Master Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Techniques: Online Learning Quizzes

Question 1

Which of the following is not a solid dosage form?

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Injections

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Tablets

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Capsules

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Suppositories

Question 2

Which manufacturing technique involves applying heat to melt a solid drug and mixing it with a carrier?

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Melt extrusion

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Granulation

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Tableting

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Coating

Question 3

In capsule manufacturing, encapsulation is primarily used to:

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Mask unpleasant tastes and odors

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Protect the drug from degradation

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Improve bioavailability

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Facilitate targeted drug delivery

Question 4

What is the primary function of a binder in a tablet formulation?

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Provide mechanical strength to the tablet

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Improve drug dissolution

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Enhance drug stability

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Reduce tablet friability

Question 5

What is the primary advantage of using aseptic processing in pharmaceutical manufacturing?

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Reduced risk of microbial contamination

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Increased production efficiency

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Improved product stability

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Lower operating costs

Question 6

What is the purpose of granulation in pharmaceutical manufacturing?

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To improve flowability of powders and enhance tablet formation

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To improve solubility of drugs

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To increase tablet hardness

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To enhance drug release

Question 7

What is the primary purpose of granulation in pharmaceutical manufacturing?

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To improve flowability and enhance tablet formation

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To increase solubility

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To enhance stability

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To reduce particle size

Question 8

Which of the following equipment is commonly used for tabletting?

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Rotary tablet press

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Fluidized bed granulator

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Homogenizer

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Centrifuge

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT a primary manufacturing process involved in the production of pharmaceutical products?

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Synthesis

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Compression

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Granulation

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Extrusion

Question 10

What is the principal objective of wet granulation in pharmaceutical manufacturing?

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To enhance the flowability and compressibility of powder blends

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To reduce the particle size of active ingredients

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To improve drug solubility

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To mask the taste of bitter drugs

Question 11

What is the primary distinction between dry and wet granulation methods?

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Use of a binder

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Temperature

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Equipment employed

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Particle size distribution

Question 12

What is the primary purpose of implementing a validation plan in pharmaceutical manufacturing?

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To verify the effectiveness and reproducibility of manufacturing processes

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To ensure that equipment meets specified standards and operates consistently

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To minimize product contamination

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To optimize production yield

Question 13

In the context of sterile pharmaceutical product manufacturing, which of the following is considered a critical control point (CCP)?

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Sterilization

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Filtration

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Filling

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Packaging

Question 14

What is the primary responsibility of quality control in the pharmaceutical industry?

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Ensuring the safety, efficacy, and quality of pharmaceutical products

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Optimizing production efficiency and reducing costs

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Meeting regulatory requirements and standards

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Conducting research and development of new products

Question 15

In solid dosage manufacturing, what is the primary purpose of granulation?

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To improve flowability and compressibility

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To enhance dissolution

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To reduce tablet friability

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To protect drugs from moisture

Question 16

What is the fundamental difference between batch and continuous manufacturing processes?

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Batch processes operate at a constant rate, while continuous processes involve discrete production cycles.

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Batch processes use larger equipment than continuous processes.

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Continuous processes are more flexible than batch processes.

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Batch processes produce more uniform products than continuous processes.

Question 17

Which method is commonly used to aseptically fill sterile liquid pharmaceuticals?

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Blow-fill-seal

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Lyophilization

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Terminal sterilization

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Extrusion

Question 18

In the tablet manufacturing process, which method involves directly compressing the powder blend into tablets?

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Dry granulation

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Extrusion

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Slugging

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Wet granulation

Question 19

During capsule manufacturing, which step entails filling powder or granules into the capsule shell?

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Filling

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Coating

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Compaction

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Encapsulation

Question 20

Which packaging material is commonly chosen for parenteral products to ensure sterility?

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Glass vials

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Paper pouches

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Aluminum foil

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Plastic bottles

Question 21

What is the term for the process of eliminating water or solvent from a product to yield a dry, solid form?

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Drying

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Evaporation

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Distillation

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Filtration

Question 22

Which method is commonly employed to decrease the particle size of pharmaceutical materials?

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Milling

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Mixing

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Sieving

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Crystallization

Question 23

What is the process of combining various ingredients to create a uniform mixture called?

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Mixing

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Homogenization

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Granulation

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Compounding

Question 24

Which process encompasses testing the manufactured product's performance and quality?

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Quality control

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Quality assurance

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Calibration

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Validation