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Which of the following can induce polymerization in a pharmaceutical formulation?
Which of the following can induce polymerization in a pharmaceutical formulation?
- Suitable vehicle selection
- Light exposure (correct)
- Isomerization
- pH adjustment
What is the primary purpose of using buffers in pharmaceutical compounding?
What is the primary purpose of using buffers in pharmaceutical compounding?
- To prevent chemical incompatibility reactions
- To reduce the risk of isomerization
- To absorb light and prevent polymerization
- To maintain the optimal pH for drug stability (correct)
What is the benefit of storing pharmaceutical ingredients at a suitable low temperature?
What is the benefit of storing pharmaceutical ingredients at a suitable low temperature?
- To promote isomerization
- To prevent polymerization of ingredients (correct)
- To prevent chemical incompatibility reactions
- To maintain the optimal pH
Which of the following can be used to prevent polymerization in pharmaceutical compounding?
Which of the following can be used to prevent polymerization in pharmaceutical compounding?
What is the primary concern when combining surfactants with different charges in a pharmaceutical formulation?
What is the primary concern when combining surfactants with different charges in a pharmaceutical formulation?
What is the term for the conversion of a drug to its isomer?
What is the term for the conversion of a drug to its isomer?
What is the primary reason for using hydroalcoholic or alcoholic vehicles in pharmaceutical formulation?
What is the primary reason for using hydroalcoholic or alcoholic vehicles in pharmaceutical formulation?
What is the primary function of buffers in pharmaceutical formulation?
What is the primary function of buffers in pharmaceutical formulation?
Why is it necessary to protect the drug formulation from light?
Why is it necessary to protect the drug formulation from light?
What is the benefit of selecting a solid dosage form over a solution?
What is the benefit of selecting a solid dosage form over a solution?
Why is it important to store pharmaceutical formulations at a low temperature?
Why is it important to store pharmaceutical formulations at a low temperature?
What is the purpose of replacing oxygen with nitrogen inside the container?
What is the purpose of replacing oxygen with nitrogen inside the container?
What is the purpose of adding a thickening agent in liquid preparations containing indiffusible solids?
What is the purpose of adding a thickening agent in liquid preparations containing indiffusible solids?
Why are wetting agents used in formulations containing insoluble powders?
Why are wetting agents used in formulations containing insoluble powders?
What is the consequence of using excess surface active agents in a formulation?
What is the consequence of using excess surface active agents in a formulation?
How can the insolubility of potent drugs be addressed?
How can the insolubility of potent drugs be addressed?
What happens when a resinous tincture is added to water?
What happens when a resinous tincture is added to water?
What is the purpose of using polysorbates in parenteral suspensions of corticosteroids and antibiotics?
What is the purpose of using polysorbates in parenteral suspensions of corticosteroids and antibiotics?
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