Dosage Forms

Question 1

dilate pupils

Answer 1

mydriatics

Question 2

constrict pupils

Answer 2

miotics

Question 3

induce vomiting

Answer 3

emetics

Question 4

alleviate pain

Answer 4

analgesics

Question 5

the component which produces the pharmacological activity

Answer 5

Drug

Question 6

inactive ingredient present in a dosage form

Answer 6

excipient

Question 7

finished dosage form that contains the active ingredient, generally, but NOT necessarily, in association with one or more other ingredients

Answer 7

Drug Product

Question 8

formulation containing a specific quantity of active ingredient(s) in combination with one or more excipients

Answer 8

Dosage form

Question 9

formulations which provide a therapeutic amount of drug to the proper site in the body promptly and maintain the desired drug concentration

Answer 9

Drug Delivery System

Question 10

products that allow for the uniform release or targeting of drugs into the body

Answer 10

Drug Delivery System

Question 11

provides mechanism for the safe and convenient delivery of the drugs

Answer 11

dosage forms

Question 12

means of administering drugs as formulated preparations

Answer 12

Drug Delivery System

Question 13

mixture of finely divided drugs or chemicals in dry form which can be used internally or externally

Answer 13

powders

Question 14

mortar and pestle

Aka 1:10 dilution (10%)

Answer 14

Trituration

Question 15

mortar and pestle for solution, suspension and ointments

Answer 15

glass

Question 16

MandP for soft aggregates and crystals

Answer 16

Porcelain

Question 17

MandP for crystalline solid

Answer 17

Wedgewood

Question 18

with the use of volatile solvent and for gummy like particles (like camphor)

Answer 18

Pulverization by intervention

Question 19

with the use of non volatile, nonsolvent

Answer 19

levigation

Question 20

TorF Levigating agent do not dissolve the AI

Answer 20

T

Question 21

with the use of rotary cutter • hammer

• roller mills

Answer 21

Milling

Question 22

use of spatula on a pill tile or sheet of paper and not for potent powders

Answer 22

Spatulation

Question 23

used when a potent substance is to be mixed with a large amount of diluent

Answer 23

Geometric dilution

Question 24

process of mixing powders in a large container rotated by a motor

Answer 24

tumbling

Question 25

aka chartulae

Answer 25

Divided powders

Question 26

T/F bulk powders contain potent substances

Answer 26

F

Question 27

Paper used for hygroscopic and deliquescent powders

Answer 27

Waxed

Question 28

Paper with no moisture resisting properties, for pharmaceutical elegance

Answer 28

Bond

Question 29

Paper glazed, transparent and moisture resistant

Answer 29

Glassine

Question 30

are prepared agglomerates of smaller particles of powder

Answer 30

Granules

Question 31

T/F Powders are used for flowability for tableting

Answer 31

F

Question 32

are solid dosage forms in which medicinal agents and/or inert substances are enclosed in a small gelatin shell

Answer 32

Capsules

Question 33

is obtained by the partial hydrolysis of collagen obtained from the skin, white connective tissues and bones of animals

Answer 33

Gelatin

Question 34

T/F Alkali hydrolysis is type A

Answer 34

F

Question 35

made from a mixture of gelatin, colorants & opacifying agents

Answer 35

hard gelatin capsules

Question 36

gelatin + polyhydric alcohol (glycerol C3O3 H10, soribtol

Answer 36

Soft gelatin capsules

Question 37

are solid dosage forms usually prepared with the aid of suitable pharmaceutical excipients

Answer 37

Tablets

Question 38

to increase palatability of the preparation

Answer 38

effervescence

Question 39

T/F Citric acid alone can produce a sticky tablet

Answer 39

t

Question 40

T/F Tartaric acid alone can produce crumbling tablets

Answer 40

T

Question 41

T/F Rapidly dissolving if more than 80% of the labeled amount of drug substance dissolves within 30 minutes using apparatus I or II in a volume of less than 900 mL buffer solution.

Answer 41

F - 85

Question 42

designed to dissolve in alkaline pH to release medication in the small intestine

Answer 42

enteric coated tablet

Question 43

used by doctor for extemporaneous for parenteral solutions

Answer 43

hypodermic tablets

Question 44

moist mass of meal, herb; applied hot in cloth

Answer 44

Cataplasm

Question 45

spread upon a backing material (local)

Answer 45

Plaster

Question 46

administers drug in prolong period of time (systemic)

Answer 46

Transdermal patch

Question 47

urethral suppositories aka

Answer 47

Bougies

Question 48

fatty base composed of coconut oil

Answer 48

wecobee

Question 49

preparation of suppositories

Answer 49

handrolling, compression, fusion method

Question 50

are liquid preparations, that contain one or more chemical substances dissolved in a suitable solvent or mixture of mutually miscible solvents

Answer 50

Solutions

Question 51

other name for vaginal suppositories

Answer 51

pessaries

Question 52

aka medicated water

Answer 52

aromatiic water

Question 53

solutions containing high concentration of sucrose or other sugars

Answer 53

syrup

Question 54

are aqueous solutions directed against a part or into a cavity of the body

Answer 54

douches

Question 55

employed to evacuate the bowel

Answer 55

evacuation enema

Question 56

influence the general system by absorption or affect a local disease

Answer 56

retention enema

Question 57

are aqueous solutions used for deodorant, refreshing or antiseptic effect or for control of plaque

Answer 57

mouthwashes

Question 58

are aqueous solutions used for treating the pharynx and nasopharynx by forcing air from the lungs through the gargle which is held in the throat

Answer 58

gargles

Question 59

are clear, pleasantly flavoured, sweetened hydroalcoholic solutions intended for oral use

Answer 59

elixir

Question 60

aka essences

Answer 60

spirits

Question 61

are alcoholic or hydroalcoholic solutions of volatile substances

Answer 61

spirits

Question 62

are alcoholic or hydroalcoholic solutions prepared from vegetable materials or from chemical substances

Answer 62

tinctures

Question 63

are liquid preparations of vegetable drugs containing alcohol as solvent, preservative or both and so made that unless otherwise specified in an individual monograph, each mL contains 1 g of the standard drug

Answer 63

fluiextracts

Question 64

locally applied solutions that constrict pores and precipitate proteins

Answer 64

astringent

Question 65

aka embrocations

Answer 65

liniments

Question 66

produced though the action of nitric acid and sulfuric acid on purified cotton

Answer 66

pyroxilin

Question 67

are liquid preparations composed of pyroxylin dissolved in a nonaqueous solvent mixture usually composed of 1 alcohol and 3 ether, with or without added medicinal substances

Answer 67

collodions