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What property of gels allows them to behave like solids despite being mostly liquid?
What property of gels allows them to behave like solids despite being mostly liquid?
- Their semi-solid, jelly-like consistency
- Their high water content
- The absence of any crosslinks
- The presence of a three-dimensional crosslinked network (correct)
Which type of gel is composed of a liquid organic phase entrapped in a three-dimensionally cross-linked network?
Which type of gel is composed of a liquid organic phase entrapped in a three-dimensionally cross-linked network?
- Organogel (correct)
- Hydrogel
- Ointment
- Cream
Which type of topical formulation is best for covering large areas of the skin or to avoid the greasiness associated with an ointment?
Which type of topical formulation is best for covering large areas of the skin or to avoid the greasiness associated with an ointment?
- Gel
- Ointment
- Cream (correct)
- Paste
Which type of topical formulation is best for treating dry skin conditions, such as psoriasis?
Which type of topical formulation is best for treating dry skin conditions, such as psoriasis?
What is the dispersion medium in hydrogels?
What is the dispersion medium in hydrogels?
Which type of topical formulation is considered the best moisturizer?
Which type of topical formulation is considered the best moisturizer?
What is the most common purpose of creams when applied to the skin or mucous membranes?
What is the most common purpose of creams when applied to the skin or mucous membranes?
What is the typical composition of an ointment?
What is the typical composition of an ointment?
Which of the following is a key characteristic of properly designed oil-in-water (O/W) creams?
Which of the following is a key characteristic of properly designed oil-in-water (O/W) creams?
Which of the following is a type of water-in-oil (W/O) cream?
Which of the following is a type of water-in-oil (W/O) cream?
Which of the following is a key requirement for the packaging of ointments?
Which of the following is a key requirement for the packaging of ointments?
What is the purpose of the Minimum Fill Test for ointments?
What is the purpose of the Minimum Fill Test for ointments?
Which of the following statements about hydrophilic bases is correct?
Which of the following statements about hydrophilic bases is correct?
Which semisolid preparation contains the highest proportion of solid components?
Which semisolid preparation contains the highest proportion of solid components?
Which of the following semisolid preparations is an emulsion system with a creamy white appearance and good spreadability over the skin?
Which of the following semisolid preparations is an emulsion system with a creamy white appearance and good spreadability over the skin?
Which type of base is white petrolatum classified as?
Which type of base is white petrolatum classified as?
Which of the following methods can be used to enhance percutaneous absorption of drugs from semisolid preparations?
Which of the following methods can be used to enhance percutaneous absorption of drugs from semisolid preparations?
Which of the following factors should be considered when formulating semisolid preparations for percutaneous absorption?
Which of the following factors should be considered when formulating semisolid preparations for percutaneous absorption?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of oleaginous/hydrocarbon ointment bases?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of oleaginous/hydrocarbon ointment bases?
What is the primary purpose of using ointment bases?
What is the primary purpose of using ointment bases?
Which of the following statements about petrolatum, USP is correct?
Which of the following statements about petrolatum, USP is correct?
Which of the following is NOT a classification of ointment bases?
Which of the following is NOT a classification of ointment bases?
What is the primary function of non-medicated ointments?
What is the primary function of non-medicated ointments?
Which of the following statements about medicated ointments is NOT correct?
Which of the following statements about medicated ointments is NOT correct?
Which of the following is the primary purpose of using a levigating agent when incorporating insoluble substances into an ointment base?
Which of the following is the primary purpose of using a levigating agent when incorporating insoluble substances into an ointment base?
What is the recommended technique for incorporating insoluble substances into an ointment base?
What is the recommended technique for incorporating insoluble substances into an ointment base?
Which of the following is the primary purpose of melting the oil and water phases separately when preparing an emulsion-based ointment?
Which of the following is the primary purpose of melting the oil and water phases separately when preparing an emulsion-based ointment?
Which type of ointment base is most suitable for incorporating insoluble substances?
Which type of ointment base is most suitable for incorporating insoluble substances?
What is the primary purpose of using a spatula with a long, broad blade when incorporating ingredients into an ointment base?
What is the primary purpose of using a spatula with a long, broad blade when incorporating ingredients into an ointment base?
