NAPLEX (North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination) Practice Exam

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What is the purpose of binders in major excipients?

To color the medication
To add flavor
To provide stability and strength
To facilitate breakup after oral admin

The correct answer is: To provide stability and strength

Binders in major excipients serve the purpose of providing stability and strength to the formulation. Binders help in holding the ingredients together to form a cohesive tablet or capsule. This is important for ensuring the structural integrity of the dosage form, preventing the tablet from falling apart or crumbling prematurely. Options A and B, coloring the medication and adding flavor, are typically the roles of coloring agents and flavoring agents, respectively, not binders. Option D, facilitating breakup after oral administration, is usually associated with disintegrants, which help the tablet break down in the gastrointestinal tract for better absorption.