Pharmacy Math: Cefprozil Suspension Dosage
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What is the main reason why some drugs are provided in dry powder form?

  • To enhance the shelf-life of the drugs (correct)
  • To make the drugs more potent
  • To make the drugs easier to transport
  • To reduce the cost of production
  • What is the typical shelf-life of dry powder antibiotics?

  • 48 months
  • 12 months
  • 24 months (correct)
  • 36 months
  • What is added to the dry powder to create a solution or suspension?

  • Tap water
  • Purified water or special diluent (correct)
  • Distilled water
  • Saline solution
  • How long is the resultant solution or suspension stable at room temperature?

    <p>10 days</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How long is the resultant solution or suspension stable under refrigeration?

    <p>14 days</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do antibiotics lose their potency in liquid form?

    <p>Because of degradation over time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of constitution in pharmacy?

    <p>To add a diluent to a dry powder</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of drugs are often provided in dry powder form?

    <p>Antibiotics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the dry powder when it is constituted with purified water or special diluent?

    <p>It becomes a solution or suspension</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is the dry powder typically stored before constitution?

    <p>In a cool, dry place</p> Signup and view all the answers

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