(Midterms) DDS Lec Quiz 2 Flashcards
These are semisolid preparations that can be dissolved or dispersed in either W/O or O/W emulsion
Cream
Creams are preparations dissolved or dispersed in either?
- Water-In-Oil Emulsion (W/O)
- Oil-In-Water Emulsion (O/W)
- Another type of Water-washable Base
An oil-in-water emulsion that contains large percentage of water and stearic acid or other oleaginous components.
Vanishing Cream
Vanishing creams are what type of cream?
Oil-In-Water Emulsion
what is the residue of the vanishing cream after water evaporates
Stearic Acid
Why are creams preffered to ointments
Easier to spread and remove
Example of W/O cream
Cold Cream
Example of O/W cream
Hydrophilic Ointment
Creams are generally described as what?
Non-washable or Washable
What is easier to remove W/O emulsion or O/W emulsion
O/W Emulsion (aqueous external continuous phase)
Gels are sometimes called what?
Jellies
Semi solids consisting of dispersion of small or large molecules in an an aqueous liquid vehicle
Gels
Synthetic macromolecule gelling agent example
Carbomer 934
Cellulose derivative gelling agent example
Carboxymethylcellulose/Hydroxypropylmethylcellulose
Natural gums gelling agent example
Tragacanth
Gels in which the macromolecules are uniformly distributed throughout a liquid with no apparent boundaries between the dispersed macromolecules and the liquid
Single-phase gels
Gel mass consisting of floccules of small distinct particles
Two-phase system
floccules of small distinct particles are referred as what
Magma
Example of a two-phase system
Milk of Magnesia/Magnesia Magma
consists a precipitate of Magnesium Hydroxide
What do gels form when it thickens on standing
Thixotrope
must be shaken before use to liquefy the gel and enable pouring
a time-dependent shear thinning property
Thixotropy
Gelling agents that contain a drug substance
Medicated Gel
may be administered in the eye, skin, nose, vagina, and rectum
Gel that contains testosterone
Androgel 1.62%
Androgen indicated for replacement therapy in adult males for conditions associated with a deficiency of testosterone
Androgel 1.62%
Delivers about 20mg of testosterone per pump actuation. applied topically in the shoulders and upper arms.
addition of this to form jellylike
gelling agent
semisolid preparations intended for application to the skin. Containing a larger portion of solid material than ointments.
Pastes
True or False:
Pastes can be prepared in the same manner as ointments, by direct mixing or the use ofheat to soften the base prior to incorporating the solids
True
Pastes are not suited for application to?
Hairy parts of the body
Example of Paste
Zinc Oxide Paste
Better able to protect the skin and absorb secretions than is Zinc Oxide Ointment
Zinc oxide paste AKA
Lassar’s Plain Zinc Paste
How is Zinc Oxide Paste prepared
25% zinc oxide
25% starch
with white petrolatum
Solid or semisolid ADHESIVE MASSES spread on a backing of paper, fabric, moleskin, or plastic
Plasters
Adhesive material of a plaster is what
Rubber base or Synthetic Resin
True or False:
Plasters are applied to the skin to provide prolonged contact at the site.
True
Plasters that provide protection or mechanical support at the site of application
Unmedicated Plasters
Plasters that provide effects at the site of application
Medicated Plasters
True or False:
Plasters cannot be cut to size to conform to the surface to be covered
False, you may cut plasters to conform to the surface to be covered
Example of Medicated Plaster
Salicylic Acid Plaster
Used on the toes for the removal of corns
Salicylic Acid Plaster
Where is Salicylic Acid Plaster used, and what is it used for?
Used in the toes to remove corn
Concentration of salicylic acid used in commercial
corn plasters
10-40%
Plastic masses containing gelatin, glycerin, water, and an added medical substances, such as Zinc Oxide
Glycerogelatins
Glycerogelatins are masses containing how many percentage of gelatin, glycerin, water, and medicinal substance
15% Gelatin (fifTIN)
40% Glycerin (kwaRINta)
35% Water (waTER)
10% Medicated substance
What is the temperature of Glycerogelatins cooled to be applied?
Slightly above body temperature
The most recent official glycerogelatin
Zinc Gelatin
Glycerogelatins are usually covered by what?
Bandage
Used in the treatment of varicose ulcers.
Zinc Gelatin
It was also known as ZINC GELATIN BOOT because of its ability to form a pressure bandage.
Topical dermatologic products are packaged in what?
Jars
Tubes
Syringes