Formulation Components of Syrups Quiz

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Why are sorbitol and mannitol less sweet than sucrose?

They have a lower sweetness intensity per unit weight (correct)

They are more expensive to produce than sucrose

They have a lower molecular weight than sucrose

They are less soluble in water than sucrose

Why must pharmacists be aware of their patients' conditions when choosing products containing aspartame?

Aspartame is not approved for use in certain countries

Aspartame is a known carcinogen

Aspartame can interact with certain medications

Patients with phenylketonuria must limit their intake of aspartame (correct)

What is the purpose of using a coloring agent in a syrup formulation?

To increase the viscosity of the syrup

To improve the stability of the syrup

To enhance the taste of the syrup

To enhance the visual appeal of the syrup (correct)

What is a characteristic of a suitable colorant for a syrup formulation?

It must be color-stable under a wide range of pH and light conditions Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of a sweetener in a liquid dosage form?

To impart sweetness to the formulation Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using a flavoring agent in a liquid dosage form?

To mask the taste of the active ingredient Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of adding flavorants to syrups?

To make the syrup more pleasant tasting Signup and view all the answers

Why is a small amount of alcohol sometimes added to syrups?

To help dissolve poorly water-soluble flavorants Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of adding sweeteners to liquid dosage forms?

To mask the taste of the drug Signup and view all the answers

What potential problem can arise from the administration of hyperosmotic solutions to certain patient populations?

Diarrhea or gastrointestinal upset Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of using sucrose as a sweetening agent in oral liquids?

To mask the taste of the drug Signup and view all the answers

What is the key point emphasized about the use of sucrose in oral liquid formulations?

Sucrose can contribute to the osmotic load of the product Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason that elixirs with high alcoholic content use artificial sweeteners like saccharin instead of sucrose?

Sucrose is only slightly soluble in alcohol and requires larger quantities for equivalent sweetness Signup and view all the answers

How should elixirs be stored according to the information provided?

In airtight, light-resistant containers and protected from excessive heat Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended order for mixing the alcoholic and aqueous components when preparing an elixir?

The aqueous solution should be added to the alcoholic solution Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of allowing an elixir to stand for a prescribed number of hours after preparation?

To ensure saturation of the hydroalcoholic solvent and permit oil globules to coalesce for easier filtration Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason that an elixir may become cloudy after preparation?

Separation of some of the flavoring oils due to the reduced alcoholic concentration Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not a typical step in the preparation of an elixir?

Heating the mixture to increase solubility of the ingredients Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary use of salicylic acid as described in the text?

To remove corns and warts Signup and view all the answers

How should salicylic acid be applied according to the text?

Apply one drop at a time and allow to dry before the next drop Signup and view all the answers

What precaution is recommended when applying salicylic acid?

Line the adjacent healthy skin with white petrolatum before application Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended way to administer liquid dosage forms?

Administer with a glassful of water Signup and view all the answers

What factor should a pharmacist consider when selecting liquid products?

The patient's history and concurrent medicines Signup and view all the answers

How is aluminum acetate topical solution typically applied?

Diluted with 10 to 40 parts of water and applied as an astringent wash or wet dressing Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary use of aluminum subacetate topical solution?

As an astringent wash and wet dressing Signup and view all the answers

What is the ratio of aluminum oxide to acetic acid in aluminum subacetate topical solution?

1:2.35 Signup and view all the answers

How does the solubility of calcium hydroxide in water change with temperature?

It is less soluble in hot water than in cold water Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended amount of excess calcium hydroxide to ensure saturation in the preparation of calcium hydroxide topical solution?

300 mg per 100 mL of solution Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum concentration of calcium hydroxide required in calcium hydroxide topical solution?

140 mg per 100 mL Signup and view all the answers

How long should the solution be agitated during the preparation of calcium hydroxide topical solution?

1 hour Signup and view all the answers