Compounding And Measurements Flashcards
Compounding record
Record of What actually happened when the preparation was compounded
Formulation record
Formulas and procedures for what should happen when a preparation is compounded
Aliquot
A portion of a mixture
Arrest knob
The knob on a balance that prevents any movement of the balance pans
Calibrate
To set, mark or check the graduations of a measuring device
Meniscus
The curved surface of a column of liquid
Geometric dilution
A technique for mixing two powders of unequal quantity
Spatulation
Mixing powders with a spatula
Trituration
The process of grinding powders to reduce particle size
Levigation
Titurating a powder with a solvent in which it is insoluble to reduce its particle size
Sonication
Exposure to high frequency sound waves
Flocculating agent
Electrolytes used in the preparation of suspensions to form particles that can be easily redispersed
Thickening agent
An ingredient used in the preparation of suspensions to increase the viscosity of the liquid
Emulsifier
A stabilizing agent in emulsions
Hydrophilic emulsifier
A stabilizing agent for water based sispersion mediums
Immiscible
Cannot be mixed
Lipophilic emulsifier
A stabilizing agent for oil based dispersion mediums
Mucilage
A wet, slimy liquid formed as an initial step in the wet gum method
Oil in water emulsion
Oil dispersed in a water base
Primary emulsion
The initial emulsion to which ingredients are added to create the final product
Water in oil emulsion
Water dispersed in an oil base
Miscible
Capable of being mixed together
Punch method
A method for filling capsules by repeatedly pushing, or punching the capsule into an amount of drug powder
Osmotic pressure
A characteristic of a solution determined by the number of dissolved particles in it
