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Pharmaceutical Solutions

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What is the primary characteristic of a solution in pharmaceutical terms?

A solid preparation with a solvent and a solute
A liquid preparation with one or more dissolved chemical substances (correct)
A mixture of two or more substances
A semisolid preparation with a mixture of solvents

What is the purpose of stabilizers in oral solutions?

To maintain the physicochemical stability of the drug (correct)
To prevent the growth of microorganisms
To add flavor to the medication
To change the color of the solution

What is the size of solute particles in a solution?

Less than 1 mm in diameter
Less than 1 nm in diameter (correct)
Greater than 1 mm in diameter
Greater than 1 nm in diameter

What is the primary function of a solvent in a solution?

To dissolve the other component in itself (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of a solution that makes it impossible to separate using filtration?

The particles are very small (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of a true solution that is related to light?

It does not scatter light (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the component of the solution that dissolves in the solvent?

Solute (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical percentage of sugar in a syrup?

67% w/w (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of syrups in pharmaceuticals?

To provide a pleasant means of administering a liquid form of a disagreeable tasting drug (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between an elixir and a syrup?

The proportion of sugar and its viscosity (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the alcohol content in tinctures?

To protect against microbial growth and keep the alcohol-soluble extractives in solution (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for sweetened hydroalcoholic solutions?

Elixirs (D) Signup and view all the answers

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