21. The process of ensuring that a drug meets specific quality standards and specifications is called:
a) Quality control
b) Quality assurance
c) Batch release
d) Stability testing
22. 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
23. The process of manufacturing pharmaceuticals on a large scale is called:
a) Clinical trials
b) Quality control
c) Drug development
d) Commercial production
24. 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
25. 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
