10 Questions
Which term is used to describe an agent intended for use in the diagnosis, mitigation, treatment, cure, or prevention of disease in humans or animals?
Active pharmaceutical ingredient (API)
What is the purpose of converting drugs into a palatable form?
To make them easier to consume
Which of the following is NOT a factor considered in pharmaceutical technology?
Color
What is the term used to describe the form in which drugs are administered?
Dosage form
What do dosage forms contain?
Both active and inactive ingredients
Which term is used to describe the minimum amount of sucrose required to preserve syrup?
65% w/w
Approximately how much water does each 1 gm of sucrose preserve in Syrup USP?
0.53 ml
What does the amount of a preservative required to protect syrup against microbial growth depend on?
All of the above
In 1L of Syrup USP, how much sucrose occupies an apparent volume of 550 ml?
850 gm
What is the specific gravity of Syrup USP?
1.3
Test your knowledge of pharmaceutical technology with this quiz! Learn about different dosage forms, raw materials, composition, preparation methods, stability, storage, and uses of drugs. Explore the world of medicinal agents and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
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