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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?
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?
- Raw material
- Excipient
- Dosage form
- Active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) (correct)
What is the purpose of converting drugs into a palatable form?
What is the purpose of converting drugs into a palatable form?
- To increase their stability
- To enhance their storage
- To make them easier to consume (correct)
- To improve their composition
Which of the following is NOT a factor considered in pharmaceutical technology?
Which of the following is NOT a factor considered in pharmaceutical technology?
- Raw materials
- Color (correct)
- Storage
- Stability
What is the term used to describe the form in which drugs are administered?
What is the term used to describe the form in which drugs are administered?
What do dosage forms contain?
What do dosage forms contain?
Which term is used to describe the minimum amount of sucrose required to preserve syrup?
Which term is used to describe the minimum amount of sucrose required to preserve syrup?
Approximately how much water does each 1 gm of sucrose preserve in Syrup USP?
Approximately how much water does each 1 gm of sucrose preserve in Syrup USP?
What does the amount of a preservative required to protect syrup against microbial growth depend on?
What does the amount of a preservative required to protect syrup against microbial growth depend on?
In 1L of Syrup USP, how much sucrose occupies an apparent volume of 550 ml?
In 1L of Syrup USP, how much sucrose occupies an apparent volume of 550 ml?
What is the specific gravity of Syrup USP?
What is the specific gravity of Syrup USP?
