Principles of Bulk Repackaging and Nonsterile Compounding Part 3

Question 1

The dissolution rate can be increased with stirring and heating. Dissolution is the act of a solute ____ in a solvent.

Answer 1

dissolving

Question 2

Viscosity refers to the ____ and ____ consistency of a liquid

Answer 2

thick and solid

Question 3

Buffers are solutions that can resist ____ changes with acid or base additions

Answer 3

pH

Question 4

Molded tablets disintegrate easily upon exposure to ____

Answer 4

moisture

Question 5

Capsules are filled using the punch method (the longer, thinner part of the capsule is punched, then attached to the ____)

Answer 5

cap

Question 6

Each capsule’s weight is recorded and the average weight is calculated. The capsules must not weigh less than ____% or more than 110% of the calculated weight for each unit

Answer 6

90

Question 7

Drugs that may degrade in high ____ can’t be made into hard lozenges

Answer 7

heat

Question 8

Examples of semisolid dose forms are medication sticks, hard sticks, soft sticks, creams, ointments, and ____

Answer 8

pastes

Question 9

Suppositories are also considered semisolid forms and can be used for administration to the vaginal, ____, or urethral area

Answer 9

rectal