Industrial Pharmacy: Principles and Practices for Drug Manufacturing and Quality Control

Question 1

Which process is used to reduce the particle size of drugs, enhancing their dissolution rate?

Accepted Answer

Milling

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Granulation

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Coating

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Tableting

Question 2

What is the main function of quality control in pharmaceutical production?

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Ensuring the safety and effectiveness of medicines

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Developing new drug formulations

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Conducting clinical trials

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Marketing and distributing drugs

Question 3

Which pharmaceutical dosage form is taken by mouth?

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Tablet

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Injection

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Suppository

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Transdermal patch

Question 4

Which professional organization represents pharmacists in the United Kingdom?

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Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS)

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General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)

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National Pharmacy Association (NPA)

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British Medical Association (BMA)

Question 5

Which of the following is the primary responsibility of the Quality Assurance department in a pharmaceutical manufacturing facility?

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Monitoring product quality and adherence to regulatory standards

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Conducting routine inspections of manufacturing processes

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Approving new drug formulations and manufacturing processes

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Performing stability testing on pharmaceutical products

Question 6

Which regulatory body oversees the pharmaceutical industry in the United Kingdom?

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Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA)

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Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

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European Medicines Agency (EMA)

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Health Canada

Question 7

What is the fundamental objective of quality control in the pharmaceutical industry?

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To ensure the safety and efficacy of pharmaceutical products

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To reduce production costs

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To increase profits

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To meet regulatory compliance standards

Question 8

For sterile products, which packaging system is commonly used to maintain their sterility?

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Vials and ampoules

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Blister packs

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Bottles

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Sachets

Question 9

What is the central principle underpinning Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)?

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To assure the safety, quality, and efficacy of pharmaceutical products

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To reduce production costs

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To prevent product recalls

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To satisfy regulatory requirements

Question 10

In pharmaceutical manufacturing, what is validation and what are the main steps involved in the validation process?

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Validation is the process of proving that a manufacturing process or analytical method consistently produces a product that meets its predetermined specifications.

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Validation is a one-time event that occurs after a manufacturing process or analytical method has been fully implemented.

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Validation is solely the responsibility of the quality control department.

Question 11

What is the primary responsibility of quality control in industrial pharmacy?

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To ensure the safety and efficacy of pharmaceutical products

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To develop new drug formulations

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To manage regulatory affairs

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To conduct clinical research

Question 12

Which regulatory body is responsible for approving new medicines in the United Kingdom?

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Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA)

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European Medicines Agency (EMA)

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Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

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World Health Organization (WHO)

Question 13

Which of the following factors is NOT primarily considered during the design of a pharmaceutical manufacturing process?

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Sales forecast

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Product quality

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Process efficiency

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Environmental impact

Question 14

What is the main objective of quality control in the pharmaceutical industry?

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Ensuring product safety and efficacy

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Maximizing production yield

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Reducing manufacturing costs

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Complying with regulatory requirements only

Question 15

Which of the following is a crucial element of a pharmaceutical product's Certificate of Analysis (CoA)?

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Product specifications

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Manufacturing process details

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Packaging information

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Regulatory approval numbers

Question 16

What is the primary goal of implementing good manufacturing practices (GMPs) in the pharmaceutical industry?

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Ensuring product quality and safety

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Minimizing manufacturing defects

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Reducing operating costs

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Increasing production output only

Question 17

Which of the following regulatory agencies is responsible for overseeing the pharmaceutical industry in the United Kingdom?

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Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA)

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Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

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European Medicines Agency (EMA)

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World Health Organization (WHO)

Question 18

What is a significant challenge in the development of novel drug delivery systems?

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Ensuring drug stability and bioavailability

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Scaling up production processes

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Obtaining regulatory approval

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Optimizing drug loading capacity only

Question 19

Which of the following is NOT a critical stage in the drug development process?

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Manufacturing

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Regulatory approval

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Discovery and preclinical testing

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Clinical trials

Question 20

What is the primary objective of quality control in pharmaceutical manufacturing?

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To ensure compliance with established quality standards and specifications for drug products.

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To minimize production costs

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To enhance product innovation

Question 21

Which of the following regulatory agencies is responsible for overseeing the pharmaceutical industry in the United Kingdom?

Accepted Answer

Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA)

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Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

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European Medicines Agency (EMA)

Question 22

What is the primary function of pharmaceutical excipients?

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To modify the physical and chemical properties of drug formulations to enhance their stability, solubility, bioavailability, or other characteristics.

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To reduce side effects of drug products

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To provide active pharmacological effects

Question 23

Which of the following is a commonly used oral dosage form for drug administration?

Accepted Answer

Tablet

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Suppository

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Injection

Question 24

What is the main purpose of conducting stability testing in drug product development?

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To assess the shelf-life and stability of the drug product under various storage conditions.

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To identify potential degradation pathways

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To optimize manufacturing processes

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To evaluate the safety of the drug

Question 25

Which of the following is a typical challenge encountered during the scale-up of pharmaceutical manufacturing processes?

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Maintaining consistent product quality and meeting regulatory standards while increasing production volume.

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Compliance with regulatory requirements

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Availability of raw materials

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Training of personnel

Question 26

How does automation contribute to modern pharmaceutical manufacturing?

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Increased efficiency, precision, and cost-effectiveness in drug production.

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Enhanced product innovation

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Reduced need for skilled workers

Question 27

When designing a pharmaceutical packaging system, which factor is of utmost importance?

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Compatibility with the drug product and its intended use, ensuring product stability and protection.

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Aesthetic appeal of the packaging

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Cost-effectiveness of the packaging materials

Question 28

What is the significance of adhering to good manufacturing practices (GMPs) in the pharmaceutical industry?

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To ensure the safety, quality, and efficacy of drug products throughout the manufacturing process.

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To improve employee morale

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To reduce production costs