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What are pessaries commonly used for?
What are pessaries commonly used for?
- Treatment of eye infections
- Treatment of infection, vaginal atrophy, and for contraceptive purposes (correct)
- Treatment of skin infections
- Treatment of respiratory infections
How are pessaries formulated?
How are pessaries formulated?
- Using oil-based substances
- Using alcohol-based substances
- Using water as the base
- Using glycerol-gelatin or PEG bases (correct)
Why may the pH of pessaries be buffered to pH 4.5?
Why may the pH of pessaries be buffered to pH 4.5?
- To prevent drug absorption
- To enhance drug absorption (correct)
- To make them taste better
- To make them more visible
Which type of applicator is generally required for the administration of pessaries?
Which type of applicator is generally required for the administration of pessaries?
In what situations might pessaries be used to achieve systemic absorption of therapeutic agents?
In what situations might pessaries be used to achieve systemic absorption of therapeutic agents?
What is one benefit of using suppositories like misoprostol for inducing labor?
What is one benefit of using suppositories like misoprostol for inducing labor?
Why do medications taken via suppository often reach peak blood concentration more quickly than oral dosage forms?
Why do medications taken via suppository often reach peak blood concentration more quickly than oral dosage forms?
What precautions should be taken when handling suppositories to avoid complications?
What precautions should be taken when handling suppositories to avoid complications?
Why is local application of suppositories beneficial in terms of duration of action?
Why is local application of suppositories beneficial in terms of duration of action?
What potential side effect might some patients experience during the insertion of suppositories?
What potential side effect might some patients experience during the insertion of suppositories?
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