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What is the main advantage of pharmaceutical solutions in terms of dosing?
What is the main advantage of pharmaceutical solutions in terms of dosing?
- Immediate availability for absorption and distribution (correct)
- Higher stability compared to dry forms
- Longer shelf life
- Reduced risk of side effects
Which type of solvent is commonly used for non-sterile products?
Which type of solvent is commonly used for non-sterile products?
- Alcohol
- Purified water (correct)
- Sterile water for injection
- Bacteriostatic Water for injection
What makes pharmaceutical solutions not ideal for drugs with unpleasant taste?
What makes pharmaceutical solutions not ideal for drugs with unpleasant taste?
- Reduced risk of side effects
- Ease of administration
- Inability to mask unpleasant taste (correct)
- Increased bioavailability
Why is ethyl acetate unsuitable as a solvent for pharmaceutical preparations?
Why is ethyl acetate unsuitable as a solvent for pharmaceutical preparations?
What risk is associated with adding many different excipients to a product?
What risk is associated with adding many different excipients to a product?
What advantage do pharmaceutical solutions offer in terms of administration to patients who have difficulty swallowing?
What advantage do pharmaceutical solutions offer in terms of administration to patients who have difficulty swallowing?
In pharmaceutical applications, these are the role of purified water except?
In pharmaceutical applications, these are the role of purified water except?
Which characteristic makes pharmaceutical solutions preferable for indicating the amount of medicine consumed to patients?
Which characteristic makes pharmaceutical solutions preferable for indicating the amount of medicine consumed to patients?
Which of the following is NOT a type of non-aqueous solvent mentioned in the text?
Which of the following is NOT a type of non-aqueous solvent mentioned in the text?
What effect does the formation of a complex have on the solubility of a product?
What effect does the formation of a complex have on the solubility of a product?
Why is it important to adjust the amount of sucrose in a medicated syrup?
Why is it important to adjust the amount of sucrose in a medicated syrup?
Why do syrups need a high concentration of sucrose to be self-preserved?
Why do syrups need a high concentration of sucrose to be self-preserved?
What is the main risk associated with the dilution of a syrup formulation?
What is the main risk associated with the dilution of a syrup formulation?
What might happen if a syrup formulation is not adequately preserved?
What might happen if a syrup formulation is not adequately preserved?
Why is it necessary to consider other components in a syrup formulation when determining the final concentration of sucrose?
Why is it necessary to consider other components in a syrup formulation when determining the final concentration of sucrose?
What effect does recrystallization have on the quality of a syrup formulation?
What effect does recrystallization have on the quality of a syrup formulation?
What is the role of talc as a dispersing aid in pharmaceutical applications?
What is the role of talc as a dispersing aid in pharmaceutical applications?
Why is it important for talc to be asbestos free in pharmaceutical applications?
Why is it important for talc to be asbestos free in pharmaceutical applications?
What distinguishes aromatic waters like peppermint water and rose water in pharmaceutical use?
What distinguishes aromatic waters like peppermint water and rose water in pharmaceutical use?
What is the main difference between talc acting as a dispersing agent and as a clarifying agent?
What is the main difference between talc acting as a dispersing agent and as a clarifying agent?
What characterizes elixirs in terms of their composition for oral use?
What characterizes elixirs in terms of their composition for oral use?
What is the main difference between spirits and tinctures?
What is the main difference between spirits and tinctures?
How are aromatic waters prepared?
How are aromatic waters prepared?
What is the distinguishing feature between spirits and aromatic waters?
What is the distinguishing feature between spirits and aromatic waters?
Which statement accurately describes the composition of tinctures?
Which statement accurately describes the composition of tinctures?
What distinguishes tinctures from aromatic waters?
What distinguishes tinctures from aromatic waters?
In what aspect are spirits and tinctures similar?
In what aspect are spirits and tinctures similar?
What is the distinguishing feature of otic solutions, based on the text?
What is the distinguishing feature of otic solutions, based on the text?
Why are nasal solutions required to be isotonic, according to the text?
Why are nasal solutions required to be isotonic, according to the text?
What is a common vehicle used in oral solutions, as mentioned in the text?
What is a common vehicle used in oral solutions, as mentioned in the text?
Which type of solution is suitable for topical application to the skin or mucous membranes?
Which type of solution is suitable for topical application to the skin or mucous membranes?
What role do tonicity adjusters like NaCl and Dextrose play in nasal solutions?
What role do tonicity adjusters like NaCl and Dextrose play in nasal solutions?
How do nasal solutions differ from oral solutions in terms of administration?
How do nasal solutions differ from oral solutions in terms of administration?
Why must irrigating solutions be sterile even though they are not used parenterally?
Why must irrigating solutions be sterile even though they are not used parenterally?
What distinguishes parenteral solutions from other types of solutions mentioned in the text?
What distinguishes parenteral solutions from other types of solutions mentioned in the text?
Why are ophthalmic solutions required to be sterile and particle-free?
Why are ophthalmic solutions required to be sterile and particle-free?
What is the main reason nebulizers are used for inhalation solutions?
What is the main reason nebulizers are used for inhalation solutions?
Why are nebulized drugs intended to pass through the bronchioles and alveoli of the lungs?
Why are nebulized drugs intended to pass through the bronchioles and alveoli of the lungs?
What distinguishes parenteral injections into muscles (intramuscular) from injections into veins (intravenous)?
What distinguishes parenteral injections into muscles (intramuscular) from injections into veins (intravenous)?
What is the main difference between an evacuation enema and a retention enema?
What is the main difference between an evacuation enema and a retention enema?
Why is it important for enema solutions to be refrigerated once dissolved?
Why is it important for enema solutions to be refrigerated once dissolved?
What is the function of a vaginal douche?
What is the function of a vaginal douche?
Why are nasal douches required to be isotonic?
Why are nasal douches required to be isotonic?
What is the main purpose of using an eye douche?
What is the main purpose of using an eye douche?
What distinguishes gargles from mouthwashes?
What distinguishes gargles from mouthwashes?
Why are liniments non-aqueous?
Why are liniments non-aqueous?
What is the main purpose of a counterirritant in liniments?
What is the main purpose of a counterirritant in liniments?
Why should collodions be preserved in a tight container?
Why should collodions be preserved in a tight container?
What makes flexible collodion different from other collodions?
What makes flexible collodion different from other collodions?
Why is salicylic acid added to collodions?
Why is salicylic acid added to collodions?
What is the benefit of using collodion as a waterproof covering for stitched incisions?
What is the benefit of using collodion as a waterproof covering for stitched incisions?
