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Which administration route results in drugs being absorbed much more rapidly than those administered in solid form?
Which administration route results in drugs being absorbed much more rapidly than those administered in solid form?
- Oral administration (correct)
- Intravenous administration
- Topical administration
- Intramuscular administration
What type of preparations are elixirs?
What type of preparations are elixirs?
- Solutions in a sweetened hydroalcoholic vehicle (correct)
- Preparations for intramuscular injection
- Solutions in an oil-based vehicle
- Viscous preparations using a sucrose solution
Why do nearly all suspensions need to be shaken before use?
Why do nearly all suspensions need to be shaken before use?
- To improve the taste of the drug
- Because they tend to settle (correct)
- To ensure consistent drug potency
- To prevent microbial contamination
What type of flavorings are added to the non-aqueous components of liquid pharmaceuticals?
What type of flavorings are added to the non-aqueous components of liquid pharmaceuticals?
What is the purpose of using artificial flavors in liquid pharmaceuticals?
What is the purpose of using artificial flavors in liquid pharmaceuticals?
What is the typical percentage range for using natural flavors in liquid pharmaceuticals?
What is the typical percentage range for using natural flavors in liquid pharmaceuticals?
What is the most important single cause of drug decomposition?
What is the most important single cause of drug decomposition?
What type of medium do bacteria favor for stability?
What type of medium do bacteria favor for stability?
What is the mechanism involved in oxidation?
What is the mechanism involved in oxidation?
What is the most common method for the determination of particle size?
What is the most common method for the determination of particle size?
What physical method is commonly used for sterilization and preservation?
What physical method is commonly used for sterilization and preservation?
What is the primary purpose of adding an antimicrobial preservative to liquid and semisolid preparations?
What is the primary purpose of adding an antimicrobial preservative to liquid and semisolid preparations?
Which substance does oxidation destroy?
Which substance does oxidation destroy?
What is the primary purpose of stability studies in pharmaceuticals?
What is the primary purpose of stability studies in pharmaceuticals?
What is the primary reason for pre-formulation studies in pharmaceuticals?
What is the primary reason for pre-formulation studies in pharmaceuticals?
What is the primary purpose of sweetening agents in pharmaceuticals?
What is the primary purpose of sweetening agents in pharmaceuticals?
