Pharmaceutics: Unit 2 1 / 25 Tin is used in pharmaceutical packaging mainly for: Making transparent packaging Increasing the weight of packaging Allowing air into the drug container Coating steel containers to prevent corrosion 2 / 25 Which type of plastic is most commonly used in blister packs? Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) Teflon Polystyrene Fiberglass 3 / 25 What is the primary function of packaging? Increase the weight of the product Enclose and protect the product Make the product expensive Change the chemical properties of the product 4 / 25 What is the most common plastic used for pharmaceutical bottles? Polyethylene (PE) Polystyrene (PS) Lead-acrylic (LA) Fiberglass 5 / 25 Which type of glass is most commonly used in pharmaceutical packaging? Lead Glass Soda-lime Glass Borosilicate Glass Frosted Glass 6 / 25 Tamper-evident packaging is designed to: Prevent unauthorized access or contamination Increase the cost of packaging Improve the aesthetic look of the product Make the drug more difficult to use 7 / 25 Synthetic rubber is superior to natural rubber because it is: More elastic Resistant to oxidation and solvents Less expensive More fragile 8 / 25 Which of the following is a disadvantage of rubber as a packaging material? Prone to aging and degradation Provides a tight seal Resistant to moisture and gases Heat-resistant 9 / 25 Which of the following is a disadvantage of metal packaging? It is expensive compared to plastic It allows contamination from microbes It cannot be used for drug packaging It cannot be sterilized 10 / 25 Why is rubber commonly used in pharmaceutical packaging? It is biodegradable It reacts with most drugs It provides excellent sealing properties It is completely rigid 11 / 25 What is a major disadvantage of plastic packaging? High durability Cost-effectiveness Resistance to breakage Non-biodegradable and environmental pollution 12 / 25 Which of the following plastics can be melted and reshaped multiple times? Thermoplastics Thermosetting plastics Epoxy resins Polyurethane 13 / 25 Which metal is commonly used in pharmaceutical packaging? Aluminum Copper Lead Nickel 14 / 25 Which metal is commonly used for blister packs and strip packs? Copper Aluminum Zinc Iron 15 / 25 Tertiary packaging is mainly used for: Direct contact with the drug Marketing and branding Bulk handling, storage, and transportation Preventing microbial contamination 16 / 25 Which of the following is an essential criterion for selecting packaging materials? Compatibility with the drug Higher cost for premium packaging Making it visually attractive only Reducing the size of the drug 17 / 25 Why is regulatory compliance important in packaging? It ensures branding of the product It reduces the cost of the product It allows companies to use cheap materials It meets legal and safety standards 18 / 25 Which property of packaging material helps to protect drugs from moisture and air? Aesthetic Appeal Tamper Evidence Barrier Properties Cost-Effectiveness 19 / 25 Why is glass commonly used for pharmaceutical packaging? It is biodegradable It is transparent, strong, and chemically inert It is lighter than plastic It reacts with drugs to increase their potency 20 / 25 Which of the following is NOT an advantage of glass packaging? Chemically inert Transparent for easy inspection Impermeable to gases and moisture Lightweight and unbreakable 21 / 25 What is the primary reason plastic is widely used in pharmaceutical packaging? It is strong, lightweight, and flexible It is expensive and premium It reacts with most medicines It increases the weight of the drug 22 / 25 Which of the following is NOT a function of packaging? Product Identification Product Degradation Product Protection Product Promotion 23 / 25 What are the three types of packaging materials? Primary, Secondary, Tertiary Small, Medium, Large Plastic, Metal, Glass Soft, Hard, Rigid 24 / 25 Which type of packaging comes in direct contact with the product? Primary Packaging Secondary Packaging Tertiary Packaging Bulk Packaging 25 / 25 Which of the following is an example of secondary packaging? Blister pack Carton box Ampoule Sachet Your score isThe average score is 78% 0% Restart quiz
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