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Which process refers to the breakdown of a drug into smaller particles in order to increase its surface area and enhance dissolution?
Which process refers to the breakdown of a drug into smaller particles in order to increase its surface area and enhance dissolution?
- Dissolution
- Trituration
- Disintegration
- Levigation (correct)
Which term is used to describe the time it takes for a drug to pass through the gastrointestinal tract?
Which term is used to describe the time it takes for a drug to pass through the gastrointestinal tract?
- First pass metabolism
- Minimal effect concentration
- Plasma Drug Concentration-Time Profile
- Mean Intestinal Transit Time (correct)
What is the primary objective of differentiating a powder from a granule?
What is the primary objective of differentiating a powder from a granule?
- To assess the drug's bioavailability
- To understand the manufacturing process of the drug
- To identify the appropriate dosage form for the drug (correct)
- To determine the particle size of the drug
Which method is used for the preparation of medicated powders that involves the use of heat to fuse the drug and excipients together?
Which method is used for the preparation of medicated powders that involves the use of heat to fuse the drug and excipients together?
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What is the term used to describe the minimum concentration of a drug in the plasma required to produce a therapeutic effect?
What is the term used to describe the minimum concentration of a drug in the plasma required to produce a therapeutic effect?
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