Suppositories Ointment Vaginal Administration

Question 1

Which is not an advantage of rectal administration?

A. Avoid breakdown certain drugs that are susceptible to GIT
B. Can avoid first pass effect that results higher blood level of the drug.
C. Avoid to administer larger doses of drugs than oral (tablet or capsule)
D. Patients experiencing nausea and vomiting can use rectal administration

Answer 1

B. Can avoid first pass effect that results higher blood level of the drug.

Question 2

All the physiologic factors affect suppositiories drugs EXCEPT:

A. Circulation route
B. Buffering capacity
C. Stomach acid
D. Colonic content

Answer 2

C. Stomach acid

Question 3

Which is not an ointment base?

A. Oleaginous or Hydrocarbon bases
B. Water-removable bases
C. Absorption bases
D. Distribution bases

Answer 3

D. Distribution bases

Question 4

O/W emulsion hydrophilic oitment, USP is an example of which ointment base?

A. Oleaginous base
B. Absorption base
C. Water-soluble base
D. Water removable base

Answer 4

C. Water-removable base