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What is the alcoholic concentration of spirits generally like?
What is the alcoholic concentration of spirits generally like?
- Below 20%
- Around 50%
- Usually over 60% (correct)
- Over 30%
How do volatile substances in spirits react when mixed with water?
How do volatile substances in spirits react when mixed with water?
- They become less volatile
- They generally separate and form a milky preparation (correct)
- They dissolve completely
- They form a clear solution
For what purposes can spirits be used medicinally?
For what purposes can spirits be used medicinally?
- As disinfectants
- As flavoring agents and for therapeutic value (correct)
- As food additives
- As cleaning agents
How are spirits generally taken orally to reduce bitterness?
How are spirits generally taken orally to reduce bitterness?
What are nonaqueous solutions intended for when applied on the skin?
What are nonaqueous solutions intended for when applied on the skin?
What are the most recently official spirits in the USP–NF?
What are the most recently official spirits in the USP–NF?
What type of liniment is preferred when massage is desired?
What type of liniment is preferred when massage is desired?
Why are oleaginous liniments less irritating to the skin than alcoholic liniments?
Why are oleaginous liniments less irritating to the skin than alcoholic liniments?
When should liniments not be applied to skin areas?
When should liniments not be applied to skin areas?
What should be indicated on the label of all liniments?
What should be indicated on the label of all liniments?
What are collodions composed of?
What are collodions composed of?
What is pyroxylin chiefly composed of?
What is pyroxylin chiefly composed of?
What is the primary reason for the high alcoholic concentration of spirits?
What is the primary reason for the high alcoholic concentration of spirits?
Which method is NOT used for the preparation of spirits?
Which method is NOT used for the preparation of spirits?
What is the purpose of adding water when taking spirits orally?
What is the purpose of adding water when taking spirits orally?
Which of the following is a nonaqueous solution intended to be rubbed on the skin?
Which of the following is a nonaqueous solution intended to be rubbed on the skin?
Which volatile substance is associated with peppermint spirit?
Which volatile substance is associated with peppermint spirit?
What are liniments primarily intended for?
What are liniments primarily intended for?
Why are oleaginous liniments less irritating to the skin than alcoholic liniments?
Why are oleaginous liniments less irritating to the skin than alcoholic liniments?
What type of solvent may be used for oleaginous liniments?
What type of solvent may be used for oleaginous liniments?
What must liniments containing insoluble matter have indicated on their label?
What must liniments containing insoluble matter have indicated on their label?
What is pyroxylin chiefly composed of?
What is pyroxylin chiefly composed of?
What is pyroxylin's solubility in a mixture of 3 volumes of ether and 1 volume of alcohol?
What is pyroxylin's solubility in a mixture of 3 volumes of ether and 1 volume of alcohol?
How should collodions be stored due to their flammability?
How should collodions be stored due to their flammability?
What is the appearance of pyroxylin when dry?
What is the appearance of pyroxylin when dry?
What is the purpose of adding medicinal substances to collodions?
What is the purpose of adding medicinal substances to collodions?
What is the main reason for applying collodions externally?
What is the main reason for applying collodions externally?
What should be done before applying liniments that are emulsions or contain insoluble matter?
What should be done before applying liniments that are emulsions or contain insoluble matter?
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