#1
Which of the following is NOT a common dosage form in the pharmaceutical industry?
Paste
ExplanationPaste is not a common dosage form.
#2
What does API stand for in the context of the pharmaceutical industry?
Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient
ExplanationAPI stands for Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient.
#3
Which of the following is NOT a stage in the drug development process?
Product launch
ExplanationProduct launch is not a stage in drug development.
#4
What is the term used to describe a drug that has lost its patent protection?
Generic drug
ExplanationA drug that lost its patent protection is termed as generic.
#5
Which of the following is an example of a biologic drug?
Insulin
ExplanationInsulin is an example of a biologic drug.
#6
Which regulatory agency is responsible for drug approval in the United States?
FDA
ExplanationFDA is responsible for drug approval in the United States.
#7
What is the primary objective of pharmacovigilance?
Monitoring and assessing the safety of drugs
ExplanationPharmacovigilance aims to monitor and assess drug safety.
#8
Which of the following is a common method of drug delivery?
All of the above
ExplanationAll the listed methods are common for drug delivery.
#9
What is the term for the process of converting a new chemical entity into a medication?
Drug formulation
ExplanationThe process is called drug formulation.
#10
Which of the following statements about orphan drugs is true?
They are developed to treat rare diseases
ExplanationOrphan drugs are developed for treating rare diseases.
#11
Which of the following is a current trend in the pharmaceutical industry?
Growing interest in biopharmaceuticals
ExplanationThere is a growing interest in biopharmaceuticals.
#12
Which of the following factors contributes to the rising costs of drug development?
Growing demand for personalized medicine
ExplanationThe growing demand for personalized medicine increases drug development costs.
#13
Which of the following is a potential consequence of counterfeit drugs?
Drug resistance
ExplanationCounterfeit drugs may lead to drug resistance.
#14
Which of the following is a challenge faced by the pharmaceutical industry in drug development?
Shortage of skilled workforce
ExplanationShortage of skilled workforce is a challenge in drug development.
#15
Which of the following is a factor contributing to the globalization of the pharmaceutical industry?
Advancements in transportation and communication
ExplanationAdvancements in transportation and communication contribute to globalization.