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What dosage form is preferred for oral administration in infants and children younger than 5 years of age?
What dosage form is preferred for oral administration in infants and children younger than 5 years of age?
- Tablets
- Pharmaceutical liquids (correct)
- Skin patches
- Injectable form
Why should tablets and capsules designed for controlled release not be crushed or chewed?
Why should tablets and capsules designed for controlled release not be crushed or chewed?
- To increase their absorption rate
- To make them easier to swallow
- To enhance the flavor
- To prevent interference with their integrity and intended performance (correct)
What type of tablets allow a patient with difficulty in swallowing to actually swallow a liquid?
What type of tablets allow a patient with difficulty in swallowing to actually swallow a liquid?
- Effervescent tablets
- Tablets that need to be crushed
- Chewable tablets (correct)
- Tablets that need to be chewed
What is commonly used in nursing homes to prepare solid dosage forms for administration?
What is commonly used in nursing homes to prepare solid dosage forms for administration?
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Why are distinctive size, shape, and color of solid dosage forms important for patients taking multiple medications daily?
Why are distinctive size, shape, and color of solid dosage forms important for patients taking multiple medications daily?
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