Stability Evaluation through Stress Testing
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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?

  • 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?

  • 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?

    <p>They are usually anhydrous and can absorb only small amounts of water</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of ointments in therapeutic applications?

    <p>To protect the skin or mucous membrane</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of ointment can absorb large amounts of water?

    <p>Water-emulsifying ointments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a disadvantage of semi-solid dosage forms?

    <p>The base can be easily oxidized</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary difference between hydrophobic and water-emulsifying ointments?

    <p>Their ability to absorb water</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of ointments?

    <p>They are homogenous and semi-solid</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the base used in semi-solid dosage forms?

    <p>It can be easily oxidized</p> Signup and view all the answers

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