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What is the primary advantage of enteric-coated tablets?
What is the primary advantage of enteric-coated tablets?
- To enable the medication to be administered through injection
- To allow medication to dissolve at a faster rate
- To protect drugs from gastric acid and prevent gastric irritation (correct)
- To provide immediate release and short action
What type of tablets are designed to dissolve at a slower rate?
What type of tablets are designed to dissolve at a slower rate?
- Capsules
- Sustained release tablets (correct)
- Suppositories
- Enteric-coated tablets
What is the primary function of a suppository?
What is the primary function of a suppository?
- To deliver medication through injection
- To deliver medication by insertion into a body orifice (correct)
- To deliver medication through topical application
- To deliver medication through oral administration
What is the purpose of a preservative in a gelatin shell of a capsule?
What is the purpose of a preservative in a gelatin shell of a capsule?
Why should suppositories be kept in a refrigerator?
Why should suppositories be kept in a refrigerator?
What is the characteristic of a gelatin shell of a capsule?
What is the characteristic of a gelatin shell of a capsule?
What is the characteristic of an ophthalmic solution?
What is the characteristic of an ophthalmic solution?
What is the purpose of shaking a suspension before use?
What is the purpose of shaking a suspension before use?
What type of dosage form is a concentrated aqueous solution of sugar?
What type of dosage form is a concentrated aqueous solution of sugar?
What is the typical solvent used in a tincture?
What is the typical solvent used in a tincture?
What is the characteristic of an ampoule?
What is the characteristic of an ampoule?
What is the main advantage of inhalational dosage forms compared to other administration routes?
What is the main advantage of inhalational dosage forms compared to other administration routes?
What is the purpose of an emulsifying agent in an emulsion?
What is the purpose of an emulsifying agent in an emulsion?
What is the primary disadvantage of inhalational dosage forms?
What is the primary disadvantage of inhalational dosage forms?
What is the purpose of ointments in topical dosage forms?
What is the purpose of ointments in topical dosage forms?
What is the primary advantage of mucosal administration of drugs?
What is the primary advantage of mucosal administration of drugs?
What is the main difference between suppositories and pessaries?
What is the main difference between suppositories and pessaries?
What is the primary disadvantage of using inhalers?
What is the primary disadvantage of using inhalers?
What percentage of water is typically present in a cream?
What percentage of water is typically present in a cream?
Why are creams better suited for oozing or 'wet' skin conditions?
Why are creams better suited for oozing or 'wet' skin conditions?
What is the main difference between ointments and creams in terms of oil and water content?
What is the main difference between ointments and creams in terms of oil and water content?
What is the characteristic of ophthalmic ointments?
What is the characteristic of ophthalmic ointments?
How should lotions and liniments be used?
How should lotions and liniments be used?
What is the purpose of liniments?
What is the purpose of liniments?
What is the primary difference between lotion and liniment?
What is the primary difference between lotion and liniment?
What type of tablet is designed to release the active ingredient slowly over a period of time?
What type of tablet is designed to release the active ingredient slowly over a period of time?
Which of the following dosage forms typically require shaking before use?
Which of the following dosage forms typically require shaking before use?
What is the primary function of an enteric coated tablet?
What is the primary function of an enteric coated tablet?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a lotion?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a lotion?
What is the primary difference between a lotion and a cream?
What is the primary difference between a lotion and a cream?