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?

    <p>Utilizing metal catalysts</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Increasing stability</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

    <p>Increased polarity increases solubility</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Temperature</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Part of solvent required per part of solute</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Solubility</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of fillers in pharmaceuticals?

    <p>To increase the size and weight of final dosage form</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a surfactant?

    <p>Sodium lauryl sulfate</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>ISO 1</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of USP general chapters?

    <p>To provide guidelines for pharmaceuticals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is not a filler?

    <p>Sodium lauryl sulfate</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To break up the tablets and enhance the dissolution of the active drug</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>0.2 μm</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>They get broken up</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To remove microorganisms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is improved due to the 'bubble action'?

    <p>The dissolution of the active drug</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Microorganisms would not be removed</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To enhance the dissolution of the active drug</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the 'bubble action' related to in the context of tablets?

    <p>The active drug in the tablets</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the consequence of using a filter with a pore size larger than 0.2 μm?

    <p>Contamination with microorganisms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to have a filter with a specific pore size?

    <p>To remove microorganisms</p> Signup and view all the answers

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