Chronic Inflammation Quiz
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Chronic Inflammation Quiz

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What characterizes chronic inflammation?

  • Infiltration with neutrophils, tissue destruction, and repair
  • Infiltration with macrophages, tissue repair, and fibrosis
  • Infiltration with eosinophils, tissue repair, and angiogenesis
  • Infiltration with mononuclear cells, tissue destruction, and repair (correct)
  • What can lead to the development of chronic inflammation?

  • Resolution of acute inflammation
  • Decrease in acute inflammation
  • Absence of acute inflammation
  • Progression of acute inflammation (correct)
  • Which infections can lead to chronic inflammation?

  • Mycobacterium tuberculosis, Treponema pallidum, and certain viruses and fungi (correct)
  • Salmonella typhi, Shigella flexneri, and Vibrio cholerae
  • Haemophilus influenzae, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, and Chlamydia trachomatis
  • Streptococcus pyogenes, Staphylococcus aureus, and Escherichia coli
  • What is a characteristic feature of chronic inflammation?

    <p>Tissue destruction induced by the products of inflammatory cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of cells are involved in chronic inflammation?

    <p>Macrophages, lymphocytes, and plasma cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Elixirs are usually more viscous than syrups.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Elixirs are better able than aqueous syrups to maintain both water-soluble and alcohol-soluble components in solution.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Nonmedicated elixirs are employed as vehicles.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    All elixirs contain flavorings to increase their palatability.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Other solvents, such as glycerin and propylene glycol, are not frequently employed in elixirs as adjunctive solvents.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Elixirs

    • Elixirs are clear, sweetened hydroalcoholic solutions intended for oral use, flavored to enhance their palatability.
    • Nonmedicated elixirs are used as vehicles, while medicated elixirs are used for the therapeutic effect of the medicinal substances they contain.
    • Compared to syrups, elixirs are usually less sweet and less viscous.

    Characteristics of Elixirs

    • Elixirs are better able to maintain both water-soluble and alcohol-soluble components in solution.
    • Each elixir requires a specific blend of alcohol and water to maintain all components in solution.
    • Solvents like glycerin and propylene glycol are often used as adjunctive solvents in elixirs, in addition to alcohol and water.

    Sweeteners and Flavorings

    • Many elixirs are sweetened with sucrose or sucrose syrup, while some use sorbitol, glycerin, and/or artificial sweeteners.
    • All elixirs contain flavorings to increase their palatability, and most have coloring agents to enhance their appearance.

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    Test your knowledge of chronic inflammation with this quiz. Explore the characteristics and features of chronic inflammation, including infiltration with mononuclear cells and tissue destruction.

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