Pharmaceutical Aids and Necessities
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Which substances are considered pharmaceutical aids and necessities?

  • Acids and bases
  • Buffers and antioxidants
  • Water and glass
  • All of the above (correct)
  • What is the primary solvent in most liquid pharmaceutical preparations?

  • Acids
  • Bases
  • Buffers
  • Water (correct)
  • Which substances are frequently employed in the conversion of drugs to chemical forms convenient to their product formulation?

  • Buffers and antioxidants
  • Strong ammonia solution
  • Acids and bases (correct)
  • Water and glass
  • What is the purpose of using buffers in pharmaceutical formulations?

    <p>To maintain the pH within prescribed limits</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which substance is used to prevent oxidative decomposition of pharmaceutically active components?

    <p>Antioxidants</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT considered a major subject area for pharmaceutical aids and necessities?

    <p>Solvents</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of an official inorganic acid used in pharmaceutical preparations?

    <p>Boric acid</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which substance is commonly used to maintain the pH of various formulations within prescribed limits?

    <p>Buffers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which substance is the primary solvent or liquid phase in most liquid pharmaceutical preparations?

    <p>Water</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which substance is used in storage and dispensing containers for most drug products?

    <p>Glass</p> Signup and view all the answers

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