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Pharmaceutical Knowledge Trivia Quiz

Basic pharmaceutical knowledge.

A multiple-choice quiz by Shelleyda. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
Shelleyda

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
369

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
5302

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

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Question 1 of 10

1. The system of measurement in which liquid is measured in drams is the ________ . Hint

imperial system

metric system

apothecary system

household system

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Question 2 of 10

2. One cubic centimeter is equal to: Hint

1 minum

1mg

1 ml

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which of the following is not a liquid dosage form? Hint

Tincture

Pulvule

Linctus

Suspension

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Question 4 of 10

4. A dosage form where particles of a drug are completely dissolved in a liquid is called a: Hint

emulsion

solution

suspension

tincture

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Question 5 of 10

5. The preparation of a specific dosage form for a patient with specific needs is called: Hint

product formulation

bulk compounding

extemporaneous compounding

bulk manufactoring

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Question 6 of 10

6. An ophthalmic preparation would be placed in the: Hint

nose

mouth

ear

eye

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Question 7 of 10

7. Parenteral preparations must be prepared: Hint

under sanitary conditions

using aseptic techniques

in the absence of light

quickly

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which of the following types of tablets goes underneath the tongue? Hint

Sublingual tablets

Tablets for oral use

Buccal tablets

Tablets for dissolution

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Question 9 of 10

9. A proprietary label is: Hint

a label that is placed properly on the container

a particular label design

an original label

a drug named that is owned by a particular drug co.

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Question 10 of 10

10. An example of a semisolid dosage form would be: Hint

pulvale

cream

gelcap

powder for reconstitution

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The system of measurement in which liquid is measured in drams is the ________ .

Answer: apothecary system

2. One cubic centimeter is equal to:

Answer: 1 ml

3. Which of the following is not a liquid dosage form?

Answer: Pulvule

4. A dosage form where particles of a drug are completely dissolved in a liquid is called a:

Answer: solution

5. The preparation of a specific dosage form for a patient with specific needs is called:

Answer: extemporaneous compounding

6. An ophthalmic preparation would be placed in the:

Answer: eye

7. Parenteral preparations must be prepared:

Answer: using aseptic techniques

8. Which of the following types of tablets goes underneath the tongue?

Answer: Sublingual tablets

9. A proprietary label is:

Answer: a drug named that is owned by a particular drug co.

10. An example of a semisolid dosage form would be:

Answer: cream

Source: Author Shelleyda

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