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What types of emulsions can creams be classified as?
What types of emulsions can creams be classified as?
- Water-based or oil-based
- Oily or aqueous (correct)
- Solid or liquid
- Viscous or non-viscous
What is the term 'cream' reserved for in pharmacy?
What is the term 'cream' reserved for in pharmacy?
- External preparations (correct)
- Internal preparations
- Liquid preparations
- Inhalation preparations
What type of emulsifying agents are used in water-in-oil creams (W/O)?
What type of emulsifying agents are used in water-in-oil creams (W/O)?
- Natural origin, e.g. beeswax (correct)
- Polyethylene glycol
- Synthetic waxes
- Mineral oils
According to the British Pharmacopoeia (BP) definition, what are creams intended for?
According to the British Pharmacopoeia (BP) definition, what are creams intended for?
Which type of creams are the best bases to use for rapid absorption and penetration of drugs?
Which type of creams are the best bases to use for rapid absorption and penetration of drugs?
What is the purpose of levigation in the preparation of creams, ointments, pastes, and gels?
What is the purpose of levigation in the preparation of creams, ointments, pastes, and gels?
In the compounding procedure for creams, when are the components of the aqueous phase mixed?
In the compounding procedure for creams, when are the components of the aqueous phase mixed?
What is the advantage of water-in-oil creams over oil-in-water creams?
What is the advantage of water-in-oil creams over oil-in-water creams?
What is used as emulsifying agents in the preparation of oily creams?
What is used as emulsifying agents in the preparation of oily creams?
What is the main purpose of storing and supplying creams in well-closed containers?
What is the main purpose of storing and supplying creams in well-closed containers?
What factors influence percutaneous absorption?
What factors influence percutaneous absorption?
Which type of creams are the best bases for rapid absorption and penetration of drugs?
Which type of creams are the best bases for rapid absorption and penetration of drugs?
What is the main function of the skin in relation to chemicals?
What is the main function of the skin in relation to chemicals?
Which type of oils result in better drug absorption compared to mineral oils?
Which type of oils result in better drug absorption compared to mineral oils?
What are the ideal properties of semi-solid dosage forms based on?
What are the ideal properties of semi-solid dosage forms based on?
Which of the following is NOT a topic covered in the 'Aerosol, Ophth, Parenteral, Supp, and Semi-Solid Dosage Forms' student handout?
Which of the following is NOT a topic covered in the 'Aerosol, Ophth, Parenteral, Supp, and Semi-Solid Dosage Forms' student handout?
What is the main purpose of levigation in the preparation of semi-solid dosage forms?
What is the main purpose of levigation in the preparation of semi-solid dosage forms?
Which of the following is NOT an example of a semi-solid dosage form?
Which of the following is NOT an example of a semi-solid dosage form?
What is the purpose of storing creams in well-closed containers?
What is the purpose of storing creams in well-closed containers?
In which type of emulsion are water-in-oil creams classified?
In which type of emulsion are water-in-oil creams classified?
