PHCY 514 Exam 1 Latest Update
What is the maximum volume of a subcutaneous injection?
a. 0.1mL
b. 2mL
c. 1mL
d. 0.5mL - Answer b. 2mL
A 90-mL parenteral solution containing a preservative is a:
a. large volume parenteral
b. single dose small volume parenteral
c. multiple dose small volume parenteral - Answer c. multiple dose small volume
parenteral
Which type of buffer should be avoided when lyophilizing protein solutions because it
may cause the proteins to crystalize?
a. acetate
b. citrate
c. phosphate - Answer c. phosphate
Why do some parenteral suspensions contain flocculating agents?
a. to enhance the solubility of the drug
b. to prevent caking of the solids
c. to improve wetting of the solids - Answer b. to prevent caking of the solids
Asorbic acid, sodium metabisulfite, and alpha tocopherol are common ____________
used in parenteral products.
a. antioxidants
b. preservatives
c. viricides - Answer a. antioxidants
A sterilization method that employs steam at 121oC at 15 psi is:
, a. Dry Heat Sterilization
b. Gas Sterilization
c. Autoclaving - Answer c. Autoclaving
Lyophilization
a. is a low-cost process
b. never involves the use of a cryoprotectant
c. is dependent upon the process of sublimation - Answer c. is dependent upon the
process of sublimation
Which type of USP Water is not pyrogen free?
a. Purified Water, USP
b. Sterile Water for Irrigation, USP
c. Sterile Water for Injection, USP - Answer a. Purified Water, US
A Compounding Aseptic Containment Isolator (CACI) is a type of:
a. Laminar Airflow System (LAFS)
b. Restricted-Access Barrier System (RABS)
c. Biological Safety Cabinet (BSC) - Answer b. Restricted-Access Barrier System
(RABS)
The Federal Drug Quality and Safety Act defines a 503B pharmacy as a(n):
a. Compounding Pharmacy
b. Finished Product Bulk Drug Manufacturer
c. Outsourcing Facility - Answer c. Outsourcing Facility
The term "nano" describes materials with dimensions of:
a. approximately 1 to 100 nanometers
b. approximately 500 to 1000 nanometers
c. approximately 200 to 800 nanometers - Answer a. approximately 1 to 100 nanometers
What is the role of nanoparticles in medicine and pharmacy?
a. nanoparticles are used to deliver poorly soluble drugs
b. nanoparticles are not used to enhance the EPR effect.
What is the maximum volume of a subcutaneous injection?
a. 0.1mL
b. 2mL
c. 1mL
d. 0.5mL - Answer b. 2mL
A 90-mL parenteral solution containing a preservative is a:
a. large volume parenteral
b. single dose small volume parenteral
c. multiple dose small volume parenteral - Answer c. multiple dose small volume
parenteral
Which type of buffer should be avoided when lyophilizing protein solutions because it
may cause the proteins to crystalize?
a. acetate
b. citrate
c. phosphate - Answer c. phosphate
Why do some parenteral suspensions contain flocculating agents?
a. to enhance the solubility of the drug
b. to prevent caking of the solids
c. to improve wetting of the solids - Answer b. to prevent caking of the solids
Asorbic acid, sodium metabisulfite, and alpha tocopherol are common ____________
used in parenteral products.
a. antioxidants
b. preservatives
c. viricides - Answer a. antioxidants
A sterilization method that employs steam at 121oC at 15 psi is:
, a. Dry Heat Sterilization
b. Gas Sterilization
c. Autoclaving - Answer c. Autoclaving
Lyophilization
a. is a low-cost process
b. never involves the use of a cryoprotectant
c. is dependent upon the process of sublimation - Answer c. is dependent upon the
process of sublimation
Which type of USP Water is not pyrogen free?
a. Purified Water, USP
b. Sterile Water for Irrigation, USP
c. Sterile Water for Injection, USP - Answer a. Purified Water, US
A Compounding Aseptic Containment Isolator (CACI) is a type of:
a. Laminar Airflow System (LAFS)
b. Restricted-Access Barrier System (RABS)
c. Biological Safety Cabinet (BSC) - Answer b. Restricted-Access Barrier System
(RABS)
The Federal Drug Quality and Safety Act defines a 503B pharmacy as a(n):
a. Compounding Pharmacy
b. Finished Product Bulk Drug Manufacturer
c. Outsourcing Facility - Answer c. Outsourcing Facility
The term "nano" describes materials with dimensions of:
a. approximately 1 to 100 nanometers
b. approximately 500 to 1000 nanometers
c. approximately 200 to 800 nanometers - Answer a. approximately 1 to 100 nanometers
What is the role of nanoparticles in medicine and pharmacy?
a. nanoparticles are used to deliver poorly soluble drugs
b. nanoparticles are not used to enhance the EPR effect.
