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Which of the following is an advantage of suppositories?
Which of the following is an advantage of suppositories?
- Suppositories allow administration of medicaments that interrupt the functionality of the gastrointestinal tract
- Suppositories are precise dosage forms containing accurate quantities of medicament(s) (correct)
- Suppositories are prepared by melting all ingredients
- Suppositories are solid dosage forms
What is the purpose of suppositories?
What is the purpose of suppositories?
- To exert localized or systemic effects (correct)
- To permit administration of medicament that interrupt the functionality of the gastrointestinal tract
- To simplify or eliminate the problem of infant medication
- To administer medicaments that are not tolerated orally
When are suppositories used for systemic distribution?
When are suppositories used for systemic distribution?
- When the gastrointestinal tract is irritated by drugs
- When medicaments are sensitive to the gastric pH and gastric enzymes
- When the oral administration is not suitable, as in unconscious patients and infants (correct)
- When the stomach is not the ideal position
Which dosage form is considered semi-solid?
Which dosage form is considered semi-solid?
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What problem do suppositories simplify or eliminate?
What problem do suppositories simplify or eliminate?
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Study Notes
Suppositories
- One advantage of suppositories is that they allow for a more rapid and higher absorption of the drug into the bloodstream, bypassing the first-pass effect.
- The purpose of suppositories is to deliver medications directly into the body through the rectum, allowing for localized or systemic treatment.
- Suppositories are used for systemic distribution when oral administration is not feasible, such as in cases of nausea, vomiting, or malabsorption.
- Suppositories are considered a semi-solid dosage form.
- Suppositories simplify or eliminate the problem of gastrointestinal irritation or incompatibility that may occur with oral medications.
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Test your knowledge on the quality control of suppositories with this quiz. Learn about the advantages of suppositories, their preparation process, and the accurate dosage forms they provide.
