Preformulation Quiz

What is the main objective of preformulation?

• To develop new drug compounds

• To generate information useful for formulation

• To conduct clinical trials

• To market the drug

Which of the following is NOT a major area of preformulation research?

• Stability Analysis

• Clinical Trials

• Chemical Characteristics

• Organoleptic Properties

What does BCS stand for in the context of drug classification?

• Biopharmaceutical Classification System

• Biological Classification System

• Biophysics Classification System

• Biochemical Classification System

Which property is assessed during the bulk characterization of a drug?

• Crystallinity

• Solubility

• Dissolution

• Stability

What is the significance of the partition coefficient?

• It measures the drug's solubility in water

• It indicates the drug's ability to cross cell membranes

• It determines the drug's stability

• It assesses the drug's toxicity

Which of the following is a method to determine particle size?

• Spectroscopy

• Microscopy

• Electrophoresis

• Chromatography

What does the term 'hygroscopicity' refer to?

• The ability to absorb moisture

• The ability to dissolve in water

• The ability to crystallize

• The ability to oxidize

Which of the following is a characteristic of crystalline compounds?

• Random molecular arrangement

• Lower melting point

• Repetitious spacing of atoms

• Higher solubility than amorphous forms

What is the role of excipients in drug formulation?

• To increase toxicity

• To provide stability and bioavailability

• To enhance drug absorption

• To replace the active ingredient

Which of the following factors affects the solubility of a drug?

• Odor

• Color

• Temperature

• Shape