Compounding Ointments and Creams Quiz

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What is the primary function of a wetting agent in a pharmaceutical formulation?

To facilitate uniform mixing and incorporating the active ingredient into the base (correct)
To provide a pleasant texture to the formulation
To act as a vehicle for the active ingredient
To provide a therapeutic effect

What is the term for the vehicle that holds the active ingredient(s) together and helps to deliver them to the desired location in the body?

Excipient
Active ingredient
Wetting agent
Base (correct)

What is a common use of compounded creams in clinical practice?

Hormone replacement therapy
Topical pain management
Dermatologic preparations
All of the above (correct)

Which of the following is an example of a base used in ointment formulations?

White petrolatum (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between a cream and an ointment?

The vehicle used to deliver the active ingredient (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a common application of compounded ointments in veterinary medicine?

Veterinary medications (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a primary purpose of topical preparations?

To protect skin from external factors (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is an advantage of topical preparations?

Non-invasive route of administration (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a disadvantage of compounded topical formulations?

Some patients may develop contact dermatitis (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of emollients in topical preparations?

To soften and hydrate the skin (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between ointments and creams?

Ointments are water-in-oil emulsions, while creams are oil-in-water emulsions (C) Signup and view all the answers

Why may topical preparations be preferred over oral formulations?

To reduce the risk of gastrointestinal side effects (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between o/w and w/o emulsions?

The direction of the emulsion, with oil or water as the external phase (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of a suspending vehicle in a non-sterile compounded cream formulation?

To suspend the active ingredient in the vehicle (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between ointments and creams?

The ratio of oil to water (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of a base vehicle in a non-sterile compounded ointment formulation?

To provide a medium for the active ingredient (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the general Beyond Use Date (BUD) for non-preserved aqueous dosage forms?

14 days (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of a preservative in a non-sterile compounded formulation?

To prevent the growth of microorganisms (C) Signup and view all the answers