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OROS Drug Delivery System Quiz
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OROS Drug Delivery System Quiz

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What is the purpose of the small laser drilled holes in the OROS tablet?

  • To prevent the tablet from disintegrating
  • To facilitate water absorption through the semipermeable membrane
  • To allow the active drug to be pushed into the gastrointestinal tract (correct)
  • To control the drug delivery rates

    • What is a major advantage of osmotic release systems over other controlled-release mechanisms?

  • They are more cost-effective than other drug delivery systems
  • They have a longer shelf life
  • They are significantly less affected by factors such as pH, food intake, and GI motility (correct)
  • They are easier to manufacture

    • Who owns the trademark for OROS?

  • ALZA Corporation (correct)
  • Merck & Co.
  • Pfizer Inc.
  • Johnson & Johnson

    • How does the osmotic pump deliver drugs?

    <p>Using osmotic pressure to push the active drug through the laser drilled opening(s) in the tablet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an inherent advantage of using an osmotic pump to deliver drugs?

    <p>Control over drug delivery rates</p> Signup and view all the answers

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