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What method can be used to distinguish between flocculated and non-flocculated particles?
What method can be used to distinguish between flocculated and non-flocculated particles?
- Titration
- Photo Microscopic Examination (correct)
- Chromatography
- Gravimetric analysis
What does a variation in color often indicate in terms of the properties of a suspension?
What does a variation in color often indicate in terms of the properties of a suspension?
- Uniform particle size
- Improved particle distribution
- Poor distribution and/or differences in particle size (correct)
- Increased stability
What is a possible reason for changes in taste of active constituents in a suspension?
What is a possible reason for changes in taste of active constituents in a suspension?
- Crystal shape consistency
- Uniform particle size
- Changes in particle size (correct)
- Variation in odor
What does a decrease in density of a suspension often indicate?
What does a decrease in density of a suspension often indicate?
Which method should be used for density measurements at a given temperature?
Which method should be used for density measurements at a given temperature?
What property can Photo Microscopic Examination help detect in a suspension?
What property can Photo Microscopic Examination help detect in a suspension?
Why is it important to use the same type of filter for preparing stability samples as will be used for production-size batches?
Why is it important to use the same type of filter for preparing stability samples as will be used for production-size batches?
Which characteristic is NOT typically observed during stability testing of pharmaceutical products?
Which characteristic is NOT typically observed during stability testing of pharmaceutical products?
What should be observed in dry-packaged formulations reconstituted prior to use as part of their stability profile?
What should be observed in dry-packaged formulations reconstituted prior to use as part of their stability profile?
Why is it necessary to inspect both the original dry material and the reconstituted preparation of dry-packaged formulations?
Why is it necessary to inspect both the original dry material and the reconstituted preparation of dry-packaged formulations?
What role does surface tension play in pharmaceutical stability testing?
What role does surface tension play in pharmaceutical stability testing?
Which parameter is NOT typically evaluated during stability testing of pharmaceutical products?
Which parameter is NOT typically evaluated during stability testing of pharmaceutical products?
How is the apparent viscosity of a suspension typically measured?
How is the apparent viscosity of a suspension typically measured?
In the Cup and Bob Viscometer, how is the sample accommodated between the cup and bob?
In the Cup and Bob Viscometer, how is the sample accommodated between the cup and bob?
What is one of the key purposes of using a Cone and Plate Viscometer?
What is one of the key purposes of using a Cone and Plate Viscometer?
How is the sample sheared in a Cone and Plate Viscometer?
How is the sample sheared in a Cone and Plate Viscometer?
What field of science is concerned with the flow of liquids and the deformation of solids?
What field of science is concerned with the flow of liquids and the deformation of solids?
What instrument is typically used to evaluate rheological properties and behavior of settling suspensions?
What instrument is typically used to evaluate rheological properties and behavior of settling suspensions?
What is the purpose of purity tests for a drug substance?
What is the purpose of purity tests for a drug substance?
Why is the leakage test employed for sterile dosage forms?
Why is the leakage test employed for sterile dosage forms?
What could happen if an opening exists in a package during storage?
What could happen if an opening exists in a package during storage?
Which tests estimate the quantity of an active ingredient in a drug?
Which tests estimate the quantity of an active ingredient in a drug?
What does a leaker test detect in an ampoule?
What does a leaker test detect in an ampoule?
What is the purpose of clarity tests for drugs?
What is the purpose of clarity tests for drugs?
What is the purpose of the dye test mentioned in the text?
What is the purpose of the dye test mentioned in the text?
Why is a surfactant or low viscosity fluid used to optimize the dye test?
Why is a surfactant or low viscosity fluid used to optimize the dye test?
Which method uses high voltage and frequency to detect residual gas in containers?
Which method uses high voltage and frequency to detect residual gas in containers?
What is a disadvantage of the Pump Down Test mentioned in the text?
What is a disadvantage of the Pump Down Test mentioned in the text?
In what types of containers is the dye test usually used?
In what types of containers is the dye test usually used?
What happens if residual gas is present during the Vacuum Ionization test?
What happens if residual gas is present during the Vacuum Ionization test?
