MCQ of Tablet Coating Section of OSD Production
#1. What is the primary purpose of tablet coating in the OSD (Oral Solid Dosage) pharmaceutical plant?
#2. Tablet coating is a critical process in OSD production as it helps:
#3. Which type of tablet coating method uses air suspension to apply the coating material?
#4. During tablet coating, the coating material is typically sprayed onto the tablets in a:
#5. What is the purpose of adding plasticizers in the tablet coating process?
#6. Which tablet coating method is used to mask the unpleasant taste of the tablet?
#7. The “pan” in the tablet coating process refers to:
#8. Which tablet coating method is the oldest and most time-consuming?
#9. Which parameter is important to control during the tablet coating process to prevent overcoating or undercoating?
#10. The process of smoothing and polishing the coated tablets to improve appearance is known as:
#11. Tablet coating machines are crucial in OSD production as they enable:
#12. Which type of tablet coating method is commonly used to create enteric-coated tablets that resist disintegration in the stomach?
#13. During the tablet coating process, what is the purpose of the spray gun or nozzle?
#14. In a tablet coating machine, the “perforated pan” or “coating pan” is responsible for:
#15. Which tablet coating method involves layering the tablets with multiple coats of different materials?
#16. What is the purpose of a “hot air inlet” in a tablet coating machine?
#17. Which component of a tablet coating machine is responsible for the collection and recycling of excess coating material?
#18. Which tablet coating method is known for its time-consuming process but provides a thick and glossy coat?
#19. What is the purpose of the “anti-spray device” in a tablet coating machine?
#20. In a tablet coating machine, “baffles” are used to:
#21. Which tablet coating method is commonly used for controlled-release drug formulations and provides a thin, uniform coating?
