1. Official standards for individual drugs and chemicals formulated into dosage forms are pubblished in
a. usp/nf
b. usp di volume I
c. usp di volume II
d. usp di volume III
e. PDR
2.Which one of the following chemical in NOT suitable as a drug excipient?
a. Butyl paraben
b. Lactose
c. Glycerin
d. Benzocaine
e. Gelatin
3. According to the usp, the instruction "protect from light" in a monograph indicates starage in a
a. dark place
b. amber glass bottle
c. light-resistant container
d. hermetic container
e. tight glass container
4. According to the National Bureau of Standard (NBS), the initial calibration mark on a 100-ml gradual should be
a. 5 ml
b. 10 ml
c. 15 ml
d. 20ml
e. 30 ml
5. The USP describes several tests for evaluating prescription balances. These tests include all of the following EXCEPT
a. arm radio
b. rest point
c. rider and graduated beam
d. sensitity requirement
e. shift
Sixth Edition Appleton & Lange's Review of PHARMACY
