LAB

Question 1

Used to dissolve another substance in preparation of a solution

Answer 1

solvent

Question 2

Used to increase thickness or hardness of a preparation, usually an ointment

Answer 2

stiffening agent

Question 3

Substances that absorb to surfaces or interfaces to reduce surface or interfacial tension.

Answer 3

surfactant

Question 4

Viscosity-increasing agent used to reduce sedimentation rate of particles

Answer 4

suspending agent

Question 5

Used to impart sweetness to a preparation

Answer 5

sweetening agent

Question 6

Prevent tablet ingredients from sticking to punches and dies during production

Answer 6

tablet antiadherents

Question 7

An agent capable of holding other molecules onto its surface by physical or chemical (chemisorption) means

Answer 7

adsorbent

Question 8

Used in liquid preparations to provide acidic medium for product stability

Answer 8

acidifying agent

Question 9

Used in liquid preparations to provide alkaline medium for product stability

Answer 9

alkalinizing agent

Question 10

Used in liquid and semisolid preparations to prevent growth of fungi.

Answer 10

antifungal preservative

Question 11

Used in liquid and semisolid preparations to prevent growth of microorganisms

Answer 11

antimicrobial preservative

Question 12

Used to prevent deterioration of preparations by Oxidation

Answer 12

antioxidant

Question 13

Used to resist change in pH

Answer 13

buffering agent

Question 14

Used to impart color to liquid and solid (e.g., tablets and capsules) preparations

Answer 14

colorant

Question 15

vehicle for suppositories

Answer 15

suppository base

Question 16

Used to promote and maintain dispersion of finely subdivided particles of liquid in a vehicle in which it is immiscible. End product may be a liquid emulsion or semisolid emulsion (e.g., a cream)

Answer 16

emulsifying agent

Question 17

Used to impart a pleasant flavor and often odor to a preparation. In addition to the natural flavorants listed, many synthetic ones are used

Answer 17

flavorant

Question 18

Substances used to cause adhesion of powder particles in tablet granulations

Answer 18

tablet binders