Wk 1 Chapter 29

Question 1

balance with sensitivity requirements of 6mg

Answer 1

Class A balance

Question 2

plate made of ground glass with a nonabsorbent surface

Answer 2

Compounding slab

Question 3

cup-shaped vessel in which materials are ground or crushed

Answer 3

Mortar

Question 4

balance non indicated for prescription compounding

Answer 4

Counter balance

Question 5

reduced to a fine powder by friction

Answer 5

Trituration

Question 6

liquid vehicle in which ingredients are dissolved

Answer 6

solvent

Question 7

grind into a smooth surface with moisture

Answer 7

levigate

Question 8

sweetened liquids that contain alcohol or water

Answer 8

Elixirs

Question 9

the weight of an empty capsule

Answer 9

tare capsule

Question 10

solid and small cylindrically molded or compressed tablets

Answer 10

tablet triturates

Question 11

used when drug stability or solubility is a concern

Answer 11

powders

Question 12

Manufacturing of prescription products for resale to pharmacies is regulated by the

Answer 12

food and drug administration (FDA)

Question 13

Preparation of sterile products requires

Answer 13

special training and skills

Question 14

Which balance is NOT appropriate for prescription compounding

Answer 14

counterbalance

Question 15

When compounding a solution, which form of the drug should be used?

Answer 15

salt form

Question 16

a two-pan device that may be used for weighing small amounts of drugs (not more than 120 grams) is called a(n)

Answer 16

class A prescription balance

Question 17

an example of a drug that is applied topically but is intended for systemic absorption into the body is

Answer 17

nitroglycerin

Question 18

why are balance weights usually made of a metal such as brass

Answer 18

metal is corrosion resistant

Question 19

which balance is moe appropriate for weighing out bulk quantities of products

Answer 19

counterbalance

Question 20

which type of measuring device is most accurate for volumes greater than 1.5mL?

Answer 20

cylindrical graduate

Question 21

mortars and pestles are usually made of all the following EXCEPT

Answer 21

ceramic

Question 22

unlike compounded solutions, suspensions

Answer 22

have problematic physical stability once compounded

Question 23

which type of base is a water-miscible base often used in vaginal and rectal suppositories

Answer 23

glycerinated gelatin

Question 24

when compounding solutions, the drug should be dissolved in the

Answer 24

solvent in which it is more soluble

Question 25

what is the advantage of a conical graduate

Answer 25

easier to clean

Question 26

Tablet molds are commonly made of

Answer 26

metal

Question 27

suspensions made of either small inorganic particles or large organic molecules interpenetrated by a liquid

Answer 27

gel

Question 28

liquid dosage form in which active ingredients are dissolved in a liquid vehicle

Answer 28

solution

Question 29

liquid substance in which another substance is being dissolved

Answer 29

solvent

Question 30

water-based emulsion in which drugs in powder or crystal form are usually mixed in for topical use

Answer 30

cream

Question 31

oil-in-water or water-in-oil emulsion characterized by a high content of solids

Answer 31

pastes

Question 32

liquid dosage form that contains solid drug particles floating in a liquid medium

Answer 32

suspension

Question 33

oil-based emulsion in which drugs in powder or crystal form are usually mixed in for topical use

Answer 33

ointment

Question 34

which type of base is used most commonly for rectal suppositories

Answer 34

cocoa butter

Question 35

solid device that is used to crush or grind material in a mortar

Answer 35

pestle

Question 36

device used for measuring liquids that has a narrow diameter

Answer 36

cylindrical graduate

Question 37

two-pan device that may be used to weigh small amounts of drugs (less than 120g)

Answer 37

class A prescription

Question 38

device used for measuring liquids that has a wide top and a tapers from top to bottom

Answer 38

conical graduate

Question 39

device capable of weighing much larger quantities (up to 5kg)

Answer 39

counterbalance

Question 40

long, thin, calibrated hollow tube that is made of glass and is used for measuring liquids

Answer 40

pipette

Question 41

cup-shaped vessel in which materials are ground or crushed

Answer 41

mortar

Question 42

plate made of ground glass with a hard, flat, and nonabsorbent surface for mixing compounds

Answer 42

compounding slab

Question 43

used to transfer solid ingredients to weighing pans and ointment slabs to mix compounds

Answer 43

spatula

Question 44

when measuring out a liquid in a graduate, the upper surface of the liquid in called

Answer 44

meniscus

Question 45

compounding slabs are also known as

Answer 45

ointment slabs

Question 46

when mixing two or more powders, you should

Answer 46

pulverize them separately to the same particle size

Question 47

Class A balance have a sensitivity requirement of

Answer 47

6mg

Question 48

the type of mortar and pestle that has the advantage of being nonporous and nonstaining is

Answer 48

glass

Question 49

which device is used to shrink bands into vials

Answer 49

heat gun

Question 50

ointments are considered

Answer 50

oil-based and semisolid

Question 51

the largest capsule size that should be given orally to patients is

Answer 51

number 0

Question 52

spatulas are usually made of

Answer 52

all of these

Question 53

when reconstitution dry powders of parenteral drugs, it is important to know the

Answer 53

correct diluent

Question 54

the maximum amount that can be weighed out with a Class A balance is

Answer 54

120g

Question 55

which piece of equipment is designed for mixing and melting substances

Answer 55

beaker

Question 56

the minimum amount you should measure with a 100 ml graduated cylinder is

Answer 56

20ml

Question 57

balance weights should only be handled with

Answer 57

forceps

Question 58

when measuring out of a liquid, it is good practice to

Answer 58

all these

Question 59

the smallest size graduate available is

Answer 59

5 ml

Question 60

which piece of equipment is used to remove seals placed onto vials

Answer 60

decapper

Question 61

the first step in adding a salt to a syrup is to add

Answer 61

salt to a few milliliters of water

Question 62

sterility of compounded products can be achieved through the following methods, except

Answer 62

freezing