Question 10

These are substances that tends to liquefy when in close and prolonged contact with one another

Answer 10

Eutectic substances

Question 11

this type of mortar in pestle is not used in reactive substance

Answer 11

Metal

Question 12

Components of soft gelatin Capsule (Pearls), EXCEPT:
Polyhydric alcohol
Methyl parabens
Sorbitol
Titanium dioxide

Answer 12

Titanium dioxide

Question 13

Gelatin A is obtained from basic hydrolysis while Gelatin B is obtained from acid hydrolysis of collagen from skin, tissues and bones of animals

Answer 13

False it is the other way around
gelatin a is obtained from acid hydrolysis and gelatin b is basic hydrolysis

Question 14

These are substances that can absorb or adsorb water from its surroundings

Answer 14

Hygroscopic substances

Question 15

What to do when the powders contain hygroscopic and deliquescent materials?

Answer 15

Double wrapped in waxed paper

Question 16

Chemical powder- pass thru sieve no. 80- with no limit to greater fineness

Answer 16

Fine

Question 17

Encapsulated and hermetically seal liquids and suspensions

Answer 17

Soft gelatin capsules

Question 18

Rolling method

Answer 18

Hard gelatin capsule

Question 19

Contains 13-16% water

Answer 19

Hard gelatin capsule

Question 20

ROtary die process

Answer 20

Soft gelatin capsules

Question 21

Punch method

Answer 21

Hard gelatin capsules

Question 23

Plate process

Answer 23

Soft gelatin capsule

Question 24

Animal & Vegetable drugs- pass thru sieve no. 40- with fineness of nmt 40% thru no. 80 sieve:

Answer 24

Moderately coarse

Question 25

Innovations of capsule shell designs wherein the rim is tapered, upper capsule part extends (rounded edge of lower surface is visible) while the opening is difficult and the lower surface has less gripping to pull 2 halves apar

Answer 25

Coni-snap supro

Question 26

Dispensed in: chartulae (folded paper), metal foil, small heat-sealed or resealable plastic bags

Answer 26

Divided powders

Question 27

Powders are Intimate mixtures of dry, finely divided drugs and/or chemicals that maybe intended for internal or external use

Answer 27

TRUE

Question 28

Basic wet method

Answer 28

Wet granulation method

Question 29

Fusion method

Answer 29

Dry granulation method

Question 30

Fluid bed processing

Answer 30

Wet granulation method

Question 31

Slugging method

Answer 31

Dry granulation method