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What is the most common type of pulmonary drug delivery system currently used?
What is the most common type of pulmonary drug delivery system currently used?
- Dry powder inhalers
- Metered dose inhalers
- Aerosols (correct)
- Nebulizers
What is the primary function of the valve assembly in an aerosol drug delivery system?
What is the primary function of the valve assembly in an aerosol drug delivery system?
- To prevent the propellant from escaping the container
- To ensure the product concentrate remains in a dry powder form
- To control the release of the product concentrate and propellant (correct)
- To maintain the equilibrium between the liquid and vapor phases
What component of the valve assembly is responsible for sealing the valve when not in use?
What component of the valve assembly is responsible for sealing the valve when not in use?
- The dip tube
- The actuator
- The gasket (correct)
- The nozzle
What is the purpose of the actuator in an aerosol drug delivery system?
What is the purpose of the actuator in an aerosol drug delivery system?
What type of valve is typically used in aerosol drug delivery systems?
What type of valve is typically used in aerosol drug delivery systems?
What component of an aerosol drug delivery system is responsible for forcing the liquid phase out of the container?
What component of an aerosol drug delivery system is responsible for forcing the liquid phase out of the container?
What is the primary function of the valve assembly in an aerosol container?
What is the primary function of the valve assembly in an aerosol container?
Which of the following materials is NOT mentioned as being used in the manufacture of valve parts?
Which of the following materials is NOT mentioned as being used in the manufacture of valve parts?
What is the purpose of the actuator in a drug delivery system?
What is the purpose of the actuator in a drug delivery system?
Which type of valve assembly is NOT mentioned in the text?
Which type of valve assembly is NOT mentioned in the text?
What is the primary consideration in selecting a container for an aerosol product?
What is the primary consideration in selecting a container for an aerosol product?
Which component of the valve assembly is responsible for preventing leakage when the valve is closed?
Which component of the valve assembly is responsible for preventing leakage when the valve is closed?
What is the primary function of the valve in a drug delivery system?
What is the primary function of the valve in a drug delivery system?
Which of the following is NOT a requirement for a valve in a drug delivery system?
Which of the following is NOT a requirement for a valve in a drug delivery system?
What is the purpose of the actuator in a drug delivery system?
What is the purpose of the actuator in a drug delivery system?
Which process is typically used for most pharmaceutical aerosols?
Which process is typically used for most pharmaceutical aerosols?
What is the purpose of cooling the product concentrate and propellant in the Cold Process?
What is the purpose of cooling the product concentrate and propellant in the Cold Process?
In the Pressure Process, how is the trapped air removed from the container?
In the Pressure Process, how is the trapped air removed from the container?
