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?

    <p>White petrolatum</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>The vehicle used to deliver the active ingredient</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Veterinary medications</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a primary purpose of topical preparations?

    <p>To protect skin from external factors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an advantage of topical preparations?

    <p>Non-invasive route of administration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a disadvantage of compounded topical formulations?

    <p>Some patients may develop contact dermatitis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of emollients in topical preparations?

    <p>To soften and hydrate the skin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between ointments and creams?

    <p>Ointments are water-in-oil emulsions, while creams are oil-in-water emulsions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why may topical preparations be preferred over oral formulations?

    <p>To reduce the risk of gastrointestinal side effects</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>The direction of the emulsion, with oil or water as the external phase</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To suspend the active ingredient in the vehicle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary difference between ointments and creams?

    <p>The ratio of oil to water</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To provide a medium for the active ingredient</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>14 days</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To prevent the growth of microorganisms</p> Signup and view all the answers

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