Topical Dosage Forms

Question 1

These are semi-solid, greasy preparations for application to the skin, rectum or nasal
mucosa.

Answer 1

Ointments

Question 2

These are semi-solid emulsions, that is
mixtures of oil and water.

Answer 2

Creams

Question 3

These are semisolid system in which a liquid phase is constrained within a 3-D polymeric matrix

Answer 3

Gel (jellies)

Question 4

Gels are constrained within a 3-D polymeric matrix consisting of?

Answer 4

natural or synthetic gum

Question 5

They are used for medication, lubrication and some miscellaneous applications like carrier for spermicidal agents to be used intra-vaginally.

Answer 5

Gel (jellies)

Question 6

It is an Old preparation which is soft, viscous, pasty preparation for external use.

Answer 6

Poultice

Question 7

Poultice are applied to skin while they are?

Answer 7

Hot

Question 8

These must retain heat for a considerable time because they are intended to supply warmth to inflamed parts of body.

Answer 8

Poultice

Question 9

These are basically ointments into which a high percentage of insoluble solid has been added

Answer 9

Pastes

Question 10

What are the two types of Pastes?

Answer 10

Fatty Pastes and Non-Greasy Pastes

Question 11

These are free flowing very fine powders for external use.

Answer 11

Dusting Powders

Question 12

TRUE OR FALSE: Dusting Powders cannot be used on open wounds unless the powders are sterilized

Answer 12

TRUE

Question 13

These are fluid, semi-fluid or, occasionally, semi-solid preparations intended for application to the skin. Applied with rubbing friction

Answer 13

Liniments

Question 14

Liniments can be in what form?

Answer 14

They may be alcoholic or oily solutions or emulsions

Question 15

TRUE OR FALSE: Liniments can be applied to broken skin.

Answer 15

FALSE

Question 16

These are fluid preparations (aqueous) for external application without friction either dabbed on the skin or applied on a suitable dressing and covered with a waterproof dressing to reduce evaporation.

Answer 16

Lotions

Question 17

This is a solution of nitrocellulose in ether or acetone, sometimes with the addition of alcohols.

Answer 17

Collodion

Question 18

What is the generic name for Collodion?

Answer 18

Pyroxylin solution

Question 19

These are liquids for application to the skin or
mucous membranes which contain volatile solvent that evaporates quickly to leave a dry resinous film of medicament.

Answer 19

Paints

Question 20

Several different types of pharmaceutical product may be packaged in pressurized
dispensers, known as?

Answer 20

aerosols.