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By the definitions from out notes for disperse systems, “Generally, a liquid preparation in which a
finely divided, insoluble or immiscible material is distributed throughout a vehicle”, what is the
minimum number of phases present in a dispersed system?
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The distinction between the terms coarse, fine, colloidal dispersion is based upon what property of
the dispersed phase?
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Solid state
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Particle size
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Molecular weight
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Chemical structure
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Why might a dispersed phase containing drug be formulated in a dispersion medium in which it
was insoluble?
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To increase the solubility
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To mask bitter tastes
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To increase the viscosity
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To decrease the viscosity
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None of the above
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Given the equation for Stoke’s law of settling below, by how much you have to increase the
viscosity to offset a particle size increase of a factor of two?
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Factor of 1/2
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Factor of 2
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Factor of 4
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Given a suspension with a fixed particle size distribution, what would be true if each powder
particle displaced its own weight of dispersing phase (i.e. density of dispersed phase = density of
dispersion medium)?
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The viscosity would be infinite
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The settling rate will be very high
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The settling rate would be zero
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The particle size would approach colloidal dimensions
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The primary mechanism of altering dispersion medium properties is modification of:
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Density
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Viscosity
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Dielectric constant
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Which of the following characteristics is NOT desirable in the case of suspension dosage forms?
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Flocculation with formulation of loosely bound aggregates
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Flocculation with formulation of strongly bound aggregates
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Formation of loose sediment
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An advantage of a shear thinning formulation includes:
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Ease of mixing with relatively mild shaking of the container
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Lower viscosity on standing to prevent settling
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Caking of needle shaped particles
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Under what conditions would you compound a suspension using benzyl alcohol or propylene
glycol for preemies?
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Only for acute usage
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Only for antibiotics
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Never
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You are asked to compound a suspension of a drug normally dispensed as a solid dosage form.
Why is it prudent to determine if a liquid dosage form is also commercially available?
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You can save the effort and advise the patient they must wait until you can order the
commercial dosage form
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If a commercial liquid dosage form isn’t available, it may indicate a potential chemical
stability problem
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If a commercial liquid dosage form isn’t available, it may indicate a potential physical
stability problem
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Both B and C
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Select the choices that correctly fill the blanks in the following statement: the three minimum
requirements (i.e., 3 rules) needed for form a stabilized emulsion are 1) ____ 2)____ 3)____.
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1) Components forming at least 2 phases, 2) a component to stabilize the interface between the internal and external (continuous) phase, 3) sufficient energy input to break up each phase into droplets.
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1) At least one solid component 2) amphiphilic surfactant molecules, 3) adjustment to physiologic pH
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1) Component forming liquid crystalline phases, 2) a component to overcome the “double layer between the internal and external (continuous) phase, 3) sufficient energy input to break up each phase into droplets.
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All of the above
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Which of the following statements is NOT a valid criterion for suspecting an emulsion is physically
unstable?
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Dispersed phase tends to form aggregates of globules on standing
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Aggregates of the dispersed phase may be re-dispersed by shaking
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Large globules or aggregates of globules rise to the top or fall to the bottom of container forming a concentrated layer of dispersed phase
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All or part of the liquid in the dispersed phase separates to form a distinct layer
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Patients should virtually never be instructed to store an emulsion dosage form:
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In the refrigerator
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At room temperature
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In the freezer
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The HLB system is primarily useful for matching a non-ionic surfactant system with the oil phase
in an emulsion. Given that: HLB Span 60 = 4.7, and HLB of Tween 60 = 14.9 estimated fraction of
Span 60 and Tween 60 needed to achieve an HLB of 12 is approximately (to the nearest %):
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72 and 28% respectively
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28 and 72% respectively
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None of the above
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Two phase gel in which the gel mass does not consists of floccules of small distinct particles
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One phase gel in which the gel mass consists of floccules of small distinct particles
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Two phase gel in which the gel mass consist of floccules of small distinct particles
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In a colloidal dispersion the particle size is:
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Much smaller than typical molecule dimensions
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Much larger than typical molecule dimensions
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The same or smaller than typical molecule dimensions
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Which of following is FALSE in case of gel formulation exhibiting syneresis?
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A measurable increase in volume of Gel
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A non-measurable change in the volume of Gel
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A measureable decrease in volume of Gel
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A and B
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B and C
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What is a major function of glycerin in the carboxymethylcellulose based gel formulations?
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To prevent drying of Gel
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Sweetner
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Antioxidant
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Which of following if true of aerosol used to provide an airborne mist?
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Particle size >50μm
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Particle size <50 μm
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Particle size <1μm
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None of above
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A properly prepared pharmaceutical suspension should settle slowly and should readily re
dispersed upon gentle shaking on the container
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Which of the following excipients should not be used in the formulation of a Carboxymethylcellulose-based gel?
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Preservative
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Glycerin
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Alcohol
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None of the above
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Stability is an important consideration in the formulation of emulsions. Which of the following represents an irreversible phenomenon in terms of re-dispersion of emulsion?
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Creaming
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Coalescence of droplets
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Flocculation
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None of the above
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Given that the API is soluble in water, which of the following type of emulsion is desirable to formulate?
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O/W
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W/O
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None of the above
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When you decrease the particle size of disperse phase by factor of 10, then the settling velocity will decrease by a factor of:
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What is a primary reason to formulate the powders for suspension?
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To facilitate transport and ease of administration
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Maintain the stability of API
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Improve patient compliance