PTCB Exam PTCE Topic 2 Question 82 Discussion

Actual exam question for PTCB's PTCE exam

Question #: 82
Topic #: 2

An effervescent tablet has the following formula:

AAPAP : 325mg

BCaCo3 : 280mg

CCitric acid: 900mg

DSodium bicarbonate : 465 mg

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Suggested Answer: B

Total out all. divide mg to find out GRAM.

by Eladia at Mar 05, 2024, 04:16 AM

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7 months ago

True, the combination of citric acid and sodium bicarbonate creates carbon dioxide gas, which makes the tablet fizzy.

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7 months ago

I also think C is important, as citric acid helps with the effervescence.

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7 months ago

That makes sense, since sodium bicarbonate creates the fizzing effect when the tablet is dissolved in water.

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7 months ago

I believe the correct answer is D, as sodium bicarbonate is commonly used in effervescent tablets.

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8 months ago

I agree, knowing the ingredients can help us understand its mechanism of action.

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8 months ago

I think the formula is important for understanding how the tablet works.

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