AGENT LIST MCPHS EXAM ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATE

AGENT LIST MCPHS EXAM ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND

ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATE


Acidifying Agent:

Used in liquid preparations to provide acidic medium for product Stability


Citric Acid


Alkalinizing agent:

Used in liquid preparations to provide alkaline medium for product stability


Ammonia Solution


Adsorbent:

Agent capable of holding other molecules onto its surface by physical or chemical means


Powdered Cellulose


Aerosol Propellant:

Agent responsible for developing the pressure with an aerosol container and expelling product when

the valve is open.


Carbon Dioxide


Air Displacement:

Agent employed to displace air in a hermetically sealed container to enhance product stability


Nitrogen

, Anti-fungal Preservative:

Used in Liquid and Semisolid preparations to prevent the growth of Fungi. Effectiveness of PARABENS

is usually enhanced when used in combination.


ButylParaben


Antimicrobial preservative:

Used in liquid and semisolid preparations to prevent growth of microorganisms.


Benzalkonium Chloride


Antioxidant:

Used to prevent deterioration of preparations by oxidation


Ascorbic Acid


Buffering Agent:

prevents/resists change of in PH upon of acid or base/alkali


Potassium Metaphosphate


Chelating / Sequestering Agent:

Form stable water soluble complexes (chelates) with metals.


Edetic Acid


Colorant:

Used to add color to liquid or solid


FD&C Red No.3


Clarifying Agent:

used as a filtering aid for its adsorbent qualities