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What is the primary advantage of semi-solid dosage forms over other routes of administration?
What is the primary advantage of semi-solid dosage forms over other routes of administration?
- Easy oxidation of the base
- Increased risk of complications after application
- Facilitated drug termination in problematic cases (correct)
- Higher dosage accuracy
What is a limitation of semi-solid dosage forms?
What is a limitation of semi-solid dosage forms?
- Lack of dosage accuracy (correct)
- Difficulty in terminating the drug
- High dosage accuracy
- Easy absorption of large amounts of water
What is the primary function of ointments?
What is the primary function of ointments?
- To serve as vehicles for the topical application of drug substances (correct)
- To act as emollients or skin protectives
- To facilitate easy oxidation of the base
- To provide a degree of occlusion
What is a characteristic of hydrophobic ointments?
What is a characteristic of hydrophobic ointments?
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What is the purpose of ointments in therapeutic applications?
What is the purpose of ointments in therapeutic applications?
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Which type of ointment can absorb large amounts of water?
Which type of ointment can absorb large amounts of water?
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What is a disadvantage of semi-solid dosage forms?
What is a disadvantage of semi-solid dosage forms?
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What is the primary difference between hydrophobic and water-emulsifying ointments?
What is the primary difference between hydrophobic and water-emulsifying ointments?
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What is a characteristic of ointments?
What is a characteristic of ointments?
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What is the significance of the base used in semi-solid dosage forms?
What is the significance of the base used in semi-solid dosage forms?
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