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Which type of drug container is designed for single use only?
Which type of drug container is designed for single use only?
What is the primary purpose of a rubber stopper on a vial?
What is the primary purpose of a rubber stopper on a vial?
Which of the following is NOT a type of infusion bottle commonly used for intravenous administration?
Which of the following is NOT a type of infusion bottle commonly used for intravenous administration?
Which of the following drug delivery systems is used to administer insulin to diabetic patients?
Which of the following drug delivery systems is used to administer insulin to diabetic patients?
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What gas is commonly referred to as "laughing gas" and used as an anesthetic?
What gas is commonly referred to as "laughing gas" and used as an anesthetic?
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Which dosage form is specifically designed to dissolve slowly over an extended period, typically 12 or 24 hours?
Which dosage form is specifically designed to dissolve slowly over an extended period, typically 12 or 24 hours?
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What is the primary difference between a cream and an ointment?
What is the primary difference between a cream and an ointment?
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What is the primary function of an enteric-coated tablet?
What is the primary function of an enteric-coated tablet?
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Which dosage form is a medicated candy that slowly dissolves in the mouth?
Which dosage form is a medicated candy that slowly dissolves in the mouth?
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What is the defining characteristic of a suspension?
What is the defining characteristic of a suspension?
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What is the main purpose of a transdermal patch?
What is the main purpose of a transdermal patch?
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Which statement best describes the difference between a hard capsule and a soft capsule?
Which statement best describes the difference between a hard capsule and a soft capsule?
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Which of the following is an example of a solid dosage form commonly used for local application in body cavities?
Which of the following is an example of a solid dosage form commonly used for local application in body cavities?
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Flashcards
Ampule
Ampule
A single-dose glass container for medication.
Vial
Vial
A multi-dose glass bottle with a rubber stopper.
Infusion Bottles
Infusion Bottles
Containers that hold solutions for IV administration.
Ocusert
Ocusert
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Progestasert
Progestasert
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Tablet
Tablet
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Scored Tablet
Scored Tablet
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Enteric Coated Tablet
Enteric Coated Tablet
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Lozenge
Lozenge
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Capsule
Capsule
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Ointment
Ointment
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Suspension
Suspension
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Syrup
Syrup
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Study Notes
Solid Dosage Forms
- Tablet: A compressed powder containing an active drug and inert ingredients. Types include uncoated, film-coated, sugar-coated, enteric-coated, and sustained-release.
- Scored tablet: Has an indented line for easy division into halves or smaller doses.
- Effervescent tablet: Dissolves in water before swallowing, often producing a fizzing effect.
Other Solid Dosage Forms
- Enteric-coated tablet: Designed not to dissolve in the stomach but in the alkaline environment of the small intestine.
- Slow-release tablet: Dissolves slowly over 12 to 24 hours, requiring fewer doses.
- Lozenges: Medicated sugar candies; dissolve slowly in the mouth.
- Troche: Disintegrates into a medicated paste in the mouth.
- Scored tablets: Can be easily divided into equal doses; the number of score marks determines this.
- Pessary: An oval tablet for vaginal use.
- Suppository: An oval tablet for rectal use.
Capsules
- Capsule: Made of gelatin derived from collagen in animal skin and bones.
- Hard capsules: Contain dry powders.
- Soft capsules: Contain oily preparations (e.g., vitamins A & D).
- Spansule/time-release capsule/sustained-release capsule: Specific capsule types for extended drug release.
- Hard-shell capsules: Contain the drug in a granular form.
Semi-Solid Dosage Forms
- Powders: Solid substances reduced to a fine state; used for local and systemic (oral) applications.
- Ointment: A semisolid emulsion of oil and water. Often greasy and difficult to wash off.
- Cream: A semisolid emulsion of oil and water. Water-soluble and easy to remove.
Transdermal Patches
- Transdermal patch: Releases drugs slowly over a prolonged period; used for chronic conditions including angina, motion sickness, hormone replacement, and nicotine cessation.
Liquid Dosage Forms
- Mixture: Solid in liquid or liquid in liquid.
- Solution: Ingredients are dissolved.
- Suspension: Solute particles are not fully dissolved, and settle; must be shaken before use.
- Emulsion: Oil and water (not mixed), must be shaken before use
- Syrup: 66% sugar in water; used as a vehicle for cough mixtures.
Lotions
- Lotion: A suspension of a drug in a water base; absorbed into skin for local effect (e.g., Calamine lotion).
Enemas
- Enemas: Evacuant (emptying) or retention enemas.
Injections
- Ampule: A single-dose glass container; drug solution is withdrawn after breaking the ampule, and unused portions are discarded due to the lack of preservatives.
- Vial: A small glass bottle with a rubber stopper; contains multiple doses. The stopper is cleaned with alcohol before each dose is withdrawn. Some vials require reconstitution before use.
Infusion Bottles
- Intravenous (IV) solutions: 5% dextrose, normal saline, Ringer's lactate, and dextrose + normal saline solutions. These are administered via intravenous infusion.
Gaseous (Inhaled) Dosage Forms
- Aerosol (Inhaler) & nebulizer: Inhalation delivery.
- Gases: Oxygen (white cylinder), Nitrous oxide (laughing gas – blue cylinder), Isoflurane, sevoflurane.
- Volatile Liquids (GA): Halothane (converted to gas for anesthesia).
Special Drug Delivery Systems
- Ocusert: Kept under the lower eyelid for glaucoma treatment.
- Intrauterine contraceptive device (IUD): (e.g., Progestasert): Intrauterine device for contraception
- Computerized miniature pumps: For insulin infusion in diabetic patients.
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Test your knowledge of pharmaceutical drug delivery systems and containers with this quiz. You'll explore the types of drug containers, purposes of stoppers, and common anesthetics. Perfect for students in pharmacy and medical fields.
