Exam 1 Flashcards
Large Volume Parenteral
more than 100 ml
Small Volume Parenteral
equal or less than 100ml
Common standard filter that filters all fungi and bacteria
0.22 microns
What is the rated pore size that filters particulates?
1-5 microns
IND for patients with life-threatening or severely debilitating illnesses, where no satisfactory alternative exist–
Expanded Access IND
Crystalline form of drug more likely to change over time– (Metastable or stable)
metastable
Drugs of what polarity are more likely to be reabsorbed in the kidney?
Non-polar
The intradermal injection volume is
0.1 mL
Intraosseous- route
into bone marrow cavity
Intraperitoneal- route
into space between layers of parietal+visceral peritoneum
The larger the catheter + needle gauges, the ____ will be the diameter
smaller
The ideal IV tonicity range is
240-340 mOsm/L
Intrapleural- route
into pleural cavity ( space between parietal + visceral layers of pleura)
Embolism is …
obstruction of blood vessel
Efflorescence is…
the release of water if hydration from a crystal hydrates.
Type of infusion where a 2nd IV fluid is placed through a connection (Y-port) in the primary IV infusion set is…
Piggyback infusion
Biopharmaceutics is…
the study of physical and chemical properties of drugs and their proper dosage related to the onset, duration, and intensity of drug action.
In aqueous solution, these type of excipients called _____, help solubilize drugs by reducing solvent polarity to better match solute polarity.
Cosolvents
If IV is > 500 mOsm/L, consider _____ administration because of possible phlebitis.
Central
The unionized form of a drug will have a (larger or smaller) P than ionized form.
Larger
Unionized= Nonpolar=lipophilic=larger P
Intra-articular…
into the synovial sacs of joints
This preservative cannot be given to neonates (newborns)
Benzyl alcohol
liver too immature to detoxify preservative
granuloma…
a mass of granulation tissue produced in response to chronic infection, inflammation, a foreign body, or unknown causes.
Bacterial endotoxin…
lipopolysaccharide (LPS) associated with outer membrane of gram-negative bacteria (pyrogen)
Bacterial endotoxin are too (small or large) for sterilizinng filters
too small
The critical portion of bacterial endotoxin is …
Lipid A
cause shock/fever
Pyrogen is difficult to eliminate because they are ….
small, soluble, and inanimate
Effective inactivation of pyrogens are …
Dry Heat + Alkylation
Vehicle is …
a carrying agent for a drug substance (no therapeutic activity and nontoxic)
Hypodermic route of administration called _____, the fat tissue below the dermis (composed of connective and adipose tissue)
Subcutaneous (SC)
Bolus (push) is …
a concentrated medication/solution given rapidly (1-5 minutes)
In the pre-clinical stage of drug development, what is the term for the area of investigation that involves studying the biochemical and physiological effects of the drug?
Pharmacodynamics
The degree of a drug’s ionization can be important for ….
drug’s absorption, dissolution, and receptor interactions
What best explains why a metastable crystalline form of a solid drug exhibited greater bioavailability than its stable counterpart?
metastable form had greater solubility
_____ is an expedited program for a serious condition where preliminary clinical evidence indicates that the drug may demonstrate substantial improvement over available therapy on a clinically significant endpoint.
Breakthrough therapy
____ would be the best choice of agent for altering the solubility of a drug if the goal is to reduce solvent polarity to better match solute polarity.
Glycerin
In the FDA’s expedited programs for serious conditions, a marker that is thought to predict clinical benefit is called…
Surrogate Endpoint
The more lipophilic the drug the (greater or lesser) the partition coefficient (P)
greater
The (more or less) lipophilic the drug the greater the partition coefficient
more
The partition coefficient is calculated by…
the concentration of the drug in the organic phase (nonpolar) divided by the concentration in the aqueous phase (polar).
Renal excretion of drugs– albumin-bound drug (is or is not) readily filtered through the capillaries of the glomeruli
is not
Renal excretion of drugs– some drugs experience active reabsorption into the bloodstream by …
uptake transporters in the proximal tubules
Renal excretion of drugs– some drugs experience active secretion into the proximal tubules by…
various efflux transporters
Renal excretion of drugs– nonpolar and relatively lipophilic drugs tend to (remain in or diffuse out) the filtrate.
Diffuse out
_____ is an Intravenous administration of fluid over 1-5 minute time period.
Bolus
____ is a Noyes-whiney equation parameter that is most likely affected when a pharmacist agitates the medium in order to speed the dissolution of a drug.
H, thickness of the static boundary layer
In the oxidation of drugs, chain-initiating radicals can be generated by …
Light, Heat, Transition Metals
Parenteral routes of CNS drug administration that involve administering the medication directly into the CSF are ….
Intrathecal or intraventricular
A highly concentrated solute layer around a dissolving solid where solute movement is stagnant relative to movement in the bulk liquid is …
static boundary layer
phlebitis is …
the inflammation of a vein (injury to endothelial cells)
Most common site for self-injection is…
Subcutaneous
____ a controlled method of prolonged drug infusion that includes the ability to control delivery rate.
continuous infusion
Cosolvents are blended with ____ to achieve optimal polarity
water
type of plastic that is transparent, flexible, has high water and oxygen permeability, and plasticizer leaching as a problem
Polyvinylchloride (PVC)
Polyvinylchloride has ____ as a problem
plasticizer leaching (release of components into content)
(Multiple or single) dose parenteral products must have preservatives.
Multiple
Dry heat sterilization is better for
heat stable, moisture-labile entities
____ an IV catheter inserted into a peripheral vein but with its tip in central IV site
PICC line
Peripherally inserted central catheter
____ cuts off flow of primary line to prevent mixing
back-check valve
___ is the patient population used for Phase 1 clinical trials.
Healthy volunteers
Thrombus is a…
blood clot
IM + SC pH range is …
4 - 9
IM injection sites are …
Gluteal (buttocks)
Deltoid (upper arm)
Vastus Lateralis (lateral thigh)
IM injection site suitable for children under 3 years old is …
Vastus lateralis
Accelerated stability studies are used by manufacturers to predict …
shelf-life
Intrathecal …
into subarachnoid space in lumbar region of spinal cord (between pia + arachnoid that contains CSF)
Cellulitis…
an acute, inflammation of connective tissue of the skin resulting from staph, strep, or other bacterial infection
Embolus is…
a mass of undissolved matter present in blood or lymphatic vessel brought here by the blood or lymph current (may be solid, gas, or liquid)
Most common vehicle for parenteral is…
water
3 Major processes involved in renal excretion is ….
- Glomerular filtration
- Secretion
- Reabsorption
Epidural…
space between dura mater and connective tissue lining the vertebral canal (on or over dura mater)
Ideal pH range for parenteral are …
7 - 7.8
Intraoccular…
injection into the eyeball
_____ an expedited program allows drug approval based on surrogate endpoint.
accelerated approval
Accelerated approval is an expedited program that allows drug approval based on ______
surrogate endpoint
Some examples of chelators are…
citric acid, tartaric acid, EDTA
Chelators are …
synergistic/antioxidant agents that minimize metal content
Surfactants are..
amphiphilic molecules that have a tendency to accumulate (absorb) at the interface between 2 phases
NDA phase that occurs after the drug is approved by FDA is…
Phase 4/ Post-Marketing
_____ type of interaction allows poorly soluble drugs to fit within the hydrophobic core of the cyclodextrin.
noncovalent interaction
Amorphous form is…
no repeating (periodic) arrangement, most readily soluble crystal form
_____ are colloidal-size structure, formed by surfactants, helps solubilize nonpolar drugs within its hydrocarbon core.
Micelle
ADME Studies… Stands for..
Absorption, Distribution, Metabolism, Excretion
Drug metabolism that occurs before reaching the systemic circulation is called…
first-pass metabolism
The internal structure of the crystal determines its…
habit
Propagation of free radicals….
free radicals grow in number
The purpose of Phase 2 clinical trials is ….
mainly effectiveness + short-term safety
Lyophilization…
to make “solvent loving” freeze-drying
Cyclodextrin solubilization…
“Host” lipophilic “guest compounds (drugs)” in their hydrophobic core
Drugs distribute (faster or slower) to well-perfused organs such as liver, kidney, + brain
faster
____ preferred administered injection if you want the drug to be directly administered into circulation.
Intravascularly (Intravenous IV-most common)
Thickness of the static boundary layer can be decreased by ….
agitation
Contents of glass ampules must be ____ after breaking.
filtered
The pharmacy has run out of Drug X (monohydrate) and instead fills Drug X (Dihydrate). Is this acceptable?
NO,
Because hydrates are less soluble than their anhydrous counterparts
Are hydrates (less or more) soluble than their anhydrous counterparts?
less
____ type of NDA for generic drug products
Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA)
____ + _____ are two primary locations where First-pass metabolism may occur following oral drug administration.
Enterocytes + Hepatocytes
Cyclodextrin…
type of excipient, molecule composed of glucose subunits that helps to solubilize drugs within its hydrophobic cavity.
solubility is…
the concentration of a solute in a saturated solution at a certain temperature (amount dissolved per volume)
Prior to FDA approval, drug manufacturing facilities will be inspected to ensure they are in compliance with…
FDA’s Current Good Manufacturing Practice Standards
_____ must be filed with the FDA after clinical trials before a drug can be considered for approval.
New Drug Application (NDA)
Coring is…
plugging the needle with a piece of rubber
The melting point of two polymorphs of a drug will be (same or different)…
different, because of different molecular arrangements within the crystal
Organoleptic properties are…
susceptible to sensory impressions (ex. smell, color, taste)
Examples of Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS) are…
Superoxide
Hydrogen Peroxide
Hydroxyl Radical
Metastable is…
being in an unstable and transient but relatively long-lived state of a chemical/physical system (may change over time to a more stable form)
Liberation…
release of the drug from its dosage form
____ has an important role in restricting easy passage of drugs into CNS interstitium.
tight junctions
Indication…
specific (FDA approved) use for a drug
Partition is the …
movement of a molecule from one phase into another phase (between polar and nonpolar phases)