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What is a solution?
What is a solution?
- A mixture of two or more soluble chemical substances dissolved in a solvent forming a homogenous mixture (correct)
- A mixture of two or more substances in which one substance is dissolved in another
- A mixture of two or more substances in which all substances are visible
- A mixture of two or more insoluble substances
What is the purpose of the label on a solution?
What is the purpose of the label on a solution?
- To list all of the ingredients in the solution
- To provide instructions on how to prepare the solution
- To indicate the cost of the solution
- To provide information about the therapeutic use of the solution (correct)
What is the general procedure for preparing a simple solution?
What is the general procedure for preparing a simple solution?
- Weigh the solid ingredients and place them in a beaker, then subtract the amount of liquid ingredients from the final volume and measure 3/4 of the remaining amount, add the liquid ingredients onto the solid ingredients in the beaker, transfer the content of beaker into a cylinder and complete the volume up to required by addition of the vehicle, transfer the prescription into a suitable bottle and label it (correct)
- Measure the liquid ingredients and place them in a beaker, then add the solid ingredients and mix well
- Weigh the solid ingredients and place them in a cylinder, then add the liquid ingredients and mix well
- Measure the liquid ingredients and place them in a cylinder, then add the solid ingredients and mix well