Chromatographic theory
10 Chromatographic theory Introduction Void volume and capacity factor Calculation of column efficiency Origins of band broadening in HPLC Van Deemter equation in liquid chromatography Van Deemter equation in gas…
High-performance capillary electrophoresis
14 High-performance capillary electrophoresis Keypoints Introduction Electrophoresis EOF Migration in CE Instrumentation Control of separation Migration time Dispersion Applications of CE in pharmaceutical analysis Separation of atenolol and related impurities…
Control of the quality of analytical methods
1 Control of the quality of analytical methods Introduction Control of errors in analysis Accuracy and precision Validation of analytical procedures The analytical procedure Levels of precision Repeatability Intermediate precision…
Atomic spectrophotometry
6 Atomic spectrophotometry Atomic emission spectrophotometry Keypoints Introduction Instrumentation Examples of quantitation by AES Assay of sodium and potassium ions in an i.v. infusion Interferences in AES analysis Ionisation Viscosity…
Thin-layer chromatography
13 Thin-layer chromatography Keypoints Introduction Instrumentation TLC chromatogram Stationary phases Elutropic series and mobile phases Modification of TLC adsorbant Treatment of silica gel with KOH Silanised silica gel Keiselguhr as…
Extraction methods in pharmaceutical analysis
15 Extraction methods in pharmaceutical analysis Keypoints Introduction Commonly used excipients in formulations Tablets and capsules Suspensions and solutions Creams and ointments Solvent extraction methods Extraction of organic bases and…
Molecular emission spectroscopy
7 Molecular emission spectroscopy Fluorescence spectrophotometry Keypoints Introduction Instrumentation Molecules which exhibit fluorescence Factors interfering with fluorescence intensity Applications of fluorescence spectrophotometry in pharmaceutical analysis Determination of ethinylestradiol in tablets…
Symptoms Related to the Ears, Nose, and Throat
Symptoms Related to the Ears, Nose, and Throat LEARNING OBJECTIVES 1. Accurately identify the most likely etiology when patients present with a runny nose, sore throat, or earache, through history,…
Common Skin Disorders
Common Skin Disorders LEARNING OBJECTIVES 1. Accurately identify the most likely etiology when patients present with a skin rash or other dermatological condition, through history, diagnostic tests, and patient findings…
Dysuria and Vaginal Discharge
Dysuria and Vaginal Discharge LEARNING OBJECTIVES 1. Accurately identify the most likely etiology when patients present with a chief complaint of dysuria or vaginal discharge, through history, diagnostic tests, and…
