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Pharmacy Calculations: Dilution, Fortification, and Stock Solutions

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What is the primary purpose of dilution in pharmaceutical calculations?

To change the product's physical state

To make the product more concentrated

To decrease the product strength (correct)

To increase the cost of the product

What is the term for the process of adding a solvent to a product to increase its strength?

Alligation medial

Dilution

Alligation alternate

Fortification (correct)

What is the primary advantage of using stock solutions in pharmaceutical preparations?

They are more concentrated than other methods

They are less expensive than other methods

They require less storage space

They allow for easier and more accurate calculations (correct)

Which of the following is an application of alligation medial?

<p>Finding the average strength of two or more products</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between alligation medial and alligation alternate?

<p>Alligation medial involves finding the average strength, while alligation alternate involves finding the weighted average strength</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Chapter Objectives

Calculate product strength through dilution or fortification
Prepare and use stock solutions through calculations
Apply alligation medial and alligation alternate methods to problem-solving

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Test your understanding of pharmaceutical calculations involving dilution, fortification, and stock solutions, including alligation medial and alligation alternate methods.