Module 7 Lesson 1

Question 1

generally supplied as finely divided powder or as effervescent granules

Answer 1

Oral powder

Question 2

solution in water release carbon dioxide

Answer 2

effervescent powder

Question 3

prepared in the form of bulk powder (soap or detergent) with mild abrasive and anticaries effect.

Answer 3

Dentrices

Question 4

dissolved in water prior to use as antiseptic or cleaning agent for a body cavity (e.g. vagina)

Answer 4

Douche

Question 5

applied locally to various parts of the body as adsorbents, antiseptics, antipruritic, astringents and antiperspirants.

Answer 5

Dusting powder

Question 6

introduced into the body cavities such as the ears, nose, throat, tooth sockets, and vagina with the use of insufflator (powder blower).

Answer 6

Insufflations

Question 7

are dosage forms in which unit doses of powder, semisolid, or liquid drugs are enclosed in a hard or soft, water- soluble container or shell of gelatin.

Answer 7

Capsule

Question 8

are dosage forms containing drug substance with or without suitable diluents and are prepared by either compression or molding method

Answer 8

Tablet

Question 9

tablet coated with a colored or uncolored sugar layer.

Answer 9

Sugar-coated tablet (SCT)

Question 10

tablets coated with a thin layer of polymer capable of forming a skin like film.

Answer 10

Film-coated Tablet (FCT)

Question 11

made by more than 1 compression to separate incompatible ingredients or to modify duration of

Answer 11

Multiple-compressed Tablet (FCT

Question 12

a capsule shaped compressed tablet that allows the coated product to be about one-third smaller than a capsule filled with an equivalent amount of powder.

Answer 12

Gelatin coated (gelcap)

Question 13

involves placing the tablet between the gums and the inner lining of the cheek (buccal pouch)

Answer 13

Buccal tablets

Question 14

involves placing a drug under the tongue

Answer 14

Sublingual tablets

Question 15

small, cylindrical tablets containing small amounts of potent drugs.

Answer 15

Tablet triturates

Question 16

also known as compounding tablets, pharmacist used them to compound prescription.

Answer 16

Dispensing tablets (DT)

Question 17

designed to release the drug’s active ingredient gradually over the day

Answer 17

Controlled-release Tablet (CRT)

Question 18

designed to disintegrate and release their medication with no special rate controlling features

Answer 18

Immediate release tablets

Question 19

used in extemporaneous preparations of parenteral solutions.

Answer 19

Hypodermic tablets (HT)

Question 20

discoid shaped solid containing the medicinal agent in suitable flavored base

Answer 20

Lozenges/Troches/Past illes

Question 21

are lozenges type of oral solid dosage form with a short stick inserted into it which produces local effect in the mouth

Answer 21

Lollipops

Question 22

small, round, solid dosage form containing medicinal agents for oral administration

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Pills

Question 23

related to capsules in as much as they provide an edible container for the oral administration of solid drugs

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Cachet

Question 24

composed of small, solid particles of uniform shape sometimes called the beads.

Answer 24

Pellets

Question 25

They are intended for insertion into body orifices (rectum, vagina, or urethra).

Answer 25

Suppositories and inserts

Question 26

Semi-solid and transdermal dosage forms

Answer 26

Ointments, creams, gels

Question 27

viscous liquid or semi solid emulsions of O/W or W/O type

Answer 27

Creams

Question 28

made up of either small inorganic particles or large organic molecules enclosing and interpenetrated by a liquid.

Answer 28

Gels

Question 29

deliver drugs directly through the skin and into the bloodstream.

Answer 29

Transdermal prep

Question 30

homogenous mixtures of one or more solutes dispersed in a dissolving medium (solvent).

Answer 30

Solutions

Question 31

Liquid dosage forms

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•Water •Aqueous solutions •Non-aqueous solutions

Question 32

used mainly as a vehicle and as a solvent for the desired flavoring or medicinal ingredients.

Answer 32

Water

Question 33

clear saturated aqueous solutions of volatile oils

Answer 33

Aromatic water

Question 34

inorganic acids and certain acids of greater importance in chemical and pharmaceutical manufacturing

Answer 34

Aqueous acids

Question 35

directed against a part or into a cavity of the body. They function as a cleansing agent or antiseptic agent.

Answer 35

Douches

Question 36

can be retention or evacuation enemas.

Answer 36

Enemas

Question 37

used for treating the nasopharynx by forcing air from the lungs through gargle which is held in the throat.

Answer 37

Gargles

Question 38

most often used for their deodorizing, refreshing and antiseptic effect.

Answer 38

Mouthwashes

Question 39

concentrated solutions of sugar in water or other aqueous liquid

Answer 39

Syrups

Question 40

thick liquid preparations used as a base

Answer 40

Honey

Question 41

thick, viscid, adhesive liquids produced by dispersing gum in water or by extracting with water from vegetable substances

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Mucilages

Question 42

class of gel in which contain a high proportion of liquid, usually water. They are used as lubricant for surgical gloves, catheters, and rectal thermometer.

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Jellies

Question 43

contains pyroxylin in a mixture of ethyl ether and ethanol. They are applied to the skin by a soft brush applicator

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Collodion

Question 44

clear, pleasantly flavored sweetened hydroalcoholic liquids used as flavors and vehicles.

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Elixir

Question 45

solution or mixture of medicinal substances in not less than 50% by weight of glycerin.

Answer 45

Glycerin or glycerites

Question 46

administered by nasal or oral respiratory route for local or systemic effect.

Answer 46

Inhalations & inhalants

Question 47

solutions or mixtures of various substances in oil, alcoholic solutions of soap or emulsion.

Answer 47

Liniments

Question 48

fish liver oils diluted with edible vegetable oil or solution of volatile substances of the indicated vitamins or in vitamin concentrates (vit. A and D) in fish liver oil.

Answer 48

Oleo vitamins

Question 49

alcoholic or hydroalcoholic solutions of volatile substances used as inhalation or as flavoring agent

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Spirits

Question 50

used for temporary relief of toothache

Answer 50

Toothache drops

Question 51

are alcoholic or hydroalcoholic solutions of chemical or soluble constituents of vegetable drugs.

Answer 51

Tinctures

Question 52

liquid preparation of vegetable drugs containing alcohol as a solvent or as a preservative, or both

Answer 52

Fluid extracts

Question 53

are dispersions of finely divided solid particles of a drug in a liquid medium in which the drug is not readily soluble

Answer 53

Suspensions

Question 54

consists of 2 immiscible liquid phases – dispersed as globules (dispersed phase) and a liquid phase (continuous phase) that are stabilized by an emulsifying agent

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Emulsions

Question 55

are pressurized dosage forms that upon actuation emit a fine dispersion of liquid and/or solid

Answer 55

Aerosols

Question 56

ntended to be administered by injection under or through one or more layers of skin. They are usually packed in ampules or vials.

Answer 56

Parenteral preparations

Question 57

a combination of one or more sterile products added to an IV fluid for administration.

Answer 57

Intravenous admixture

Question 58

– sterile, large volume solutions intended to be administered via infusions; They contain sugar, amino acids and electrolytes.

Answer 58

Intravenous fluids

Question 59

contains amino acids, carbohydrates, lipids and other nutrients in sufficient quantities.

Answer 59

Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN)

Question 60

a suspension of attenuated (live) or inactivated (killed) microbes to stimulate production of antibodies

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Vaccines

Question 61

a chemically modified toxin from a pathogenic microorganism, which is no longer toxic but is still antigenic and can be used as a vaccine.

Answer 61

Toxoids

Question 62

contain that specific antibodies obtained from the blood of humans

Answer 62

Human immune sera

Question 63

contains antibodies from the pooled plasma of not less than 1,000 normal individuals

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Immunoglobulin

Question 64

a special preparation obtained from human donor pools selected for high antibody titer against a specific disease

Answer 64

Hyper immune serum

Question 65

containing antibodies from the pooled plasma of not less than 1,000 normal individuals

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Antitoxins

Question 66

– a solution of antibodies derived from the serum of animals immunized with specific viral vaccines.

Answer 66

Antiviral serum

Question 67

a preparation of antibodies derived from the serum of animal immunized with specific venom

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Antivenin

Question 68

sterile preparations to be used on the eyes

Answer 68

Opthalmic

Question 69

•Solution, suspension, ointment •Lens care products •Wetting and cleaning solutions •Disinfecting solutions •Soaking solutions •Artificial tears

Answer 69

Types of opthalmic solutions

Question 70

administered by nasal or respiratory route

Answer 70

Inhalation solutions

Question 71

placed in the ear canal in small amounts for removal of excess cerumen or for treatment of ear infection, inflammation or pain

Answer 71

Otic preparations

Question 72

radioisotopes used in medicine for therapeutic and diagnostic purposes

Answer 72

Radiopharmaceuticals