Question

A tablet to treat a headache must first be dissolved in water before swallowing. Which one of the following best describes this type of tablet?

• A. Modified release
• B. Oral disintegrating
• C. Effervescent
• D. Buccal

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Understanding effervescent tablets. - Effervescent tablets are designed to dissolve in water before consumption. - They release carbon dioxide when dissolved, helping the drug to dissolve quickly. 

Step 2: Explanation of incorrect options. - (A) Modified release: Refers to tablets that release the drug over time, not requiring dissolution in water. 
- (B) Oral disintegrating: These dissolve in the mouth, not in water. 
- (D) Buccal: Placed between the cheek and gum for absorption, not dissolved in water. 

Step 3: Selecting the correct option. Since effervescent tablets are dissolved in water before ingestion, the correct answer is (C) Effervescent.