Question 1

Which tablet compression machine is best for compression of granules?

Accepted Answer

A)  Single Press
B)  Longitudinal Press
C)  Rotary Press
D)  Stamping press C

Question 2

Powered glass test used for the standardization of which type of glass material:

Accepted Answer

A)  Type I, II & III
B)  Type I, III, IV
C)  Type II, III, IV
D)  All of the above B

Question 3

The 000 size capsules can fill the volume of:

Accepted Answer

A)  1.36 ml
B)  0.13 ml
C)  0.96 ml
D)  0.25 ml A

Question 4

A retardant material that forms a hydrophilic matrix in the formulation of matrix tablet

Accepted Answer

A)  HPMC
B)  CAP
C)  Polyethylene
D)  Carnuba Wax

Question 5

The main aim of package inserts or leaflets is:

Accepted Answer

A)  To provide information essential for the safe and effective use of the drugs
B)  Reducing the number of adverse reactions
C)  Adequate direction of use
D)  All of the above

Question 6

Select the equation that gives the rate of drug dissolution from a tablet:

Accepted Answer

A)  Fick's Law
B)  Henderson-Hasselbatch equation
C)  Noyes-Whitney equation
D)  Michaelis Menton equation

Question 7

"Orange" color coding is used for which class of pharmaceutical products?

Accepted Answer

A)  Antibiotics
B)  Beta blockers
C)  NSAIDS
D)  Anti-infectives

Question 8

"Pink" color coding is used for which class of pharmaceutical products?

Accepted Answer

A)  Antibiotics
B)  Beta blockers
C)  Steroids
D)  Anti-infectives

Question 9

What's the role of cam tracks in tablet compression machines?

Accepted Answer

A)  For proper movement of the punches
B)  For proper movement of the granules
C)  For proper movement of both (granules and punches) 
D)  For movement of granules and hopper

Question 10

"Tan" color coding is used for which class of pharmaceutical products?

Accepted Answer

A)  Miotics
B)  Beta blockers
C)  NSAIDS
D)  Anti infectives

Question 11

How many tablets require for content uniformity test

Accepted Answer

A)  10
B)  20
C)  30
D)  40

Question 12

How much amount is accepted to dissolve in a dissolution medium in 20 minute at 50 rpm?

Accepted Answer

A)  Not less than 70%
B)  Not more than 80%
C)  Not less than 80%
D)  80%

Question 13

Iron oxide, magnesium dioxide and chromium dioxide is the composition of ______ colored glass use in pharmaceutical packaging?

Accepted Answer

A)  Yellow
B)  Blue
C)  Green
D)  Amber

Question 14

Disadvantages of plastic material in packaging?

Accepted Answer

A)  Release alkali to aqueous preparation
B)  It is fragile so easily broken
C)  They react with certain chemicals
D)  Absorption permeable to moisture

Question 15

Correct test for standardization of rubber material

Accepted Answer

A)  Leakage test/ Collapsibility
B)  Powder glass test
C)  Fragmentation test
D)  Hydraulic test

Question 16

What is the name of the phase transition that occurs when a solid is converted directly into a gas (without going through the liquid phase)?

Accepted Answer

A)  Melting
B)  Boiling
C)  Condensing
D)  Sublimation

Question 17

Low melting point substances causes processing problem in tablets. Identify it.

Accepted Answer

A)  Poor Flow
B)  Weight variation
C)  Sticking
D)  Picking

Question 18

_______ is used for bulk handling, warehouse storage and transport shipping. The most common form is a palletized unit load that packs tightly into containers.

Accepted Answer

A)  Primary packaging
B)  Tertiary packaging
C)  Quaternary packaging
D)  Secondary packaging

Question 19

Packaging Testing includes:

Accepted Answer

A)  Shock test and drop test
B)  Vibration test
C)  Inclined Impact test
D)  All of the above

Question 20

"Blue" color coding is used for which class of pharmaceutical products?

Accepted Answer

A)  Miotics
B)  Beta blockers
C)  NSAIDS
D)  Analgesic

Exam 2: Pharmaceutical Packaging and Manufacturing