Pharmaceutical Compounding Quiz

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What is the primary focus of the Compounding Resources Drake course?

  • Veterinary compounding
  • Fundamentals of compounding
  • Introductory compounding bootcamp (correct)
  • Pharmaceutical calculations

Which organization provides guidance on compounding practices in the United States?

  • National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA)
  • American Pharmacist Association (APhA)
  • American College of Apothecaries (ACA)
  • United States Pharmacopeia (USP) (correct)

What is the title of the textbook used in the laboratory course?

  • Compounding for Pharmacy Students
  • Pharmaceutical Compounding for Beginners
  • The Art, Science, and Technology of Pharmaceutical Compounding (correct)
  • Advanced Compounding Techniques

What is the percentage of Triamcinolone in the ointment?

<p>0.1% (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the ratio strength of Sodium bicarbonate?

<p>1:11.9 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the weight of Triamcinolone powder to be weighed?

<p>0.06 g (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the volume of Sodium bicarbonate in 100 mL of the product?

<p>8.4 g (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the next step after drawing up propylene glycol in the preparation of Triamcinolone ointment?

<p>Placing a couple drops of propylene glycol on the powder (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of geometric dilution in the preparation of Triamcinolone ointment?

<p>To incorporate the base with the paste (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of emollients in topical preparations?

<p>Provide skin with hydration and soften skin surface (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an advantage of using topical preparations over oral medications?

<p>Avoids first-pass effect and allows for extended therapy (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential disadvantage of using topical preparations?

<p>Some patients may develop contact dermatitis (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of protective preparations in topical formulations?

<p>To protect skin from external factors such as moisture, air, sun, and chemicals (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why are topical preparations helpful when other routes of administration are not available?

<p>Because they are non-invasive and avoid the GI tract (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an important counseling point for patients using compounded topical formulations?

<p>To apply the formulation to the affected area only (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common limitation of using compounded topical formulations?

<p>Ability to deliver limited amounts of active ingredients (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of emollients in topical preparations?

<p>To provide hydration and soften the skin surface (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common advantage of using topical preparations over oral medications?

<p>Avoids the GI tract (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of protective preparations in topical formulations?

<p>To protect the skin from external factors (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential disadvantage of using compounded ointments?

<p>Some patients develop contact dermatitis (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common application of compounded topical formulations?

<p>Both local and systemic effects (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between oil-in-water (o/w) and water-in-oil (w/o) emulsions?

<p>The direction of the dispersion of one liquid phase in another (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a common example of a suspending vehicle in a cream formulation?

<p>Methylcellulose (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of a base vehicle in a compounded ointment formulation?

<p>To provide a lubricating function (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum Beyond Use Date (BUD) for non-preserved aqueous dosage forms?

<p>14 days (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a common example of an active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) in a compounded ointment?

<p>Triamcinolone (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of a preservative in a compounded cream formulation?

<p>To prevent the growth of microorganisms (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of a wetting agent in a pharmaceutical compounding formulation?

<p>To facilitate uniform mixing of the active ingredient into the base (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of an ointment formulation?

<p>It has a semi-solid consistency (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between a cream and an ointment?

<p>The vehicle used to deliver the active ingredient (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the base in a compounded formulation?

<p>To facilitate the incorporation of the active ingredient (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a dermatological condition that may be treated with a compounded ointment or cream?

<p>Psoriasis (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common use of compounded ointments and creams in veterinary medicine?

<p>Topical pain management (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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