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Which of the following best describes a solution in pharmaceutical terms?
Which of the following best describes a solution in pharmaceutical terms?
- A chemically and physically homogenous mixture of two or more substances with a dispersed phase (solute) and a dispersion medium (solvent). (correct)
- A mixture in which the solute is present in larger proportion than the solvent.
- A mixture of large particles suspended in a liquid medium.
- A mixture of two or more immiscible liquids.
What is the advantage of solutions as a dosage form?
What is the advantage of solutions as a dosage form?
- Less stable than solid dosage forms
- Rapid absorption (correct)
- Unpleasant taste
- Bulky
What is a disadvantage of solutions as a dosage form?
What is a disadvantage of solutions as a dosage form?
- Measurement depends on the accuracy of the patient (correct)
- Easy to swallow (Ped., Ger.)
- Uniform distribution of active ingredients
- Require a mean of measuring
What is the main characteristic that distinguishes solutions from suspensions and emulsions?
What is the main characteristic that distinguishes solutions from suspensions and emulsions?
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In the context of pharmaceutical solutions, what does 'dispersed phase' refer to?
In the context of pharmaceutical solutions, what does 'dispersed phase' refer to?
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