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?

To determine the amount of inorganic matter Signup and view all the answers

How is the extraction yield of a substance measured?

By using alcohol or water Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of phytochemical analysis of raw materials?

To measure the amount of one or more components in the plant Signup and view all the answers

What does the increase in moisture usually lead to?

An increase in the probability of reactions Signup and view all the answers

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

3 mm Signup and view all the answers

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

5 hours Signup and view all the answers

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

By measuring the weight loss of the plant due to heat Signup and view all the answers

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

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

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

To evaluate the physical characteristics of the plants Signup and view all the answers

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

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

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

By weighing 100-500 grams of the plant and spreading it as a thin layer 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?

2% Signup and view all the answers

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

To prevent microbial growth Signup and view all the answers

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

The ash content obtained by burning the plant material completely Signup and view all the answers

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

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

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

To assess the chemical composition Signup and view all the answers

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

To check for microbial contamination Signup and view all the answers

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

Geographical area Signup and view all the answers

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

To identify foreign matter in the plants Signup and view all the answers

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

2% Signup and view all the answers

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

To reduce the risk of microbial growth Signup and view all the answers

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

To assess the purity of the plants Signup and view all the answers

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

The concentration of phytochemicals Signup and view all the answers

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

Contamination with aflatoxins and heavy metals Signup and view all the answers

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

By calculating the percentage of foreign matter in a sample Signup and view all the answers

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

To ensure the safety of the plants Signup and view all the answers

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

To meet regulatory requirements Signup and view all the answers

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Questions and Answers

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

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

What does the acid insoluble ash content indicate?

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

How is the extraction yield of a substance measured?

What is the purpose of phytochemical analysis of raw materials?

What does the increase in moisture usually lead to?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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