Pharmaceutical Solutions Quiz

A mixture of solute and solvent, like a solid dissolved in a liquid, solid in a solid, or solid in a gas. In pharmacy, it's a liquid preparation with one or more dissolved chemical substances.

Solutions are classified based on how they're used, like for swallowing, ear drops, eye drops, or applying on the skin. They can also be classified based on what ingredients they have, like syrups, elixirs, spirits, and tinctures.

Solutions are easier to swallow, especially for children and elderly. The dissolved drug is spread evenly throughout the preparation, ensuring consistent dosage.

The most common solvent for solutions is water, but other solvents like alcohol, glycerin, and propylene glycol can be used to enhance solubility and stability.

Solvents like acetone and ethyl oxide are recognized for extraction but must be completely removed for oral use. This ensures patient safety.

Liquid drug forms specifically designed for easy administration, often containing flavors and colorings to make them more palatable. They are often packaged in convenient volumes, like 5mL or 15mL, and sometimes with droppers for children.

A dry powder mixture designed to be mixed with a solvent (usually water) to form a liquid solution. This allows unstable medications to be stored in a stable form until ready for use.

A type of liquid medication that is a concentrated aqueous solution of sugar or a sugar substitute, often with added flavors and medicinal substances.

Syrups that do not contain any medicinal substances. They are used as flavoring agents for the extemporaneous compounding of medications.

Syrups that contain medicinal substances dissolved in a flavored syrup base. They are used to administer disagreeable-tasting drugs in a more palatable form.

A type of sugar, either sucrose or a non-sucrose alternative, that is used in syrups to provide sweetness and viscosity.

An ingredient added to syrups to prevent microbial growth and ensure their stability, extending shelf life.

Liquid preparations made from vegetable materials or chemicals, often used for preservation and therapeutic purposes.

A solution used for administering medicine orally, usually in small doses.

Simple liquid preparations containing dissolved drugs, intended for oral use.

Solutions used for topical application, often formulated for specific uses like pain relief or infections.

Substances used in the mouth for various purposes: anesthesia, infection control, diagnosis, pain relief, and prevention.

Concentrated liquid preparations for gargling or mouthwashing, not intended for swallowing.

Solutions for vaginal irrigation, cleaning, and treatment.

Solutions prepared from powders, liquids, or liquid solutions, used for various purposes, including irrigation and treatment.

Substances added to solutions to improve solubility, viscosity, or stability.

The most common sugar used in syrups, providing sweetness and viscosity.

Substances that can replace sucrose in syrups, including sorbitol, glycerin, and propylene glycol. These are often used in sugar-free or diabetic formulations.

Substances that can replace sucrose in syrups, including methylcellulose and hydroxy ethylcellulose. These are not broken down by the body and are ideal for diabetic or sugar-restricted patients.

The desired sweetness and viscosity of a syrup are important for its intended taste.

Syrups are typically 60-80% sucrose to achieve optimal stability and viscosity.

A standard reference syrup used in pharmacy that consists of 85 g of sucrose dissolved in enough water to make 100 mL. It is inherently stable and requires no additional preservation.

The relative absence of water in concentrated syrups contributes to their stability and resistance to microbial growth.

Adding a small amount of water to a syrup can improve its physical stability and resistance to crystallization.