46. Which of the following is an example of a commonly used excipient in pharmaceutical formulations?
a) Active pharmaceutical ingredient (API)
b) Placebo
c) Drug delivery system
d) Therapeutic index
47. The process of manufacturing pharmaceuticals on a large scale is called:
a) Clinical trials
b) Quality control
c) Drug development
d) Commercial production
48. Which of the following is an example of a long-acting drug formulation?
a) Immediate-release tablet
b) Sublingual tablet
c) Transdermal patch
d) Effervescent tablet
49. The process of converting raw materials into an active pharmaceutical ingredient is known as:
a) Drug synthesis
b) Drug formulation
c) Drug discovery
d) Drug registration
50. Which of the following is a common pharmaceutical dosage form for pediatric patients?
a) Chewable tablets
b) Extended-release capsules
c) Intravenous injections
d) Topical creams
