Pharmaceutics MCQs

a. A tincture is a liquid dosage form, while a solution is a solid dosage form
b. A tincture is an alcoholic or hydroalcoholic solution, while a solution can be any type of liquid
c. A tincture is used for external application, while a solution is used for internal application
d. A tincture contains undissolved particles in a liquid, while a solution contains dissolved particles
Answer: b. A tincture is an alcoholic or hydroalcoholic solution, while a solution can be any type of liquid.

a. A generic drug is less effective than a brand-name drug, while a brand-name drug is more effective
b. A generic drug is cheaper than a brand-name drug, while a brand-name drug is more expensive
c. A generic drug is a controlled-release dosage form, while a brand-name drug is a sustained-release dosage form
d. A generic drug is a prodrug, while a brand-name drug is an active drug
Answer: b. A generic drug is cheaper than a brand-name drug, while a brand-name drug is more expensive

a. A tablet is a solid dosage form, while a capsule is a liquid dosage form
b. A tablet contains a single drug, while a capsule can contain multiple drugs
c. A tablet is coated, while a capsule is uncoated
d. A tablet is compressed, while a capsule is molded
Answer: d. A tablet is compressed, while a capsule is molded

a. Selectivity
b. Safety
c. Potency
d. Palatability
Answer: d. Palatability

a. Age
b. Gender
c. Diet
d. Blood pressure
Answer: d. Blood pressure

a. Lipid solubility of the drug
b. Protein binding of the drug
c. Blood flow to the site of distribution
d. Drug metabolism in the liver
Answer: d. Drug metabolism in the liver

a. A topical drug delivery system is used for internal application, while a transdermal drug delivery system is used for external application
b. A topical drug delivery system is a type of patch, while a transdermal drug delivery system is a type of ointment
c. A topical drug delivery system delivers the drug to the skin surface, while a transdermal drug delivery system delivers the drug through the skin
d. A topical drug delivery system is a solid dosage form, while a transdermal drug delivery system is a liquid dosage form

a. A controlled-release dosage form delivers the drug over a longer period of time than a sustained-release dosage form
b. A controlled-release dosage form delivers the drug at a constant rate, while a sustained-release dosage form delivers the drug at a variable rate
c. A controlled-release dosage form is used for acute conditions, while a sustained-release dosage form is used for chronic conditions
d. A controlled-release dosage form is a liquid dosage form, while a sustained-release dosage form is a solid dosage form
Answer: b. A controlled-release dosage form delivers the drug at a constant rate, while a sustained-release dosage form delivers the drug at a variable rate

a. A liposome is a spherical lipid bilayer, while a micelle is a linear polymer
b. A liposome is used for oral administration, while a micelle is used for topical administration
c. A liposome is a type of nanoparticle, while a micelle is a type of microsphere
d. A liposome is a drug delivery system, while a micelle is a type of surfactant
Answer: d. A liposome is a drug delivery system, while a micelle is a type of surfactant

a. Stability
b. Palatability
c. Durability
d. Efficacy
Answer: c. Durability