MISC 03 - Pre-Finals Quizzes Flashcards
Which among the following statements is NOT TRUE for elixirs?
a. Elixirs are more viscous than syrups
b. Elixirs are clear and pleasantly flavored intended for oral use
c. Elixirs contain 5-40% alcohol
d. Elixirs are less sweet than syrups
a. Elixirs are more viscous than syrups
Freely soluble
a. 10-30
b. 1-10
c. 100-1000
d. 30-100
b. 1-10
Soluble
a. 10-30
b. 1-10
c. 100-1000
d. 30-100
a. 10-30
Sparingly soluble
a. 10-30
b. 1-10
c. 100-1000
d. 30-100
d. 30-100
Slightly soluble
a. 10-30
b. 1-10
c. 100-1000
d. 30-100
c. 100-1000
Used for the treatment of nasopharyngeal condition by forcing air from the lungs through a gargle that is held in the throat and subsequently expectorated
a. Juices
b. Gargle
c. Douche
d. Mouthwash
b. Gargle
Mucilages are prone to decomposition and should never be made in large quantities that can be used immediately unless a preservative is added
a. True
b. False
a. True
Juices are expressed juices prepared from fresh ripe fruits, used in syrups which are employed as vehicles. Freshly expressed juices are preserved with benzoic acid allowed to stand at room temperature for several days until all pectin naturally present are destroyed by enzymatic action
a. True
b. False
a. True
SPIRITS are also known as ESSENCES and may be used pharmaceutically as flavoring agents and medicinally for the therapeutic value of the solute. Spirits contain NLT 80% of alcohol.
a. True
b. False
b. False (NLT 60% alcohol)
OLEOVITAMINS are fish liver oils diluted with edible vegetable oil or solution of the indicated vitamins or vitamin concentrate (usually Vitamin B & D) in fish liver oil
a. True
b. False
b. False (Vitamin A & D)
Oral rehydration solutions (ORS) are used for the treatment of patients with mild depletion (5-10%) of body weight, is composed of the following, EXCEPT:
a. 25g Dextrose
b. 45 mEq K
c. 20 mEq Cl
d. 30 mEq citrate
b. 45 mEq K
It is also known as CLYSTER, and commonly used for bowel cleansing and relieve constipation
a. Mucilage
b. Irrigations
c. Douche
d. Enemas
d. Enemas
Solutions or mixture of various substances in oil, alcoholic solution of soap, or emulsions, intended for external application.
a. Mucilage
b. Oleovitamins
c. Liniments
d. Collodions
c. Liniments
Acacia mucilage
a. Simple solution with maceration
b. Chemical reaction
c. Percolation
d. Direct solution
e. Alternate solution
f. Dispersion of gum in water
f. Dispersion of gum in water
Simple syrup
a. Simple solution with maceration
b. Chemical reaction
c. Percolation
d. Direct solution
e. Alternate solution
f. Dispersion of gum in water
c. Percolation
Peppermint spirit
a. Simple solution with maceration
b. Chemical reaction
c. Percolation
d. Direct solution
e. Alternate solution
f. Dispersion of gum in water
a. Simple solution with maceration
Belladonna tincture
a. Simple solution with maceration
b. Chemical reaction
c. Percolation
d. Direct solution
e. Alternate solution
f. Dispersion of gum in water
c. Percolation
Cinnamon water
a. Simple solution with maceration
b. Chemical reaction
c. Percolation
d. Direct solution
e. Alternate solution
f. Dispersion of gum in water
d. Direct solution
Concentrated peppermint water
a. Simple solution with maceration
b. Chemical reaction
c. Percolation
d. Direct solution
e. Alternate solution
f. Dispersion of gum in water
e. Alternate solution
Ethyl nitrate spirit
a. Simple solution with maceration
b. Chemical reaction
c. Percolation
d. Direct solution
e. Alternate solution
f. Dispersion of gum in water
b. Chemical reaction
Mouthwash, mouth rinse, oral rinse or mouth bath, is a liquid which is held in the mouth passively or swilled around the mouth by contraction of the perioral muscles and/or movement of the head
a. True
b. False
a. True
Tinctures are alcoholic or hydroalcoholic solutions prepared from vegetable or chemical substances
a. True
b. False
a. True
Preparation of pharmaceutical water wherein there is a passage of water through a column of cation & anion exchangers consisting of resins producing demineralized or deionized water
a. Reverse osmosis
b. Distillation
c. Ion-exchange
c. Ion-exchange
Collodions is/are syrupy solution of pyroxylin in a mixture of ether and alcohol (2:1); and often used as protectant
a. True
b. False
b. False (3:1)
Factors affecting solubility, EXCEPT:
a. Temperature
b. Pressure
c. Physical agitation
d. pH of the solution
e. None of the above
e. None of the above
Rubbing alcohol (70% ethanol alcohol) is composed of the following, EXCEPT:
a. 8 parts of acetone
b. 1.5 parts of methyl iso-propyl ketone
c. 100 parts of ethyl alcohol
d. None of the above
b. 1.5 parts of methyl iso-propyl ketone
Soaking using percolator
a. Decoction
b. Infusion
c. Percolation
d. Digestion
c. Percolation
Addition of hot/cold water
a. Decoction
b. Infusion
c. Percolation
d. Digestion
b. Infusion
Boiling for 15 minutes
a. Decoction
b. Infusion
c. Percolation
d. Digestion
a. Decoction
Applying of gentle heat
a. Decoction
b. Infusion
c. Percolation
d. Digestion
d. Digestion
Surfactants with HLB value (3-6) are greatly hydrophilic and produce O/W emulsions
a. True
b. False
b. False (W/O emulsions)
This usually operate between 35-55 pig at 70°F and may contain only 6-10% propellant
a. Foam aerosols
b. Surface aerosols
c. Space aerosols
d. None of the options
a. Foam aerosols
Emulsifying agent with greater hydrophilic character promotes an O/W emulsion → W/O emulsion through use of more hydrophobic emulsifiers
a. Plastic film theory
b. Surface tension theory
c. Viscosity theory
d. Oriented wedge theory
d. Oriented wedge theory
Qualities required for emulsifiers, EXCEPT:
a. Compatible with other ingredients
b. Non-toxic
c. Interfere with the therapeutic efficacy
d. Promote emulsification
e. Maintain stability for intended shelf life
c. Interfere with the therapeutic efficacy
Polyethylene gel
a. Hydrogels
b. Organogels
b. Organogels
Pectin paste
a. Hydrogels
b. Organogels
a. Hydrogels