Osmosis Flashcards
Define osmosis
The solvent (e.g. water) moves from an area of low concentration of solute to high concentration of solute
Define osmotic pressure
The external pressure that must be applied to a solution to prevent dilution by water
What is a hypertonic solution?
Conc of dissolved components (e.g. salts,) is higher in blood serum compared to RBC’S - through osmosis water moves out into the blood serum to balance the solute conc –> cell shrinks –> fatigue;sleepiness
just remember cell SHRINKS and the WHY will come automatically
What is a hypotonic solution?
Conc of dissolved components (e.g. salts,) is lower in blood serum compared to RBC’S –> cell BURSTS as water moves into the cell (i.e. a higher conc. of solute)
CELL BURSTS
When preparing IV bags the solution needs to be as isotonic as possible (i.e. 308 mOSM). Is this a true statement
YES
What’s the outermost layer of the skin and what does it contain?
Epidermis and it contains the strateum corneum, granular cell layer, spinous cell layer, basal cell layer
What is the second outermost layer of the skin and what does it contain?
Dermis and it contains glands, nerves, hair follicles, muscle fibres
Theres 5
Describe the barriers the skin acts act? (MMMTR)
- Mechanical:
- Microbiological: stops infection
- Radiation: protects againsts UV light
- Temperature regulation but not a good barrier against hot or cold
- Mechanical shock: protects against blows and shocks
Outline the trans-appendael route of drug asborption through the skin
Travels into the internal layers of skin through sweat ducts and **hair follicles **
outline the transcellular route (main route) of drug absorption through the skin
Travels through dead keratinocyte’s by passing the lipid membrane and cytoplasm
- travels through CELLS
outline the intercellular route of drug absorption through the skin
Travels via the spaces between the skin cells
Pimple treatment options
Salicyilic acid, benzoyl peroxide and azaliac acid
There are 5
List the properties of an effective topical dosage form
- Stable
- High Safety Range
- Easy to apply
- non-irritating excipients
- Contains an anti-septic
Does a topical dosage form need to be isotonic?
Does it need to be one particular formation
No and No
Are systematic treatments for the inner ear possible? How does it pose a problem?
Possible, however:
1. blood labyrinth of the ear = higher doses
2. Systematic treats both ears however infectoin may be in only one ear