DOSAGE FORMS EXAM 3 - MCPHS FALL
2024/25 Questions & Answers
Dissolution rate Correct Ans-speed at which a drug substance dissolves in a medium
physical form Correct Ans-crystalline vs. amorphous and particle size
Stability Correct Ans-the chemical, physical and biological stability of a drug at its pure state
and in presence of excipients
Pathway or drug delivery Correct Ans-Body to organ to cell to organelle to molecular target
Dosage form Correct Ans-the means by which drug molecules are delivered to sites of action
within the body
components of a dosage form Correct Ans-API, Excipients and Device
Use of coated tablets/sealed ampuls Correct Ans-protection from oxygen and/or humidity
Use of enteric-coating tablet Correct Ans-protection from gastric acid
, Use or capsule/coating and/or flavoring Correct Ans-Conceals bitter, salty or offensive tastes
or odor
Use of suspensions Correct Ans-provide liquid preparations of insoluble substances
Use of syrups/solutions Correct Ans-Provides clear, liquid dosage forms
Use of controlled-release drugs Correct Ans-Provide rate-controlled drug action
Use of topical treatment Correct Ans-Provide optimal drug action from topical administration
Use of suppositories Correct Ans-Provide insertion of drug into a body orifice
Use of injections Correct Ans-To provide placement of drugs directly into the blood stream or
tissue
Use of inhalants Correct Ans-Provide topical drug action in the lungs
Dosage form designs consider... Correct Ans-1) nature of illness
2)manner of treatment (local vs systemic)
3) age of pt
4) patient age
2024/25 Questions & Answers
Dissolution rate Correct Ans-speed at which a drug substance dissolves in a medium
physical form Correct Ans-crystalline vs. amorphous and particle size
Stability Correct Ans-the chemical, physical and biological stability of a drug at its pure state
and in presence of excipients
Pathway or drug delivery Correct Ans-Body to organ to cell to organelle to molecular target
Dosage form Correct Ans-the means by which drug molecules are delivered to sites of action
within the body
components of a dosage form Correct Ans-API, Excipients and Device
Use of coated tablets/sealed ampuls Correct Ans-protection from oxygen and/or humidity
Use of enteric-coating tablet Correct Ans-protection from gastric acid
, Use or capsule/coating and/or flavoring Correct Ans-Conceals bitter, salty or offensive tastes
or odor
Use of suspensions Correct Ans-provide liquid preparations of insoluble substances
Use of syrups/solutions Correct Ans-Provides clear, liquid dosage forms
Use of controlled-release drugs Correct Ans-Provide rate-controlled drug action
Use of topical treatment Correct Ans-Provide optimal drug action from topical administration
Use of suppositories Correct Ans-Provide insertion of drug into a body orifice
Use of injections Correct Ans-To provide placement of drugs directly into the blood stream or
tissue
Use of inhalants Correct Ans-Provide topical drug action in the lungs
Dosage form designs consider... Correct Ans-1) nature of illness
2)manner of treatment (local vs systemic)
3) age of pt
4) patient age
