Pharmaceutical Solutions: Introduction and Classification Quiz

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In which states of matter can the solute and solvent be in a solution?

Solid or liquid

Only gaseous

Liquid or gaseous

Solid, liquid, or gaseous (correct)

What is a pharmaceutical solution?

A mixture containing only gaseous solutes and liquid solvents

A mixture containing only solid solutes and liquid solvents

A homogeneous mixture of two or more components (correct)

A heterogeneous mixture of two or more components

What are the two main categories of solvents used in pharmaceutical solutions?

Volatile and non-volatile solvents

Aqueous and non-aqueous solvents (correct)

Aqueous and volatile solvents

Non-aqueous and non-volatile solvents

How are pharmaceutical solutions typically classified?

By the intended route of administration Signup and view all the answers

What is a disadvantage of pharmaceutical solutions mentioned in the text?

Many drugs are inherently unstable in solution Signup and view all the answers

What is the traditional name for sweetened hydroalcoholic solutions?

Elixirs Signup and view all the answers

Why are pharmaceutical solutions advantageous in terms of drug action?

The drug is already dissolved, leading to rapid action Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of ensuring that the drug concentration in a pharmaceutical solution is well below its saturation solubility?

To avoid drug precipitating out of the solvent due to temperature changes Signup and view all the answers

What information must the pharmacist use in formulating a pharmaceutical solution?

The solubility and stability of each solute with regard to the solvent or solvent system Signup and view all the answers

Why is the formulation of some drugs as a solution not feasible?

Many drugs are inherently unstable in solution Signup and view all the answers

Pharmaceutical Solutions: Introduction and Classification Quiz

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In which states of matter can the solute and solvent be in a solution?

What is a pharmaceutical solution?

What are the two main categories of solvents used in pharmaceutical solutions?

How are pharmaceutical solutions typically classified?

What is a disadvantage of pharmaceutical solutions mentioned in the text?

What is the traditional name for sweetened hydroalcoholic solutions?

Why are pharmaceutical solutions advantageous in terms of drug action?

What is the purpose of ensuring that the drug concentration in a pharmaceutical solution is well below its saturation solubility?

What information must the pharmacist use in formulating a pharmaceutical solution?

Why is the formulation of some drugs as a solution not feasible?

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