10 Questions
What types of incompatibilities can occur when the prescriber knowingly prescribes incompatible drugs?
Intentional incompatibilities
What is the reason for replacing half of the simple syrup with alcohol in the given example?
Insolubility of Terpin hydrate in water
What is the result of combining two or more substances when physical changes take place and an unacceptable product is formed?
Precipitation
What is the reason for replacing water with alcohol in the given example?
Insolubility of Mercuric iodide and Thymol in water
What type of physical unintentional incompatibility occurs when Mercuric iodide is insoluble in water?
Precipitation
What type of incompatibility occurs when the prescriber knowingly prescribes incompatible drugs?
Intentional incompatibility
In the given example, what is the reason for replacing half of the simple syrup with alcohol?
To increase solubility of Terpin hydrate
What occurs when two or more substances are combined together and physical changes take place to form an unacceptable product?
Precipitation
What type of physical unintentional incompatibility occurs when Mercuric iodide is insoluble in water?
Insolubility
What is the result of combining tincture myrrh with water?
Precipitate which is used as a gargle
Test your knowledge on physical, chemical, and therapeutic incompatibilities in drug compounding and administration. Learn about intentional and unintentional incompatibilities and the challenges they pose in clinical practice.
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