PHARMACEUTICAL AIDS AND NECESSITIES Flashcards
1
Q
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
2
Q
absorb carbon dioxide which would otherwise accumulate in the system
A
Soda lime
3
Q
Reason for controlling pH
A
Chemical stability
Solubility of the drug
Patient’s comfort