Manufacturing Pharmacy answer key

Manufacturing Pharmacy Multiple Choice Identify the letter of the choice that best completes the statements or answer the question. 1. Which of the following is NOT used as a diluent or absorbent in the formulation of capsules? a. Lactose b. Magnesium carbonate c. Kaolin d. Light magnesium Oxide e. Starch 2. The ___________________ come in contact with both the product and the propellant and therefore should be resistant to both physical and chemical attack. a. Valve b. Dip tube c. Actuator d. Container e. Propellant 3. The hydrocarbon base which is frequently used as a vehicle for ointment. a. Cholesterol b. Lanolin c. Petroleum d. Sorbitan monostearate monooleate e. Mineral oil 4. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of water soluble bases that are used in the formulation of ointment? a. It is composed of many polar group b. Water is required for their preparation c. It is also called greaseless ointment base d. It softens or melts when applied to the skin e. It is composed of many ether linkages 5. Which of the following is frequently used as a peel strip for transdermal patches? a. Polyesters b. Acrylic c. Silicone d. Polyisobutylene e. Starch 6. _________ are substances that make up the major portion of tablet. a. Binder b. Glidant c. Lubricant d. Diluent e. Disintegrant 7. Which of the following is NOT used as a diluent in the formulation of a tablet? a. Celutab b. Corn starch c. Lactose d. Avicel e. Ethyl cellulose 8. It is frequently used as a diluent in the formulation of chewable tablet. a. Mannitol b. Celutab c. Avicel d. Lactose e. Sucrose 9. Method of preparing sodium chloride tablet. a. Direct compression b. Granulation by compression c. Wet granulation d. Spray drying e. Slugging 10. _________ is the removal of the edges of tablets. a. Capping b. Cracking c. Mottling d. Chipping e. Lamination