Pharmaceutics and Pharmacology Overview

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Questions and Answers

What are the primary quality control tests performed on tablets during manufacturing?

The primary quality control tests for tablets include disintegration, friability, hardness, thickness, weight variation, and particle size analysis.

How is a 5% Dextrose solution prepared and what is its common use?

A 5% Dextrose solution is prepared by dissolving 5 grams of Dextrose in 100 mL of sterile water, commonly used for hydration and calorie supplementation.

Explain the significance of sterile preparation in pharmaceutical manufacturing.

Sterile preparation is crucial to prevent contamination and ensure the safety and efficacy of injectable medications.

What is the primary function of the Ringer Solution in pharmacology?

<p>The primary function of Ringer Solution is to provide a balanced electrolyte solution that can help maintain fluid and electrolyte balance in patients.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Describe the role of antivirus software in a pharmacy setting.

<p>Antivirus software protects pharmacy computer systems from malware and viruses that can compromise patient data and operational integrity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Tablet Manufacturing (Wet Granulation)

A method of preparing tablets that involves a sequence of steps including wetting powders, granulating them to form a cohesive mass, drying, milling, and compression.

Tablet Manufacturing (Slugging & Compression)

Preparing tablets using a single punch machine, which compresses powder directly into tablets without the need for granulation.

Syrup (Dosage Form)

A clear, sweet liquid containing dissolved medicinal substances, often used for oral administration.

Antivirus Software

A type of computer software designed to protect your computer from malicious programs like viruses, worms, and Trojans.

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Pharmacy Software

A computerized system used in pharmacies to store, manage and analyze patient and drug information.

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Study Notes

PHARMACEUTICS (Industrial)

  • Tablet manufacturing methods include wet granulation and slugging/compression using single-punch machines, incorporating ingredients
  • Manufacturing of syrups, suspensions, and emulsions
  • Quality control procedures for tablets involve disintegration, friability, hardness, thickness testing, and weight variation analysis.
  • Determining particle size and density of powders
  • Clarity and leakage tests for injectable products
  • Understanding formulations: tablets, capsules, lozenges, syrups, elixirs, tinctures, ointments, creams, liniments, and suppositories
  • Sterile preparation techniques
  • Techniques for sterilization

PHARMACOLOGY

  • Preparation of standard solutions, including Ringer's solution, Tyrode's solution, Krebs solution, and normal saline solution.
  • Effects of adrenaline and acetylcholine on rabbit eyes.
  • Effects of atropine on rabbit eyes.
  • Effects of pilocarpine on rabbit eyes.
  • Preparation of 5% and 10% dextrose solutions
  • Effects of various local anesthetic drugs on rabbit eyes.

COMPUTER

  • Fundamental concepts of computers: general learning, knowledge of computer terms, and usage
  • Disk concepts
  • Disk Operating Systems and Windows
  • Modem and Networking
  • Parts of a computer
  • Internet concepts
  • Email
  • Virus and antivirus
  • Microsoft Word document creation
  • Microsoft Excel spreadsheet creation
  • Microsoft PowerPoint presentation creation
  • Various software applications in pharmacy.
  • Patient/Drug data: record keeping, and data analysis.

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