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 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Antioxidants (D)</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 (A)</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 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Buffers (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Water (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Glass (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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