Pharmacy Orientation Code: PT 101 CPT 101 Lecture 4
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What unique property do semisolid dosage forms have?

  • They quickly dissolve in water
  • They retain their shape until acted upon with external force (correct)
  • They are easily pourable like syrups
  • They are completely liquid at room temperature
  • Which of the following is NOT a semisolid dosage form?

  • Ointments
  • Creams
  • Pastes
  • Solutions (correct)
  • Which type of emulsion can creams be composed of?

  • Oil/oil (o/o)
  • Solid/oil (s/o)
  • Water/water (w/w)
  • S/o/w (oil-in-water) (correct)
  • In which dosage form do the active ingredients remain suspended in a base that may be viscous or semi-solid?

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

    What distinguishes pastes from other semisolid dosage forms?

    <p>They contain a high concentration of solids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which dosage form is characterized by a shiny appearance and being softer than ointments due to their high water content?

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

    Which type of dosage form contains a liquid phase constrained within a 3-D polymeric matrix and is used for medication, lubrication, and as a carrier for spermicidal agents?

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

    Which type of dosage form is characterized by being stiffer than ointments and is used in oozing lesions to absorb secretions?

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

    Which ophthalmic dosage form is intended for application to the conjunctiva or eyelid margin and can be in the form of a sterile semisolid preparation?

    <p>Ophthalmic ointment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which nasal dosage form allows drugs to be absorbed through the nasal mucosa to exert a systemic effect?

    <p>Nasal drops and sprays</p> Signup and view all the answers

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