10 Questions
Which type of drug preparation is suitable for administration by inhalation through the nose or mouth?
Aerosols
What is the main purpose of using a rate-controlling membrane in most skin patches?
To regulate drug diffusion
Which drug preparation is most suitable for drugs with sufficient lipid solubility to enable skin penetration?
Skin patches
Why are aerosols particularly useful for treating respiratory disorders?
They deliver drugs directly to the site of action
Which type of drug preparation is intended for topical application of a drug to the skin or mucous membranes?
Ointments
What is the main advantage of using a transdermal skin patch for drug delivery?
Precise dosage delivery
In which drug preparation form is the drug slowly released from the patch for absorption through the skin into the circulation?
Skin patches
Which factor is critical in determining the suitability of skin patches for drug delivery?
Drug potency
What is the primary method of drug administration for ophthalmic solutions and suspensions?
Administered with an eyedropper into the conjunctival sac
Which type of aerosol device is designed to deliver a precise dosage each time it is activated by the patient?
Pressurized gas devices
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