Pharmaceutics Lab
What is a tool used to mix and grind ingredients in a pharmacy?
Mortar and Pestle
Identify the dosage form that involves small liquid droplets emulsified in a larger liquid phase, commonly used for oral or topical administration
Emulsion
What is the name of the process where scientists add a useful gene to a plant or animal to give it a new trait?
Genetic modification or genetic engineering
What is the main purpose of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) in pharmaceutical production?
To ensure product quality and safety
What is the name of the separation technique that uses heat to turn a liquid into vapor?
Evaporation
In compounding, what is the process of putting a powdered drug into capsules called?
Encapsulation
What is the benefit of using an extended-release tablet?
It provides consistent amount of drug over a large period of time without haing to take multiple doses
What common medicine for diabetes is produced using biotechnology?
Insulin
In a GMP facility, what type of room helps prevent contamination?
Cleanroom
What is the technique that separates a liquid from a solution by exploiting differences in boiling points of the substances involved?
Distillation
What is the purpose of mixing ingredients to thoroughly combine when compounding a cream or ointment?
To make the mixture uniform
What is the purpose of a transdermal patch?
To deliver medication through the skin
What type of organisms are often used in biotechnology to make medicines?
Bacteria and yeast
What is 'cross-contamination' in a manufacturing facility?
Mixing of one product with another unintentionally
Which technique uses a gel to separate proteins or DNA fragments based on their size?
Gel electrophoresis