Stabilizing Light-Sensitive Drugs Quiz

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What type of drugs require an increase in stability according to the given information?

Vaccines

Over-the-counter drugs

Antibiotics

Light-sensitive drugs (correct)

Which substances are mentioned in the text for increasing the stability of light-sensitive drugs?

Synthetic dyes, natural colors, and food pigments (correct)

Chemical preservatives

Antioxidants

Flavor additives

What is the specific reason provided in the text for the stability enhancement of light-sensitive drugs?

To increase potency

To prevent degradation from exposure to light (correct)

To enhance taste

To neutralize acidity

Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the text as a method to increase the stability of light-sensitive drugs?

Utilizing metal catalysts Signup and view all the answers

What role do pigments of food play in relation to light-sensitive drugs based on the text?

Increasing stability Signup and view all the answers

What is the principle behind the concept 'like dissolves like' in solubility?

A solute will dissolve best in a solvent with a similar chemical structure Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between the polarity of a solvent and its ability to dissolve a solute?

Increased polarity increases solubility Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary factor that affects the solubility of a substance?

Temperature Signup and view all the answers

What is the ratio of solvent to solute that determines solubility?

Part of solvent required per part of solute Signup and view all the answers

What is the concept of 'like dissolves like' often associated with?

Solubility Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of fillers in pharmaceuticals?

To increase the size and weight of final dosage form Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a surfactant?

Sodium lauryl sulfate Signup and view all the answers

What is the 'cleanest' ISO classification for particulate matter in room air?

ISO 1 Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of USP general chapters?

To provide guidelines for pharmaceuticals Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not a filler?

Sodium lauryl sulfate Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the 'bubble action' in tablets?

To break up the tablets and enhance the dissolution of the active drug Signup and view all the answers

What is the approximate pore size required to remove microorganisms from a filter?

0.2 μm Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the tablets as a result of the 'bubble action'?

They get broken up Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of having a filter with a specific pore size?

To remove microorganisms Signup and view all the answers

What is improved due to the 'bubble action'?

The dissolution of the active drug Signup and view all the answers

What would happen if the pore size of the filter is larger than 0.2 μm?

Microorganisms would not be removed Signup and view all the answers

What is the ultimate goal of the 'bubble action' in the tablets?

To enhance the dissolution of the active drug Signup and view all the answers

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