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What types of incompatibilities can occur when the prescriber knowingly prescribes incompatible drugs?
What is the reason for replacing half of the simple syrup with alcohol in the given example?
What is the result of combining two or more substances when physical changes take place and an unacceptable product is formed?
What is the reason for replacing water with alcohol in the given example?
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What type of physical unintentional incompatibility occurs when Mercuric iodide is insoluble in water?
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What type of incompatibility occurs when the prescriber knowingly prescribes incompatible drugs?
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In the given example, what is the reason for replacing half of the simple syrup with alcohol?
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What occurs when two or more substances are combined together and physical changes take place to form an unacceptable product?
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What type of physical unintentional incompatibility occurs when Mercuric iodide is insoluble in water?
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What is the result of combining tincture myrrh with water?
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Study Notes
Incompatibility Types
- Incompatibility can occur when the prescriber knowingly prescribes incompatible drugs, resulting in adverse interactions.
Physical Incompatibility
- When two or more substances are combined, physical changes can occur, leading to an unacceptable product.
- This type of incompatibility occurs when Mercuric iodide is insoluble in water.
Solubility Issues
- Mercuric iodide is insoluble in water, resulting in physical unintentional incompatibility.
Simple Syrup Modification
- Replacing half of the simple syrup with alcohol can overcome solubility issues, allowing for a compatible mixture.
- Replacing water with alcohol can also be necessary to achieve compatibility.
Tincture Myrrh and Water
- Combining tincture myrrh with water results in an unacceptable product, indicating physical incompatibility.
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Test your knowledge on physical, chemical, and therapeutic incompatibilities in drug compounding and administration. Learn about intentional and unintentional incompatibilities and the challenges they pose in clinical practice.
