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What is the purpose of using coated tablets and sealed ampules in dosage forms?
What is the purpose of using coated tablets and sealed ampules in dosage forms?
- To mask the bitter, salty, or odor of a drug substance
- To protect the drug from destructive influences of atmospheric oxygen or humidity (correct)
- To protect the drug from the influence of gastric acid
- To provide liquid preparations of drug substances
Which dosage form is specifically designed to provide rate-controlled drug action?
Which dosage form is specifically designed to provide rate-controlled drug action?
- Inhalants
- Ear preparations
- Ointments
- Controlled-release tablets (correct)
What type of dosage form is suitable for topical administration sites?
What type of dosage form is suitable for topical administration sites?
- Suppositories
- Flavored syrups
- Transdermal patches (correct)
- Clear preparations
When would injectable forms of medication be prepared according to the text?
When would injectable forms of medication be prepared according to the text?
Why are capsules, coated tablets, and flavored syrups used in dosage forms according to the text?
Why are capsules, coated tablets, and flavored syrups used in dosage forms according to the text?
What is the preferred dosage form for infants and children younger than 5 years of age?
What is the preferred dosage form for infants and children younger than 5 years of age?
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?
How can elderly patients make swallowing solid dosage forms like tablets or capsules easier according to the text?
How can elderly patients make swallowing solid dosage forms like tablets or capsules easier according to the text?
Which factor contributes to errors in medication intake among the elderly according to the text?
Which factor contributes to errors in medication intake among the elderly according to the text?
How can orodispersible tablets benefit patients with difficulty in swallowing?
How can orodispersible tablets benefit patients with difficulty in swallowing?
