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Name two aerobic bacteria mentioned in the text.
Bacillus subtilis, Staphylococcus aureus
Name two anaerobic bacteria mentioned in the text.
Clostridium histolyticum, Clostridium sporogenes
Name two fungi mentioned in the text.
Candida albicans, Aspergillus brasiliensis
What are the two methods used for sterility testing?
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What is the purpose of a sterility test?
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What are pyrogens?
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What are the two types of pyrogens?
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What is the most common type of exogenous pyrogen?
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Name two products or preparations that must comply with a pyrogen test.
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What is the Limulus Amoebocyte Lysate Test used for?
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What is the purpose of sterility testing in pharmacopoeial preparations?
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What are some examples of products or preparations that require sterility testing?
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What precautions are needed during sterility testing?
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What types of microorganisms does sterility test media support the growth of?
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What is the incubation temperature for aerobic bacteria in sterility test media?
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What is the incubation temperature for anaerobic bacteria in sterility test media?
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What is the incubation temperature for fungi in sterility test media?
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Why is it important to test the finished drug product for sterility?
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What is the role of culture media in sterility testing?
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Why is careful supervision of operatives important during sterility testing?
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Which of the following is NOT a product or preparation that requires sterility testing?
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What is the incubation temperature for fungi in sterility test media?
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Which of the following precautions is NOT needed during sterility testing?
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Which type of microorganisms does sterility test media support the growth of?
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What is the purpose of sterility testing in pharmacopoeial preparations?
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Which of the following is NOT a type of pyrogen mentioned in the text?
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What are some examples of products or preparations that require sterility testing?
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What is the incubation temperature for aerobic bacteria in sterility test media?
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Why is careful supervision of operatives important during sterility testing?
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What type of microorganisms does fluid thioglycollate medium support the growth of?
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Which method is used for sterility testing if the drug product being tested is filterable?
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Which type of pyrogen is derived from microorganisms?
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What is the purpose of the Rabbit Pyrogen Test (RPT)?
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What is the advantage of the Limulus Amoebocyte Lysate (LAL) test over the Rabbit Pyrogen Test (RPT)?
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What type of test is the Monocyte Activation Test (MAT)?
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What are the limitations of the Rabbit Pyrogen Test (RPT)?
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What is the advantage of the Monocyte Activation Test (MAT) over the Rabbit Pyrogen Test (RPT)?
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What is the purpose of the Limulus Amoebocyte Lysate (LAL) test?
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What types of pyrogens can enter the bloodstream via injection of pharmaceutical preparations?
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What are the two distinct methods used for sterility testing?
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