parenteral in Pharmaceutical 3
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What is the meaning of the term 'parenteral'?

  • Injectable route of administration (correct)
  • Metabolism of microorganisms
  • Inside the intestine
  • Oral route of administration
  • What is the origin of the term 'parenteral'?

  • Latin words Para and Enteron
  • Chinese words for outside and inside
  • Greek words Para and Enteron (correct)
  • Arabic words for injection and digestion
  • What does the parenteral route of administration bypass?

  • Lipid polysaccharide products
  • Fever producing substances
  • Oral route of administration (correct)
  • Pyrogens
  • Parenteral route of administration involves injecting drugs outside the intestines.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The parenteral route of administration bypasses the Pyrogens.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The parenteral route of administration only involves soluble fever producing substances.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When was the first historical reference to the parenteral administration of a compound?

    <p>Late 15th century</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What led to a ban in the use of parenteral medical treatment for several centuries?

    <p>Death of all involved individuals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When did the development of the hypodermic needle and the use of parenterally injected drugs in humans first occur?

    <p>Mid 19th century</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was produced by Baxter in 1931, marking an important milestone in the history of parenteral administration?

    <p>First commercially prepared intravenous solutions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the mid 1960s, what service did many hospitals introduce?

    <p>Intravenous admixture services</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of preparations are parenteral preparations?

    <p>Sterile and pyrogen free liquids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which parts of the body are parenteral drugs administered?

    <p>Directly into the veins, muscles or under the skin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an important requirement for parenteral drugs to circumvent the body's first line defense?

    <p>Free from microbial contamination</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following preparations require special formulation and may not comply with certain parts of the monograph?

    <p>All parenteral preparations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key feature of parenteral drugs' dosage form for administration?

    <p>Conveying a drug through skin or mucous membranes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When is the parenteral route of administration preferred?

    <p>When the drug is ineffective by other routes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key reason for using the parenteral route of administration?

    <p>To bypass the body's first line defense</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of using excipients in parenteral preparations?

    <p>To enhance the stability and bioavailability of the active ingredient(s)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended quality for water used as a vehicle for aqueous injections?

    <p>Freshly distilled and free from carbon dioxide</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under what conditions can sterilization at the initial stage of production be omitted?

    <p>When the solution or preparation is immediately sterilized upon finalization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What might be added to an aqueous solution for injection to render it isotonic?

    <p>Sodium chloride or other suitable substance(s)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of using antimicrobial preservatives in parenteral preparations?

    <p>To prevent microbial contamination and ensure safety</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Excipients should be added in large quantities to ensure stability and efficacy of parenteral preparations.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Water for injections should be free from carbon dioxide and comply with Test for bacterial endotoxins.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Sterilization at the initial stage of production may be omitted for aqueous injections.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Sodium chloride may not be added to an aqueous solution for injection to render it isotonic.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The parenteral route of administration only involves soluble fever-producing substances.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of using excipients in parenteral preparations?

    <p>To make the preparation isotonic with blood</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What might be added to an aqueous solution for injection to render it isotonic?

    <p>Sodium chloride or other suitable substance(s)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key requirement for water used as a vehicle for aqueous injections?

    <p>It should comply with Test for bacterial endotoxins</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under what conditions can sterilization at the initial stage of production be omitted?

    <p>If it is immediately sterilized upon finalization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should excipients used in parenteral preparations NOT do?

    <p>Increase the bioavailability of the active ingredient</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of using antimicrobial preservatives in parenteral preparations?

    <p>To prevent the growth of microorganisms in the preparation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following Based On State Of Product According to USP (SVP) is corrrect :

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    which of the following classification of parenteral based of volume is correct :

    <p>A + B</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Parenteral preparations must be free of microorganisms. (True/False)

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Parenterals are prepared using aseptic techniques and special clothing. (True/False)

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Sodium chloride may be added to an aqueous solution for injection to render it isotonic. (True/False)

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Parenterals are administered through the intestines. (True/False)

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key advantage of the intravenous (IV) route of administration?

    <p>It provides higher concentration of drugs to the bloodstream or tissues</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is the IV route of administration preferred in emergency situations?

    <p>It can provide fluids, electrolytes, and nutrition to patients with GI tract problems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of patients can benefit from the IV route of administration?

    <p>Patients who cannot take food or have serious problems with the GI tract</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key advantage of self-delivery of drugs via subcutaneous injections?

    <p>Targeted drug delivery</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When might injection of drugs directly into a tissue be preferred?

    <p>For drugs that require a rapid onset of action</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Parenteral drugs can be administered subcutaneously for sustained drug delivery. (True/False)

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Drugs that are inactivated in the gastrointestinal tract may be suitable for parenteral administration. (True/False)

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Antimicrobial preservatives are commonly used in parenteral preparations. (True/False)

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Parenteral drugs must be free of microorganisms. (True/False)

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

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