OINTMENTS, CREAMS AND GELS II

Question 1

semisolid preparations intended for application to the skin.

Answer 1

PASTES

Question 2

MISCELLANEOUS SEMISOLID PREPARATIONS

Answer 2

pastes
plasters
glycerogelatins

Question 3

contain a larger proportion of solid material (such as 25%) than ointments and therefore are _______.

Answer 3

stiffer

Question 4

prepared by mixing 25% each of zinc oxide and starch with white
petrolatum.

Answer 4

zinc oxide paste (Lassar’s Plain Zinc Paste)

Question 5

• solid or semisolid adhesive masses
• applied to the skin to provide prolonged contact at the site

Answer 5

PLASTERS

Question 6

used to protect an area of the skin

Answer 6

unmedicated plasters

Question 7

provide effects at the site of application

Answer 7

Medicated plasters

Question 8

known for sticking well and offering support

Answer 8

Adhesive tape

Question 9

plastic masses containing gelatin (15%), glycerin (40%), water (35%), and an added medicinal substance (10%)

Answer 9

GLYCEROGELATIN

Question 10

removal of corns

Answer 10

Salicylic acid plaster

Question 11

treatment of varicose ulcers

Answer 11

Zinc gelatin

Question 12

made of clear or opaque glass or plastic.

Answer 12

Ointment jars

Question 13

used to package topical pharmaceutical products.

Answer 13

Tubes

Question 13

alternative route for drugs

Answer 13

Conjunctiva and sclera

Question 14

used for lightsensitive products

Answer 14

Opaque jars

Question 15

major route by which drugs enter the eye through simple diffusion.

Answer 15

Cornea

Question 16

cleared from the eye as slowly as 0.5% per minute,

Answer 16

Ophthalmic ointments

Question 17

is generally applied to dry, scaly skin;

Answer 17

Ointment

Question 18

s applied to weeping or oozing surfaces;

Answer 18

Cream

Question 19

s applied to intertriginous areas

Answer 19

Lotion