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What is the meaning of the term 'parenteral'?
What is the meaning of the term 'parenteral'?
What is the origin of the term 'parenteral'?
What is the origin of the term 'parenteral'?
What does the parenteral route of administration bypass?
What does the parenteral route of administration bypass?
Parenteral route of administration involves injecting drugs outside the intestines.
Parenteral route of administration involves injecting drugs outside the intestines.
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The parenteral route of administration bypasses the Pyrogens.
The parenteral route of administration bypasses the Pyrogens.
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The parenteral route of administration only involves soluble fever producing substances.
The parenteral route of administration only involves soluble fever producing substances.
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When was the first historical reference to the parenteral administration of a compound?
When was the first historical reference to the parenteral administration of a compound?
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What led to a ban in the use of parenteral medical treatment for several centuries?
What led to a ban in the use of parenteral medical treatment for several centuries?
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When did the development of the hypodermic needle and the use of parenterally injected drugs in humans first occur?
When did the development of the hypodermic needle and the use of parenterally injected drugs in humans first occur?
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What was produced by Baxter in 1931, marking an important milestone in the history of parenteral administration?
What was produced by Baxter in 1931, marking an important milestone in the history of parenteral administration?
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In the mid 1960s, what service did many hospitals introduce?
In the mid 1960s, what service did many hospitals introduce?
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What type of preparations are parenteral preparations?
What type of preparations are parenteral preparations?
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In which parts of the body are parenteral drugs administered?
In which parts of the body are parenteral drugs administered?
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What is an important requirement for parenteral drugs to circumvent the body's first line defense?
What is an important requirement for parenteral drugs to circumvent the body's first line defense?
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Which of the following preparations require special formulation and may not comply with certain parts of the monograph?
Which of the following preparations require special formulation and may not comply with certain parts of the monograph?
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What is a key feature of parenteral drugs' dosage form for administration?
What is a key feature of parenteral drugs' dosage form for administration?
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When is the parenteral route of administration preferred?
When is the parenteral route of administration preferred?
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What is a key reason for using the parenteral route of administration?
What is a key reason for using the parenteral route of administration?
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What is the purpose of using excipients in parenteral preparations?
What is the purpose of using excipients in parenteral preparations?
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What is the recommended quality for water used as a vehicle for aqueous injections?
What is the recommended quality for water used as a vehicle for aqueous injections?
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Under what conditions can sterilization at the initial stage of production be omitted?
Under what conditions can sterilization at the initial stage of production be omitted?
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What might be added to an aqueous solution for injection to render it isotonic?
What might be added to an aqueous solution for injection to render it isotonic?
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What is the purpose of using antimicrobial preservatives in parenteral preparations?
What is the purpose of using antimicrobial preservatives in parenteral preparations?
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Excipients should be added in large quantities to ensure stability and efficacy of parenteral preparations.
Excipients should be added in large quantities to ensure stability and efficacy of parenteral preparations.
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Water for injections should be free from carbon dioxide and comply with Test for bacterial endotoxins.
Water for injections should be free from carbon dioxide and comply with Test for bacterial endotoxins.
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Sterilization at the initial stage of production may be omitted for aqueous injections.
Sterilization at the initial stage of production may be omitted for aqueous injections.
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Sodium chloride may not be added to an aqueous solution for injection to render it isotonic.
Sodium chloride may not be added to an aqueous solution for injection to render it isotonic.
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The parenteral route of administration only involves soluble fever-producing substances.
The parenteral route of administration only involves soluble fever-producing substances.
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What is the purpose of using excipients in parenteral preparations?
What is the purpose of using excipients in parenteral preparations?
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What might be added to an aqueous solution for injection to render it isotonic?
What might be added to an aqueous solution for injection to render it isotonic?
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What is a key requirement for water used as a vehicle for aqueous injections?
What is a key requirement for water used as a vehicle for aqueous injections?
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Under what conditions can sterilization at the initial stage of production be omitted?
Under what conditions can sterilization at the initial stage of production be omitted?
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What should excipients used in parenteral preparations NOT do?
What should excipients used in parenteral preparations NOT do?
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What is the purpose of using antimicrobial preservatives in parenteral preparations?
What is the purpose of using antimicrobial preservatives in parenteral preparations?
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Which of the following Based On State Of Product According to USP (SVP) is corrrect :
Which of the following Based On State Of Product According to USP (SVP) is corrrect :
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which of the following classification of parenteral based of volume is correct :
which of the following classification of parenteral based of volume is correct :
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Parenteral preparations must be free of microorganisms. (True/False)
Parenteral preparations must be free of microorganisms. (True/False)
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Parenterals are prepared using aseptic techniques and special clothing. (True/False)
Parenterals are prepared using aseptic techniques and special clothing. (True/False)
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Sodium chloride may be added to an aqueous solution for injection to render it isotonic. (True/False)
Sodium chloride may be added to an aqueous solution for injection to render it isotonic. (True/False)
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Parenterals are administered through the intestines. (True/False)
Parenterals are administered through the intestines. (True/False)
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What is a key advantage of the intravenous (IV) route of administration?
What is a key advantage of the intravenous (IV) route of administration?
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Why is the IV route of administration preferred in emergency situations?
Why is the IV route of administration preferred in emergency situations?
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What type of patients can benefit from the IV route of administration?
What type of patients can benefit from the IV route of administration?
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What is a key advantage of self-delivery of drugs via subcutaneous injections?
What is a key advantage of self-delivery of drugs via subcutaneous injections?
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When might injection of drugs directly into a tissue be preferred?
When might injection of drugs directly into a tissue be preferred?
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Parenteral drugs can be administered subcutaneously for sustained drug delivery. (True/False)
Parenteral drugs can be administered subcutaneously for sustained drug delivery. (True/False)
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Drugs that are inactivated in the gastrointestinal tract may be suitable for parenteral administration. (True/False)
Drugs that are inactivated in the gastrointestinal tract may be suitable for parenteral administration. (True/False)
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Antimicrobial preservatives are commonly used in parenteral preparations. (True/False)
Antimicrobial preservatives are commonly used in parenteral preparations. (True/False)
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Parenteral drugs must be free of microorganisms. (True/False)
Parenteral drugs must be free of microorganisms. (True/False)
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