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What is the primary purpose of a suppository?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a solution as a dosage form?
What is the primary purpose of a pessary?
Which of the following is a type of solution dosage form?
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What is the primary purpose of a nasal solution?
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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a liquid dosage form?
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Which solid dosage form is commonly used due to the economy of preparation and convenience in packaging and dispensing?
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What is one advantage of capsules as a solid dosage form?
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Which type of powder intended for internal use is usually packaged in individual doses wrapped in paper or sealed sachets?
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What is a characteristic of creams that distinguishes aqueous creams?
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Which type of semi-solid preparation is specifically mentioned for application to the rectum or nasal mucosa?
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What advantage do tablets offer patients besides portability and accuracy of dosage?
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Which administration route is suitable for irritant drugs like non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs?
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What is a disadvantage of rectal administration?
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Which administration route allows for sustained drug effects and slow absorption, such as insulin in diabetes?
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Which type of administration is not recommended for very irritant drugs or in cases of diarrhea?
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In which type of administration is the drug directly introduced into the bloodstream?
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What is a major advantage of intravenous injection over other routes of administration?
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