MCQ on Suspensions

What is a suspension in pharmaceutical preparations?

• A. A clear, transparent liquid
• B. A homogeneous mixture of solid particles and a liquid medium
• C. A solution with high solubility
• D. A gas dissolved in a liquid

Correct Answer: B. A homogeneous mixture of Solid Particles and a liquid medium

What is the primary advantage of suspensions in pharmaceutical formulations?

• A. Rapid absorption in the gastrointestinal tract
• B. Extended shelf life
• C. Easy preparation
• D. High solubility

Correct Answer: A. Rapid absorption in the gastrointestinal tract

Which of the following is a disadvantage of using suspensions in pharmaceuticals?

• A. Limited stability
• B. Rapid absorption
• C. High clarity
• D. Low viscosity

Correct Answer: A. Limited stability

How can suspensions be classified based on the size of solid particles dispersed in the liquid medium?

• A. Monophasic and biphasic
• B. Macroscopic and microscopic
• C. Flocculated and deflocculated
• D. Transparent and opaque

Correct Answer: B. Macroscopic and microscopic

What term describes the separation of solid particles from a suspension over time, leading to the settling of particles at the bottom of the container?

• A. Emulsification
• B. Sedimentation
• C. Precipitation
• D. Dissolution

Correct Answer: B. Sedimentation

What is the primary method to overcome stability problems in suspensions where solid particles settle over time?

• A. Increasing the particle size
• B. Increasing the viscosity of the liquid medium
• C. Decreasing the particle size
• D. Reducing the solubility of the solid particles

Correct Answer: C. Decreasing the particle size

In a flocculated suspension, how do the solid particles typically arrange themselves within the liquid medium?

• A. As individual, non-interacting particles
• B. As tightly packed aggregates
• C. In a random, disorganized manner
• D. As loosely aggregated clusters

Correct Answer: D. As loosely aggregated clusters

What is the primary advantage of flocculated suspensions compared to deflocculated suspensions?

• A. Longer shelf life
• B. Lower viscosity
• C. Rapid settling of particles
• D. Easy re-dispersion

Correct Answer: D. Easy re-dispersion

What is the primary disadvantage of deflocculated suspensions compared to flocculated suspensions?

• A. Poor stability
• B. High viscosity
• C. Rapid settling of particles
• D. Easy re-dispersion

Correct Answer: A. Poor stability

Which of the following methods can be used to overcome stability problems in suspensions?

• A. Increasing particle size
• B. Increasing solubility
• C. Decreasing viscosity
• D. Decreasing particle size

Correct Answer: D. Decreasing particle size

What is a suspension in pharmaceutical preparations?

• A. A clear, transparent liquid
• B. A homogeneous mixture of solid particles and a liquid medium
• C. A solution with high solubility
• D. A gas dissolved in a liquid

Correct Answer: B. A homogeneous mixture of solid Particles and a liquid medium

What is the primary advantage of suspensions in pharmaceutical formulations?

• A. Rapid absorption in the gastrointestinal tract
• B. Extended shelf life
• C. Easy preparation
• D. High solubility

Correct Answer: A. Rapid absorption in the gastrointestinal tract

Which of the following is a disadvantage of using suspensions in pharmaceuticals?

• A. Limited stability
• B. Rapid absorption
• C. High clarity
• D. Low viscosity

Correct Answer: A. Limited stability

How can suspensions be classified based on the size of solid particles dispersed in the liquid medium?

• A. Monophasic and biphasic
• B. Macroscopic and microscopic
• C. Flocculated and deflocculated
• D. Transparent and opaque

Correct Answer: B. Macroscopic and microscopic

What term describes the separation of solid particles from a suspension over time, leading to the settling of particles at the bottom of the container?

• A. Emulsification
• B. Sedimentation
• C. Precipitation
• D. Dissolution

Correct Answer: B. Sedimentation

What is the primary method to overcome stability problems in suspensions where solid particles settle over time?

• A. Increasing the particle size
• B. Increasing the viscosity of the liquid medium
• C. Decreasing the particle size
• D. Reducing the solubility of the solid particles

Correct Answer: C. Decreasing the particle size

In a flocculated suspension, how do the solid particles typically arrange themselves within the liquid medium?

• A. As individual, non-interacting particles
• B. As tightly packed aggregates
• C. In a random, disorganized manner
• D. As loosely aggregated clusters

Correct Answer: D. As loosely aggregated clusters

What is the primary advantage of flocculated suspensions compared to deflocculated suspensions?

• A. Longer shelf life
• B. Lower viscosity
• C. Rapid settling of particles
• D. Easy re-dispersion

Correct Answer: D. Easy re-dispersion

What is the primary disadvantage of deflocculated suspensions compared to flocculated suspensions?

• A. Poor stability
• B. High viscosity
• C. Rapid settling of particles
• D. Easy re-dispersion

Correct Answer: A. Poor stability

Which of the following methods can be used to overcome stability problems in suspensions?

• A. Increasing particle size
• B. Increasing solubility
• C. Decreasing viscosity
• D. Decreasing particle size

Correct Answer: D. Decreasing particle size

What is a suspension in pharmaceutical preparations?

• A. A clear, transparent liquid
• B. A homogeneous mixture of solid particles and a liquid medium
• C. A solution with high solubility
• D. A gas dissolved in a liquid

Correct Answer: B. A homogeneous mixture of solid particles and a liquid medium

What is the primary advantage of suspensions in pharmaceutical formulations?

• A. Rapid absorption in the gastrointestinal tract
• B. Extended shelf life
• C. Easy preparation
• D. High solubility

Correct Answer: A. Rapid absorption in the gastrointestinal tract

Which of the following is a disadvantage of using suspensions in pharmaceuticals?

• A. Limited stability
• B. Rapid absorption
• C. High clarity
• D. Low viscosity

Correct Answer: A. Limited stability

How can suspensions be classified based on the size of solid particles dispersed in the liquid medium?

• A. Monophasic and biphasic
• B. Macroscopic and microscopic
• C. Flocculated and deflocculated
• D. Transparent and opaque

Correct Answer: B. Macroscopic and microscopic

What term describes the separation of solid particles from a suspension over time, leading to the settling of particles at the bottom of the container?

• A. Emulsification
• B. Sedimentation
• C. Precipitation
• D. Dissolution

Correct Answer: B. Sedimentation

What is the primary method to overcome stability problems in suspensions where solid particles settle over time?

• A. Increasing the particle size
• B. Increasing the viscosity of the liquid medium
• C. Decreasing the particle size
• D. Reducing the solubility of the solid particles

Correct Answer: C. Decreasing the particle size

In a flocculated suspension, how do the solid particles typically arrange themselves within the liquid medium?

• A. As individual, non-interacting particles
• B. As tightly packed aggregates
• C. In a random, disorganized manner
• D. As loosely aggregated clusters

Correct Answer: D. As loosely aggregated clusters

What is the primary advantage of flocculated suspensions compared to deflocculated suspensions?

• A. Longer shelf life
• B. Lower viscosity
• C. Rapid settling of particles
• D. Easy re-dispersion

Correct Answer: D. Easy re-dispersion

What is the primary disadvantage of deflocculated suspensions compared to flocculated suspensions?

• A. Poor stability
• B. High viscosity
• C. Rapid settling of particles
• D. Easy re-dispersion

Correct Answer: A. Poor stability

Which of the following methods can be used to overcome stability problems in suspensions?

• A. Increasing particle size
• B. Increasing solubility
• C. Decreasing viscosity
• D. Decreasing particle size

Correct Answer: D. Decreasing particle size

What is a suspension in pharmaceutical preparations?

• A. A clear, transparent liquid
• B. A homogeneous mixture of solid particles and a liquid medium
• C. A solution with high solubility
• D. A gas dissolved in a liquid

Correct Answer: B. A homogeneous mixture of solid particles and a liquid medium

What is the primary advantage of suspensions in pharmaceutical formulations?

• A. Rapid absorption in the gastrointestinal tract
• B. Extended shelf life
• C. Easy preparation
• D. High solubility

Correct Answer: A. Rapid absorption in the gastrointestinal tract

Which of the following is a disadvantage of using suspensions in pharmaceuticals?

• A. Limited stability
• B. Rapid absorption
• C. High clarity
• D. Low viscosity

Correct Answer: A. Limited stability

How can suspensions be classified based on the size of solid particles dispersed in the liquid medium?

• A. Monophasic and biphasic
• B. Macroscopic and microscopic
• C. Flocculated and deflocculated
• D. Transparent and opaque

Correct Answer: B. Macroscopic and microscopic

What term describes the separation of solid particles from a suspension over time, leading to the settling of particles at the bottom of the container?

• A. Emulsification
• B. Sedimentation
• C. Precipitation
• D. Dissolution

Correct Answer: B. Sedimentation

What is the primary method to overcome stability problems in suspensions where solid particles settle over time?

• A. Increasing the particle size
• B. Increasing the viscosity of the liquid medium
• C. Decreasing the particle size
• D. Reducing the solubility of the solid particles

Correct Answer: C. Decreasing the particle size

In a flocculated suspension, how do the solid particles typically arrange themselves within the liquid medium?

• A. As individual, non-interacting particles
• B. As tightly packed aggregates
• C. In a random, disorganized manner
• D. As loosely aggregated clusters

Correct Answer: D. As loosely aggregated clusters

What is the primary advantage of flocculated suspensions compared to deflocculated suspensions?

• A. Longer shelf life
• B. Lower viscosity
• C. Rapid settling of particles
• D. Easy re-dispersion

Correct Answer: D. Easy re-dispersion

What is the primary disadvantage of deflocculated suspensions compared to flocculated suspensions?

• A. Poor stability
• B. High viscosity
• C. Rapid settling of particles
• D. Easy re-dispersion

Correct Answer: A. Poor stability

Which of the following methods can be used to overcome stability problems in suspensions?

• A. Increasing particle size
• B. Increasing solubility
• C. Decreasing viscosity
• D. Decreasing particle size

Correct Answer: D. Decreasing particle size

What is a suspension in pharmaceutical preparations?

• A. A clear, transparent liquid
• B. A homogeneous mixture of solid particles and a liquid medium
• C. A solution with high solubility
• D. A gas dissolved in a liquid

Correct Answer: B. A homogeneous mixture of solid particles and a liquid medium

What is the primary advantage of suspensions in pharmaceutical formulations?

• A. Rapid absorption in the gastrointestinal tract
• B. Extended shelf life
• C. Easy preparation
• D. High solubility

Correct Answer: A. Rapid absorption in the gastrointestinal tract

Which of the following is a disadvantage of using suspensions in pharmaceuticals?

• A. Limited stability
• B. Rapid absorption
• C. High clarity
• D. Low viscosity

Correct Answer: A. Limited stability

How can suspensions be classified based on the size of solid particles dispersed in the liquid medium?

• A. Monophasic and biphasic
• B. Macroscopic and microscopic
• C. Flocculated and deflocculated
• D. Transparent and opaque

Correct Answer: B. Macroscopic and microscopic

What term describes the separation of solid particles from a suspension over time, leading to the settling of particles at the bottom of the container?

• A. Emulsification
• B. Sedimentation
• C. Precipitation
• D. Dissolution

Correct Answer: B. Sedimentation

What is the primary method to overcome stability problems in suspensions where solid particles settle over time?

• A. Increasing the particle size
• B. Increasing the viscosity of the liquid medium
• C. Decreasing the particle size
• D. Reducing the solubility of the solid particles

Correct Answer: C. Decreasing the particle size

In a flocculated suspension, how do the solid particles typically arrange themselves within the liquid medium?

• A. As individual, non-interacting particles
• B. As tightly packed aggregates
• C. In a random, disorganized manner
• D. As loosely aggregated clusters

Correct Answer: D. As loosely aggregated clusters

What is the primary advantage of flocculated suspensions compared to deflocculated suspensions?

• A. Longer shelf life
• B. Lower viscosity
• C. Rapid settling of particles
• D. Easy re-dispersion

Correct Answer: D. Easy re-dispersion

What is the primary disadvantage of deflocculated suspensions compared to flocculated suspensions?

• A. Poor stability
• B. High viscosity
• C. Rapid settling of particles
• D. Easy re-dispersion

Correct Answer: A. Poor stability

Which of the following methods can be used to overcome stability problems in suspensions?

• A. Increasing particle size
• B. Increasing solubility
• C. Decreasing viscosity
• D. Decreasing particle size

Correct Answer: D. Decreasing particle size

More MCQ

PHARMACEUTICS- I

• Unit-1
  • Historical Background and Development of Profession of Pharmacy MCQs
  • Dosage Forms
  • Prescription MCQs
  • Posology MCQs
• Unit-2
  • Pharmaceutical Calculations
  • Powders
  • Liquid Dosage Forms
• Unit-3
  • Monophasic Liquids MCQs
  • Biphasic Liquids MCQs
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