Dentistry: Drug Dosage Forms and Selection
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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?

  • Capsules
  • Sustained release tablets (correct)
  • Suppositories
  • Enteric-coated tablets
  • 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?

    <p>To prevent fungal growth (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why should suppositories be kept in a refrigerator?

    <p>To keep them from spoilage (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic of a gelatin shell of a capsule?

    <p>It is water-free (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic of an ophthalmic solution?

    <p>It is a sterile and isotonic solution (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of shaking a suspension before use?

    <p>To ensure uniform distribution of the drug (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of dosage form is a concentrated aqueous solution of sugar?

    <p>Syrup (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the typical solvent used in a tincture?

    <p>Ethanol (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic of an ampoule?

    <p>It contains a single dose of a drug (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main advantage of inhalational dosage forms compared to other administration routes?

    <p>Rapid delivery of the drug across the large surface area of the alveolar membrane (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of an emulsifying agent in an emulsion?

    <p>To stabilize the emulsion (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary disadvantage of inhalational dosage forms?

    <p>Irritation of the pulmonary epithelium (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of ointments in topical dosage forms?

    <p>To provide an emollient effect (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary advantage of mucosal administration of drugs?

    <p>Localized delivery of the drug with minimal systemic effects (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between suppositories and pessaries?

    <p>Route of administration (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary disadvantage of using inhalers?

    <p>Difficulty in using the inhaler properly (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of water is typically present in a cream?

    <p>20-50% (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are creams better suited for oozing or 'wet' skin conditions?

    <p>Because they are semisolid emulsions and absorb quickly (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between ointments and creams in terms of oil and water content?

    <p>Ointments have more oil and less water, while creams have more water and less oil (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic of ophthalmic ointments?

    <p>They are sterile and applied to the eye (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How should lotions and liniments be used?

    <p>They should be shaken well before each use (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of liniments?

    <p>To reduce pain or relieve stiffness (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary difference between lotion and liniment?

    <p>Their viscosity and consistency (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of tablet is designed to release the active ingredient slowly over a period of time?

    <p>Sustained released tablet (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following dosage forms typically require shaking before use?

    <p>Gels and suspensions (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of an enteric coated tablet?

    <p>To release the active ingredient in the intestine (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a lotion?

    <p>It is an oral dosage form (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary difference between a lotion and a cream?

    <p>Their viscosity and consistency (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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