Pharmaceutics I - Multiple Choice Questions

A document written by a medical practitioner instructing a pharmacist to prepare and dispense a specific medication for a patient.

The part of a prescription that lists the name and quantity of the ingredients needed.

The section of a prescription that provides directions to the pharmacist about how to prepare the medication.

The final part of a prescription containing instructions for the patient on how to take the medication (e.g., dosage, frequency).

The science of determining the appropriate dosage of a drug for a patient based on various factors like age, weight, and medical condition.

An error that occurs when a healthcare professional intends to do the right thing but makes a mistake due to a lapse in concentration or attention.

An error that occurs due to a lack of knowledge, misunderstanding, or incorrect decision-making by a healthcare professional.

A liquid dosage form containing a dissolved drug in a suitable solvent. It's a single-phase system.

A preparation where solid drug particles are suspended in a liquid. It's a two-phase system.

A dosage form that is a saturated solution of sucrose in water, typically used as a vehicle for drugs.

A liquid dosage form that includes both water and alcohol, typically used as a vehicle for drugs.

A liquid dosage form used externally to relieve pain and inflammation, typically containing oils, alcohol, or other solvents.

A liquid dosage form for external application, typically containing insoluble drugs dispersed in a water-based solution.

A powdered drug that's intended to be dispersed in a liquid before administration.

A powder intended for direct inhalation, typically used to deliver medication to the respiratory system.

Powders used for dusting on the skin, often contain antiseptics or medications.

Powders for internal use, typically packaged in divided doses for easy administration.

A powder that reacts when mixed with water, often releasing gas, used in formulations like effervescent tablets.

The process of creating a uniformly mixed powder blend, often using spatulation or trituration.

A substance added to a pharmaceutical formulation that provides bulk, helps with the flow of powder, and dilutes the final product.

A substance added to a pharmaceutical formulation that helps the powder to form granules, improving flowability and compressibility.

A substance added to a formulation to improve the taste, smell, or appearance of the final product.

A substance added to a formulation to prevent microbial growth and extend its shelf life.

A substance added to a formulation to prevent oxidation and maintain the stability of the product, especially for drugs prone to degradation by oxygen.

A substance added to a formulation to control the pH level of the final product, ensuring stability and improving drug solubility.

A substance added to a formulation to increase the viscosity of the final product, improving the suspension of solid particles.

A substance that binds metal ions in a formulation, preventing undesirable reactions and enhancing stability.

A substance added to a formulation to improve the wetting properties of solid particles, allowing them to distribute evenly in a liquid.