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alveolar sacs (alveoli) = the small sacs of specialized tissue that transfer oxygen out of inspired air into the blood and carbon dioxide out of the blood and into the air for exhalation aqueous = water based biocompatible = not irritating; does not promote infection or abscess buccal = pouch between the teeth and cheek in the mouth
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buffer system = ingredients in a formulation designed to control the pH colloids = particles up to a hundred times smaller than those in suspensions that are, however, also suspended in a solution conjuctiva = the eyelid lining contraceptive = device or formulation designed to prevent pregnancy
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depot = the area in the muscle where the formulation is injected during an intramuscular injection diluent = solvent that dissolves a freeze dried powder or diluents a solution disintegration = the breaking apart of a tablet into smaller pieces dissolution = when the smaller pieces of a disintegrated tablet dissolve in solution
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Wheal is a raised, blister-like area on the skin caused by intradermal injection
Wheal is a raised, blister-like area on the skin caused by intradermal injection
A parenteral route of administration means that the route of administration is
A parenteral route of administration means that the route of administration is
A dissolution step would not be necessary for drug absorption from a/an
A dissolution step would not be necessary for drug absorption from a/an
Modified release tablets might be called
Modified release tablets might be called
Nonaqueous solutions often contain glycerin, alcohol, and
Nonaqueous solutions often contain glycerin, alcohol, and
An oral liquid formulation in which one non-miscible liquid is dispersed throughout another in the form of small droplets is called
An oral liquid formulation in which one non-miscible liquid is dispersed throughout another in the form of small droplets is called
A gel is characterized by
A gel is characterized by
Which will not be caused by particulate material in an intravenous injection?
Which will not be caused by particulate material in an intravenous injection?
A raised, blister-like area on the skin caused from an intradermal injection is called a
A raised, blister-like area on the skin caused from an intradermal injection is called a
The average tear volume in the eye in 10 microliter. The average drop size from an eye dropper is ______ microliter.
The average tear volume in the eye in 10 microliter. The average drop size from an eye dropper is ______ microliter.
Do not use an ophthalmic solution if it
Do not use an ophthalmic solution if it
What percent of the administered ophthalmic solution is delivered to the eye?
What percent of the administered ophthalmic solution is delivered to the eye?
When administering a nasal spray
When administering a nasal spray
The role of an inhalation spacer is to
The role of an inhalation spacer is to
Dermal formulations can deliver about _____ mg/hr of active drug
Dermal formulations can deliver about _____ mg/hr of active drug
The primary reason to use a vaginal applicator is to
The primary reason to use a vaginal applicator is to
Which is not a true statement about vaginal administrations and or formulation?
Which is not a true statement about vaginal administrations and or formulation?
Which statement is false?
Which statement is false?
Which of the following absorption rate rankings (from fastest to slowest) is correct when considering IM administration?
Which of the following absorption rate rankings (from fastest to slowest) is correct when considering IM administration?
When administering ophthalmic drops, why is instilling two drops at a time not recommended?
When administering ophthalmic drops, why is instilling two drops at a time not recommended?
Which statement is not a reason to use parenteral routes of administration
Which statement is not a reason to use parenteral routes of administration
In subcutaneous administration
In subcutaneous administration
Tablets generally contain ingredients in addition to the active drug. Which statement is not true?
Tablets generally contain ingredients in addition to the active drug. Which statement is not true?
What is a major disadvantage of using a solution or tincture for dermal applications?
What is a major disadvantage of using a solution or tincture for dermal applications?
Which statement is not true about intranasal and inhalation administration?
Which statement is not true about intranasal and inhalation administration?
Some routes of administration are selected because the active drug will provide a localized effect. But often, a systemic effect is also seen. How can this happen?
Some routes of administration are selected because the active drug will provide a localized effect. But often, a systemic effect is also seen. How can this happen?
You have received a prescription for a sublingual tablet for risperadol, but you only have the immediate-release tablets of the same strength in the stock. You are questioning whether you can substitute the immediate release for the SL tablet. Which statement is false?
You have received a prescription for a sublingual tablet for risperadol, but you only have the immediate-release tablets of the same strength in the stock. You are questioning whether you can substitute the immediate release for the SL tablet. Which statement is false?
What route of administration will give the highest blood concentration in the shortest time?
What route of administration will give the highest blood concentration in the shortest time?
Buccal administration is a parenteral route of administration
Buccal administration is a parenteral route of administration
Oral administration is the most frequently used route of administration
Oral administration is the most frequently used route of administration
With oral formulations, drugs administered by solid dosage forms generally reach the systemic circulation faster than liquid dosage forms
With oral formulations, drugs administered by solid dosage forms generally reach the systemic circulation faster than liquid dosage forms
The stomach has a pH of around 1 or 2
The stomach has a pH of around 1 or 2
In an emulsion, if the oleaginous component is present as droplets, the emulsions is called water-in-oil
In an emulsion, if the oleaginous component is present as droplets, the emulsions is called water-in-oil
Phlebitis can be a complication of intravenous adminsitration
Phlebitis can be a complication of intravenous adminsitration
the needle length for subcutaneous injection is generally 3/8 to 1 inch
the needle length for subcutaneous injection is generally 3/8 to 1 inch
It takes about 20 seconds for an intravenously administered drug to circulate throughout the body
It takes about 20 seconds for an intravenously administered drug to circulate throughout the body
Toxic shock syndrome is a disease caused by a bacterial infection
Toxic shock syndrome is a disease caused by a bacterial infection
_____ tablets are placed un the tongue
_____ tablets are placed un the tongue
The pH of the stomach is around
The pH of the stomach is around
_______ injections are administered directly into veins
_______ injections are administered directly into veins
Inflammation of a vein us also known as ______ and can be a complication associated with intravenous administration
Inflammation of a vein us also known as ______ and can be a complication associated with intravenous administration
The gradual intravenous injection of a volume of fluid into a patient is called
The gradual intravenous injection of a volume of fluid into a patient is called
The most common kind of oral solution
The most common kind of oral solution
______ contain (s) the active drug in a small powder paper or foil envelope
______ contain (s) the active drug in a small powder paper or foil envelope
Most frequently used as flavoring agents
Most frequently used as flavoring agents
A device that goes between an aerosol's mouthpiece and the patient's mouth is a/an
A device that goes between an aerosol's mouthpiece and the patient's mouth is a/an
_________ absorption is the absorption of drugs through the skin, often for systemic effect
_________ absorption is the absorption of drugs through the skin, often for systemic effect
A local effect achieved by rectal administration
A local effect achieved by rectal administration
The most common injection route for insulin is
The most common injection route for insulin is
Devices that have special metering valves to administer drugs by inhalation
Devices that have special metering valves to administer drugs by inhalation
