Quality Control in Drug Accreditation

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Which method is used to measure the amount of moisture in a sample?

  • Total ash method
  • Acid insoluble ash method
  • Heat method (correct)
  • Water soluble ash method

What is the purpose of determining the total ash content in medicinal plants?

  • To determine the amount of water and volatile substances
  • To determine the amount of inorganic matter (correct)
  • To determine the amount of organic matter
  • To determine the amount of marker compounds

What does the acid insoluble ash content indicate?

  • The presence of fine soil and sand particles (correct)
  • The amount of marker compounds
  • The amount of water and volatile substances
  • The amount of organic matter

What is the purpose of determining the water soluble ash content in medicinal plants?

<p>To determine the amount of inorganic matter (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is the extraction yield of a substance measured?

<p>By using alcohol or water (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of phytochemical analysis of raw materials?

<p>To measure the amount of one or more components in the plant (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the increase in moisture usually lead to?

<p>An increase in the probability of reactions (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended particle size for the sample in moisture and volatile content analysis?

<p>3 mm (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How long is the sample heated at 105 °C in the oven during moisture and volatile content analysis?

<p>5 hours (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is the percentage of water and volatile content calculated in moisture and volatile content analysis?

<p>By measuring the weight loss of the plant due to heat (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following factors can affect the quality of medicinal plants?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of macroscopic and microscopic evaluation in quality control of medicinal plants?

<p>To evaluate the physical characteristics of the plants (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'foreign matter' refer to in the context of quality control of medicinal plants?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is the percentage of foreign matter in a medicinal plant sample calculated?

<p>By weighing 100-500 grams of the plant and spreading it as a thin layer (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum allowed amount of foreign matter in a medicinal plant sample if there is no monograph for the plant?

<p>2% (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to control the moisture and volatile content in medicinal plants?

<p>To prevent microbial growth (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'total ash' refer to in the context of quality control of medicinal plants?

<p>The ash content obtained by burning the plant material completely (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following contaminants is checked during the quality control of medicinal plants?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of phytochemical evaluation in the quality control of raw materials?

<p>To assess the chemical composition (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of microbial control in the quality control of raw materials?

<p>To check for microbial contamination (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following factors can affect the quality of medicinal plants?

<p>Geographical area (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of macroscopic and microscopic evaluation in quality control of medicinal plants?

<p>To identify foreign matter in the plants (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum allowed amount of foreign matter in medicinal plants?

<p>2% (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to control the moisture and volatile content of medicinal plants?

<p>To reduce the risk of microbial growth (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of ash analysis in quality control of medicinal plants?

<p>To assess the purity of the plants (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does extractable content refer to in the context of medicinal plants?

<p>The concentration of phytochemicals (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of contamination should be checked for in medicinal plants?

<p>Contamination with aflatoxins and heavy metals (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is the amount of foreign matter determined in medicinal plants?

<p>By calculating the percentage of foreign matter in a sample (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of microbial control in the quality control of raw materials?

<p>To ensure the safety of the plants (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason for controlling the quality of medicinal plants and herbal medicines?

<p>To meet regulatory requirements (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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