Quiz: Introduction to Dosage Forms and Bioavailability – 2

Which of the following method is used for extraction of heat stable and water soluble constituents from the crude drug through boiling?

1. Decoction

2. Maceration

3. Infusion

4. None of these


Infusion and Decoction are methods of extraction that are for short duration:

1. Not more than 6 months

2. Not more than 3 days

3. Not more than 30 days

4. Not more than 3 months


Which of the following oral dosage form is also known as troches?

1. Controlled release tablets

2. Effervescent tablets

3. Enteric coated tablets

4. Lozenges


Which one of the following belongs to sublingual tablets?

1. Acetylsalicylic acid

2. Augmentin

3. Nitroglycerin

4. All of the above


Which of the following dosage form contains oil in it?

1. Soft gelatin capsule

2. Hard gelatin capsule

3. Enteric coated tablet

4. Slow release capsules


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