PHARMACEUTICAL AIDS AND NECESSITIES Flashcards by John Paul Nacario

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a mixture of calcium hydroxides and sodium or potassium hydroxide or both, intended for use in metabolism tests, anesthesia and oxygen therapy

A

Soda lime

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absorb carbon dioxide which would otherwise accumulate in the system

A

Soda lime

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Reason for controlling pH

A

Chemical stability

Solubility of the drug

Patient’s comfort

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