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Wk 1 Chapter 29 Flashcards

1
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balance with sensitivity requirements of 6mg

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Class A balance

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2
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plate made of ground glass with a nonabsorbent surface

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Compounding slab

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3
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cup-shaped vessel in which materials are ground or crushed

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Mortar

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4
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balance non indicated for prescription compounding

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Counter balance

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5
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reduced to a fine powder by friction

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Trituration

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6
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liquid vehicle in which ingredients are dissolved

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solvent

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7
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grind into a smooth surface with moisture

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levigate

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8
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sweetened liquids that contain alcohol or water

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Elixirs

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9
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the weight of an empty capsule

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tare capsule

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10
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solid and small cylindrically molded or compressed tablets

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tablet triturates

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11
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used when drug stability or solubility is a concern

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powders

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12
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Manufacturing of prescription products for resale to pharmacies is regulated by the

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food and drug administration (FDA)

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13
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Preparation of sterile products requires

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special training and skills

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14
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Which balance is NOT appropriate for prescription compounding

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counterbalance

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15
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When compounding a solution, which form of the drug should be used?

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salt form

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16
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a two-pan device that may be used for weighing small amounts of drugs (not more than 120 grams) is called a(n)

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class A prescription balance

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17
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an example of a drug that is applied topically but is intended for systemic absorption into the body is

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nitroglycerin

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18
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why are balance weights usually made of a metal such as brass

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metal is corrosion resistant

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19
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which balance is moe appropriate for weighing out bulk quantities of products

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counterbalance

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20
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which type of measuring device is most accurate for volumes greater than 1.5mL?

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cylindrical graduate

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21
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mortars and pestles are usually made of all the following EXCEPT

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ceramic

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22
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unlike compounded solutions, suspensions

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have problematic physical stability once compounded

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23
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which type of base is a water-miscible base often used in vaginal and rectal suppositories

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glycerinated gelatin

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24
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when compounding solutions, the drug should be dissolved in the

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solvent in which it is more soluble

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25
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what is the advantage of a conical graduate

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easier to clean

26
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Tablet molds are commonly made of

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metal

27
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suspensions made of either small inorganic particles or large organic molecules interpenetrated by a liquid

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gel

28
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liquid dosage form in which active ingredients are dissolved in a liquid vehicle

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solution

29
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liquid substance in which another substance is being dissolved

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solvent

30
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water-based emulsion in which drugs in powder or crystal form are usually mixed in for topical use

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cream

31
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oil-in-water or water-in-oil emulsion characterized by a high content of solids

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pastes

32
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liquid dosage form that contains solid drug particles floating in a liquid medium

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suspension

33
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oil-based emulsion in which drugs in powder or crystal form are usually mixed in for topical use

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ointment

34
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which type of base is used most commonly for rectal suppositories

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cocoa butter

35
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solid device that is used to crush or grind material in a mortar

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pestle

36
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device used for measuring liquids that has a narrow diameter

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cylindrical graduate

37
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two-pan device that may be used to weigh small amounts of drugs (less than 120g)

A

class A prescription

38
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device used for measuring liquids that has a wide top and a tapers from top to bottom

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conical graduate

39
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device capable of weighing much larger quantities (up to 5kg)

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counterbalance

40
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long, thin, calibrated hollow tube that is made of glass and is used for measuring liquids

A

pipette

41
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cup-shaped vessel in which materials are ground or crushed

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mortar

42
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plate made of ground glass with a hard, flat, and nonabsorbent surface for mixing compounds

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compounding slab

43
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used to transfer solid ingredients to weighing pans and ointment slabs to mix compounds

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spatula

44
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when measuring out a liquid in a graduate, the upper surface of the liquid in called

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meniscus

45
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compounding slabs are also known as

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ointment slabs

46
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when mixing two or more powders, you should

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pulverize them separately to the same particle size

47
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Class A balance have a sensitivity requirement of

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6mg

48
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the type of mortar and pestle that has the advantage of being nonporous and nonstaining is

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glass

49
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which device is used to shrink bands into vials

A

heat gun

50
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ointments are considered

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oil-based and semisolid

51
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the largest capsule size that should be given orally to patients is

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number 0

52
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spatulas are usually made of

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all of these

53
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when reconstitution dry powders of parenteral drugs, it is important to know the

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correct diluent

54
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the maximum amount that can be weighed out with a Class A balance is

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120g

55
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which piece of equipment is designed for mixing and melting substances

A

beaker

56
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the minimum amount you should measure with a 100 ml graduated cylinder is

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20ml

57
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balance weights should only be handled with

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forceps

58
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when measuring out of a liquid, it is good practice to

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all these

59
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the smallest size graduate available is

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5 ml

60
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which piece of equipment is used to remove seals placed onto vials

A

decapper

61
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the first step in adding a salt to a syrup is to add

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salt to a few milliliters of water

62
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sterility of compounded products can be achieved through the following methods, except

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freezing

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