Quiz: Introduction to Dosage Forms and Bioavailability – 12

The time interval between two treatments is known as ____________?

1. Washout period

2. Enzyme status

3. Minimum effective concentration time

4. Crucial period


Which of the following are highly absorbent, have degree of flexibility and are used in contact lenses?

1. Organogels

2. Hydrogels

3. Xerogels

4. Both 1 and 2


Which of the following is not the method of preparation for the gels and magmas?

1. Dispersion method

2. Cold method

3. Inversion method

4. Fusion method


The process of taking up of certain quantity or amount of liquid without causing any measurable change or increase in volume is known as ________________?

1. Thixotropy

2. Imbibition

3. Synersis

4. Swelling


The gel is said to be hydrogel or organogel depending upon the nature of _______________ component?

1. Salt

2. Liquid or solvent

3. Environmental

4. Gelling agent


Further Reading:

Ansels Pharmaceutical Dosage Forms And Drug Delivery Systems *

Cooper and Gunn’ss Dispensing for Pharmaceutical Students *

* – Affiliate links

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