HSSC/Pharmacist exam-style, exam-oriented MCQs

Definition & Classification of Tablets (Pharmaceutics), designed exactly in Tablets (Definition & Classification)

Q1. Tablets are defined as
A. Solid dosage forms prepared by molding only
B. Solid dosage forms containing medicaments with or without excipients, prepared by compression or molding
C. Liquid dosage forms for oral use
D. Semi-solid preparations for topical use

✅ Answer: B

Q2. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of tablets?
A. Unit dosage form
B. Accurate dosing
C. Always sugar-coated
D. May contain excipients

✅ Answer: C

Q3. Tablets are generally intended for:
A. Parenteral administration
B. Oral administration
C. Inhalation
D. Ophthalmic use

✅ Answer: B

Q4. The process most commonly used in tablet manufacturing is:
A. Distillation
B. Filtration
C. Compression
D. Sublimation

✅ Answer: C

Q5. Which statement is correct regarding tablets?
A. They cannot be coated
B. They are always prepared by molding
C. They may be prepared by compression or molding
D. They do not contain excipients

✅ Answer: C

Q6. Tablets intended to dissolve slowly in the mouth are called:
A. Buccal tablets
B. Chewable tablets
C. Lozenges
D. Effervescent tablets

✅ Answer: C

Q7. Tablets placed between the cheek and gum are known as:
A. Sublingual tablets
B. Buccal tablets
C. Enteric-coated tablets
D. Vaginal tablets

✅ Answer: B

Q8. Tablets designed to dissolve under the tongue are
A. Buccal tablets
B. Sublingual tablets
C. Effervescent tablets
D. Implantation tablets

✅ Answer: B

Q9. Which tablets are used for vaginal administration?
A. Lozenges
B. Troches
C. Pessaries
D. Buccal tablets

✅ Answer: C

Q10. Tablets intended for implantation under the skin are:
A. Effervescent tablets
B. Implantation tablets
C. Chewable tablets
D. Dispersible tablets

✅ Answer: B

Q11. Tablets that resist disintegration in gastric fluid are:
A. Sugar-coated tablets
B. Film-coated tablets
C. Enteric-coated tablets
D. Buccal tablets

✅ Answer: C

Q12. Tablets that release the drug slowly over time are:
A. Immediate-release tablets
B. Sustained-release tablets
C. Effervescent tablets
D. Dispersible tablets

✅ Answer: B

Q13. Which tablets produce carbon dioxide when dissolved in water?
A. Buccal tablets
B. Effervescent tablets
C. Enteric-coated tablets
D. Sublingual tablets

✅ Answer: B

Q14. Tablets coated with a thin polymer film are called:
A. Sugar-coated tablets
B. Film-coated tablets
C. Enteric-coated tablets
D. Chewable tablets

✅ Answer: B

Q15. Tablets intended to be chewed before swallowing are:
A. Effervescent tablets
B. Chewable tablets
C. Buccal tablets
D. Implantation tablets

✅ Answer: B

Q16. Tablets that are dissolved in water before administration are:
A. Buccal tablets
B. Effervescent tablets
C. Sublingual tablets
D. Implantation tablets

✅ Answer: B

Q17. Dispersible tablets are:
A. Swallowed whole
B. Dissolved in water before use
C. Placed under tongue
D. Implanted

✅ Answer: B

Q18. Which of the following is NOT a type of tablet?
A. Lozenges
B. Capsules
C. Buccal tablets
D. Effervescent tablets

✅ Answer: B

Q19. Enteric coating prevents drug release in:
A. Intestine
B. Stomach
C. Blood
D. Liver

✅ Answer: B

Q20. Sublingual tablets provide the following:
A. Slow release
B. Delayed release
C. Rapid absorption
D. No absorption

✅ Answer: C

Dr Alok Bains.