Question 13

Buccal tablets are intended to be placed between the cheek and gum.

Buccal tablets are specifically designed to be placed between the cheek and gum, allowing for the medication to be absorbed directly into the bloodstream through the oral mucosa.

A) chewed and then swallowed

This option is incorrect because buccal tablets are not meant to be chewed or swallowed. Chewing would destroy the tablet's structure and affect the intended absorption route, leading to reduced efficacy.

B) dissolved under the tongue

While this option describes a method of administration for sublingual tablets, buccal tablets are designed for a different route. They are meant to be placed between the cheek and gum, not under the tongue.

C) placed between the cheek and gum

This is the correct answer. Buccal tablets are formulated for placement between the cheek and gum, where they dissolve slowly, allowing for direct absorption into the bloodstream, which can provide quicker therapeutic effects.

D) swallowed whole with water

This option is incorrect as buccal tablets should not be swallowed whole. Swallowing them would prevent the medication from being absorbed through the buccal mucosa, nullifying their intended purpose.

Conclusion

The correct answer is C, as buccal tablets are specifically designed for placement between the cheek and gum, ensuring effective absorption. Options A, B, and D misrepresent the intended use of buccal tablets, and each would hinder the therapeutic benefits they provide by not utilizing the appropriate absorption pathway.