Podcast
Questions and Answers
What unique property do semisolid dosage forms have?
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?
Which of the following is NOT a semisolid dosage form?
- Ointments
- Creams
- Pastes
- Solutions (correct)
Which type of emulsion can creams be composed of?
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?
In which dosage form do the active ingredients remain suspended in a base that may be viscous or semi-solid?
What distinguishes pastes from other semisolid dosage forms?
What distinguishes pastes from other semisolid dosage forms?
Which dosage form is characterized by a shiny appearance and being softer than ointments due to their high water content?
Which dosage form is characterized by a shiny appearance and being softer than ointments due to their high water content?
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?
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?
Which type of dosage form is characterized by being stiffer than ointments and is used in oozing lesions to absorb secretions?
Which type of dosage form is characterized by being stiffer than ointments and is used in oozing lesions to absorb secretions?
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?
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?
Which nasal dosage form allows drugs to be absorbed through the nasal mucosa to exert a systemic effect?
Which nasal dosage form allows drugs to be absorbed through the nasal mucosa to exert a systemic effect?
Flashcards are hidden until you start studying
