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</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is the extraction yield of a substance measured?

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

    What does the increase in moisture usually lead to?

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

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

    <p>All of the above</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</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</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</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%</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</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</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</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</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

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

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

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