Pharmaceutical Compounding Quiz
33 Questions
1 Views

Choose a study mode

Play Quiz
Study Flashcards
Spaced Repetition
Chat to lesson

Podcast

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson

Questions and Answers

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%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the ratio strength of Sodium bicarbonate?

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

    What is the weight of Triamcinolone powder to be weighed?

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

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

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

    What is a potential disadvantage of using topical preparations?

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

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

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

    What is a potential disadvantage of using compounded ointments?

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

    What is a common application of compounded topical formulations?

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

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

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

    What is a characteristic of an ointment formulation?

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

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

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

    More Like This

    Use Quizgecko on...
    Browser
    Open
    Browser
    Browser