III Pharm D. Question Bank
Pharmaceutical Formulations
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Chapter 1: PHARMACEUTICAL DOSAGE FORMS
2 Marks
- Define elixirs and linctuses.
- Define ointment and paste.
- Classify liquid dosage forms with examples.
- Give four advantages of liquid orals.
- Classify pharmaceutical dosage forms.
- Define dusting powders and dentifrices.
- Give two examples each for non sterile semisolids and sterile ophthalmic formulations.
- How are liquid dosage forms classified? Mention examples for each.
- Define biphasic dosage forms. Give two examples.
- Classify dosage forms with one example each.
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Chapter No. 2:TABLETS
10 marks:
- (A) With a neat labeled diagram, explain rotary compression process of tablet manufacturing. (B) Describe the defects in film coating process.
- A) Discuss the tablet compression cycle by multistation rotary press. B) Write the reasons and remedies for capping and lamination.
- Describe dry granulation technique and list advantages and disadvantages.
- Classify granulation techniques. Describe the wet granulation method along with equipment used in each step.
- Give a detailed account of the different excipients and their functions used in the tablets.
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5 Marks:
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- Describe quality control tests for tablets.
- Describe formulation of chewable and sublingual tablets.
- Describe the steps involved in sugar coating with suitable examples of ingredients used in each step.
- Describe diluents and disintegrants used in tablet preparation.
- Emphasize on different stages involved in sugar coating of compressed tablets.
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2 Marks:
- Differentiate disintegrants and super disintegrants with examples.
- Significance of bland excipient in buccal tablets.
- Differentiate diluents and directly compressible vehicles by giving examples.
- What are disintegrants? Give two examples.
- What are chewable tablets? Give their advantages
- What are enteric coating polymers? Name any two examples.
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- What tablet troches and lozenges?
- List the lubricants used in tablets.
- List in-process quality control tests for tablets.
- Write a note on chewable tablets.
- List the manufacturing defects of tablets.
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Chapter 3: CAPSULES
CAPSULES Question Bank
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5 marks questions
- Give the quality control tests for hard gelatin capsules.
- Write the filling of hard gelatin capsules.
- Explain the formulation of hard gelatin capsules.
- Explain the working of rotary die machine.
- Explain the different steps involved in the production of hard gelatin capsule shell.
- Explain in detail extraction of gelatin.
- Describe briefly the manufacturing of soft gelatin capsules.
- Write a note on the nature of capsule content in case of soft gelatin capsules.
- Write a note on formulation of powder in manufacturing of hard gelatin capsules.
- Explain the nature of the soft gelatin capsule shell.
- Write a note on stability of capsules.
- Write on manufacturing of hard gelatin capsules.
- Write on the nature of hard gelatin capsule shell.
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2 marks questions
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- Differentiate between hard gelatin and soft gelatin capsules.
- Give the storage conditions for capsules.
- List out the finishing techniques of hard gelatin capsules.
- Write the advantages of soft gelatin capsules.
- Define base adsorption and minim/gram factor.
- Write weight variation test for capsules.
- Write a note on finishing of capsules.
- What is the role of humidity in the storage of hard gelatin capsules.
- Mention the difference between type A and type B gelatin.
- Name the quality control tests for capsules.
- Give the different sizes of hard gelatin capsules.
- Define bloom strength and write its importance.
- Writing the importance of plasticizers in making capsules, give one example.
- Write the pharmaceutical applications of soft gelatin capsules.
- Write the role of viscosity in manufacturing of soft gelatin capsules.
- Write the effect and limit of iron content in soft gelatin capsules shell.
- Define base adsorption and name the factors influencing it.
- What is minim/gram factor and give its formula?
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- What is base adsorption and give its formula?
- Name the packings used for capsules.
- Name four different shapes of soft gelatin capsules.
- Give diagrammatic representation of type A gelatin.
- Give diagrammatic representation of type B gelatin.
- Name four machines used to fill hard gelatin capsules.
- Write on the viscosity of liquids to be encapsulated in soft gelatin capsules.
- Write on the pH of the liquids to be encapsulated in soft gelatin capsules.
- Name two substances which can't be a major content in soft gelatin capsules.
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Chapter 4: PARENTERAL PRODUCTS
10 marks
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- Explain the excipients used in the manufacture of parenterals giving their functions and examples.
- Describe the formulation requirements for the manufacture of parenterals.
- Classify injections as per USP. Describe parenteral suspensions and parenteral emulsions.
- Describe in detail the production facilities required to be maintained for parenterals.
- With a layout, explain the facilities required in production of parenterals.
- Explain in detail, the production of parenteral products including the facilities and process of production.
- Explain the finished product quality control tests conducted on parenterals.
- How do you design an aseptic area for the manufacturing of parenterals? Explain the role of additives in parenteral products.
- Describe environmental control and maintenance of environment in parenteral production in detail along with cleaning and sterilization techniques.
- Explain the importance of air control and the methods to control. Explain the sources of contamination in parenteral production giving the methods to overcome.
- Explain stabilizers used in parenterals. Highlight the importance of tonicity.
- Write the specifications and methods of preparation of WFI. Write the importance of non-aqueous vehicles in the formulation of parenterals giving suitable examples.
- Define pyrogens. What are the sources of pyrogens and methods to eliminate the same? Explain the method to determine the presence of pyrogens in parenteral products using animals.
- Describe LAL test and rabbit method to determine the presence of pyrogens in parenteral products.
- Explain the methods of sterilization of parenteral products. How is test for sterility performed for injections?
- Explain the methods of manufacture of sterile dry powder for injection.
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2 marks
- In what way small volume parenterals are different from large volume parenterals?
- What is the difference between Drug injectable suspension (Methylprednisolone acetate suspension USP) and Drug for injectable suspension (Sterile chloramphenicol for suspension)?
- What is the difference between Drug injection (Ex: Insulin injection USP) and Drug for injection (Ex: Penicillin G potassium for injection)?
- Classify vehicles used in parenterals.
- Write a note on types of waters used in parenterals.
- Classify non-aqueous vehicles used in parenterals.
- What are the requirements of oily vehicles used in parenterals?
- What are depot injections?
- Classify antioxidants used in parenterals.
- List the preservatives used in parenterals.
- Why is preservative in general not suitable for ampules unlike multidose vials?
- What is the use of buffers in parenteral formulation?
- Name the methods of adjustment of isotonicity.
- Write the significance of isotonicity in parenteral products.
- How are isotonic solutions different from paratonic solutions?
- Name the methods to prepare sterile powders for injection.
- Name the immediate containers used to supply parenterals.
- Enumerate the glass containers used to supply parenterals. Suggest corresponding tests to determine their chemical resistance.
- What is the rationality in conducting water attack test on only on type II glass containers?
- What is the maximum quantity of injection can be stored in ampule, vial, and infusion bottle?
- How many maximum number of doses can be present in vials? Compare this with the dose of the ampule.
- Why is preservative not required in ampules and infusion bottles but required in multidose vials?
- What are prefilled syringes?
- What is the composition of rubber?
- Write the examples of polymers used in the manufacture of rubber closures.
- What should be the properties of rubber closures?
- What are the disadvantages of rubber closures?
- How are rubber closures tested for their quality?
- Define pyrogens.
- List two sources of pyrogens. Suggest two methods of eliminating the pyrogens.
- Write in vitro method for testing of pyrogens.
- What for LAL test is performed? How can the results be interpreted?
- Compare the advantages of LAL test and rabbit method to determine pyrogens.
- What is the full form of LAL in LAL test? What is the use of this test?
- How is leakage test performed for parenterals?
- How is clarity test performed?
- What are the different methods of sealing of ampoules?
- Compare pull sealing technique and tip sealing technique.
- What are the advantages and disadvantages of pull sealing technique?
- What are the advantages and disadvantages of tip sealing technique?
- Name the materials used to coat the walls and floor of aseptic area.
- How is surface disinfection done in parenterals manufacturing area?
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- What is the full form of HEPA? Write its efficiency.
- What do you mean by ‘class 100' clean area?
- How is class 100 clean room is different from class 10,000 clean room and class 1,00,000 clean room?
- What are the materials used to manufacture the uniforms of personnel working in parenterals?
- If colouring agents are not added in parenteral products, then what is the reason for colour of a few parenteral products?
- Write the composition of glass used as a material of construction for packaging of parenterals.
- Write the composition of plastic used as a material of construction for packaging of parenterals.
- Write the composition of rubber as a material of construction for closures used for packaging of parenterals.
- How is rubber evaluated for its quality?
- Explain powder glass test for glass containers used for packaging of parenterals.
- Explain water attack test for glass containers used for packaging of parenterals.
- Explain evaluation of plastic used as a material of construction for packaging of parenterals.
- What are primary packaging materials of parenteral dosage forms? Give examples.
- Write the merits and demerits of glass as a packaging material for parenterals.
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Chapter 5: OPHTHALMIC FORMULATIONS (SEMI SOLIDS)
5 marks:
- Write a note on containers for ophthalmic preparations
- Discuss the formulation of an eye ointment.
- Write a note on evaluation of an eye ointment.
- Write a note on evaluation of eye drops.
- Describe formulation of ophthalmic gels.
- Describe formulation of ophthalmic suspensions.
- Explain the formulation of eye drops
- Explain the manufacturing of ophthalmic ointment
- Explain the requirements for the ophthalmic preparations
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2 marks
- Write the ideal requirements of ophthalmic suspension
- Advantages of ophthalmics
- Role of viscosity modifiers in ophthalmics
- Importance of sterilization for ophthalmic dosage forms.
- Stabilizing agents used in eye drops
- Name the any four preservatives used in ophthalmics.
- Name any four preservatives used in ophthalmic preparations
- Name sterilization methods for eye ointment
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Chapter 6: LIQUID ORALS
5 marks
- Describe various methods used for improving the solubility of poorly water soluble drugs.
- Explain the factors influencing solubility of drugs, while preparing liquid orals.
- Explain the approaches for enhancing aqueous solubility of poorly soluble drugs.
- Write on formulation of oral liquid dosage forms.
- Explain in detail various instability conditions of emulsions and its stabilisation methods.
- Give an account of additives used in formulation of oral liquids.
- Explain the various methods used for filling of liquid orals.
- Write the various methods used for evaluation of emulsions.
- Explain evaluation of suspensions.
- Write on stabilisation of suspensions.
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2 marks
- Give examples of two anti-oxidants and preservatives used in liquid orals.
- What is co-solvency? Give two examples of two co-solvents.
- Define creaming and cracking.
- What is sedimentation volume?
- Write on self-preservation of syrups.
- Write the method of preparation of purified water I.P.
- Write two advantages and disadvantages of liquid orals.
- Define micellar solubilisation
- Write any two approved dyes and flavors in liquid orals.
- Write the significance of viscosity in liquid orals.
- Write the advantages of constant level filling mechanism.
- Write the importance of overages in vitamin formulations.
- Name any instrument/ technique used to test any two physical changes in liquid orals.
- How is the problem with foam formation minimized in liquid products?
- Enlist the types of ingredients used for suspensions.
- Classify preservatives with examples.
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Chapter 7: NOVEL DRUG DELIVERY SYSTEMS
5 marks
- Write on concepts of novel drug delivery systems.
- Explain various approaches used in rate pre-programmed drug delivery systems.
- Explain various physicochemical factors to be considered in designing controlled drug delivery systems.
- Explain various biological factors to be considered in designing controlled drug delivery systems.
- Write various approaches used in parentral controlled drug delivery system.
- Write the various formulation approaches used in transdermal drug delivery systems.
- Write the advantages and disadvantages of transdermal drug delivery systems.
- Write a note on components in transdermal patches.
- Write a note on implants.
- Write on membrane permeation controlled drug delivery systems with examples.
- Write a note on site targeted drug delivery systems.
- Write a note on ocusert.
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2 marks
- Give 4 advantages of buccal drug delivery.
- Give 2 formulation approaches in buccal drug delivery.
- What are targeted drug delivery systems?
- What do you mean by first order targeting? Give an example.
- Give examples of two marketed transdermal patches.
- Compare plasma conc. time profile of controlled drug delivery systems with conventional dosage forms.
- Enlist various components of TDDS.
- Write any two applications of nasal drug delivery systems.
- Give 4 examples of mucoadhesive polymers.
- What is ocusert?
- What are liposomes?
- Give 2 examples of drug delivery systems prepared by matrix diffusion controlled approach.
- What is osmotic pump?
- Define nanoparticles.
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