Fluid bed processing equipment can be used for which of the following? (A) Fluid bed processing equipment can do all of these so this is the answer (B) To dry and granulate a wet paste or powder (C) To mix or blend ingredients including powders, granules, etc (D) To apply coatings to tablets and granules

Fluid bed processing was mentioned as part of the granulation process in preparing material for capsules and for tablet compression, it is also used for tablet coating. There are three methods described for tablet coating using a fluid bed process based on the directional source of the spray and each has its best uses, make a table to show them.

Granulation is often used as a preliminary process step in solid dosage manufacturing for which of the following reasons? A. Granules are a desirable final form for drug products that are to be mixed with food or beverage B. Granules have more efficient flow properties than powders and can be used in high speed production equipment C. All of these are correct, so this is the answer D. Granules are stable in storage, products can easily be reconstituted just prior to being dispensed

Granules and powders are often an intermediate form used in making other dosage forms True False

Which of the following terms meets this description? "A __________ is a non-Newtonian fluid. In the pharmaceutical industry, these can be difficult for high-speed bulk handling equipment because the fluid will thicken on standing in a container and will need to be agitated to cause it to liquefy for pumping or pouring." A. thixotrope B. mixenmope C. two-phase gel D. plaster or paste

I. Fill in the Blanks1. is used as a disinfectant or sterilant in both liquid andgaseous form.2. is used on skin and mucous membrane to kill microorganisms.Checklist for Assessment ActivityUse the following checklist to see if you have met all the requirements for assessmentactivity:Part ADifferentiated between the following:1. Physical agents and chemical agents.2. Sterilization and disinfection.90Sector: Healthcare