Question 1
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Which of the following is NOT an advantage of solution dosage form as compared to solid dosage form?
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Greater Bioavailability
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Ease of Transportation
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Ease of Administration
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Pediatric Use
Question 2
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Which of the following is true with regards to the solubility of a weak acid?
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Solubility increases with decreasing pH
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Solubility increases with increasing pH
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Solubility decreases with increasing pH
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Solubility remains constant with increasing pH
Question 3
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A novel compound dissolves in water and the solution becomes cold. Which of the following will further increase the solubility of this compound in water?
Question 4
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__________ are dispersions of liquid drugs in liquid vehicles.
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Suspension
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Emulsion
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Colloid
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Gel
Question 5
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Which of the following has the least aqueous solubility
Question 6
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Syrup is a concentrated alcoholic solution with sweetener and medicinal agent ?
Question 7
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Which of the following is not an example of Cosolvent system?
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Aromatic Elixir
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Iodine Tincture
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Acacia Syrup
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Paregoric tincture
Question 8
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All of the following are advantages of Pharmaceutical solutions EXCEPT
Question 9
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The two MAJOR factors affecting solubility are?
Question 10
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To determine the ratio of buffer components to add to a solution to maintain a given pH you should use which equation?
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pH= pKa + log (salt/acid)
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pHmax = pKa + Log [(St-Sa)/Sa]
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B= change in B/ change in pH
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St= Sa(1+ [Ka/H])
Question 11
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All of the following are generally true about Organic Compound Solubility EXCEPT:
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More carbon atoms decrease the aqueous solubility
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Halogens decrease solubility
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Polar groups increase solubility
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Low melting point indicates low solubility
Question 12
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Which of the following would be considered an ethanol/ water cosolvent system.
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Inverted syrup
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Magic Mouthwash
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Paregoric
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Acacia Syrup
Question 13
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Which of the following is an example of a cosolvent?
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Sodium Acetate
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Oleic Acid
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Sodium Benzoate
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Saccharin Sodium
Question 14
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which of the following is NOT a force of attraction that affects dissolution?
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Ion-dipole
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Van Der Waals
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Hydrogen Bonding
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Ionic Bonding
Question 15
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Sedimentation increases with_______?
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Particle size reduction
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Increase in viscosity of dispersion medium
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Increase in density of dispersed phase
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Increase in density of dispersion medium
Question 16
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Which of the following is true when particle aize of an antibiotic powder is reduced from 50 micrometers to 5 micrometers?
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Higher surface area, Lower surface energy
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Lower surface area,Higher surface energy
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Lower surface area, Lower surface energy
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Higher surface area, higher surface energy
Question 17
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Flocculation occurs due to stronger forces of attraction between the particles of a suspension.
Question 18
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The Sedimentation Volume (F) for an ideal flocculated system is
Question 19
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Which of the following is responsible for charge on a neutral particle surface when suspended in water?
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Adsorption of OH-
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Adsorption of H2O
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Particle wetting
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Particle agglomeration
Question 20
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In an electrical double layer which layer is associated with the zeta potential?
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Bulk layer
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Diffuse layer
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Surface layer
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Stern layer
Question 21
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Which of the following situations best represents a deflocculated system?
Question 22
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Flocculation is observed at extreme (+)ve and (-)ve values of zeta potential.
Question 23
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The structured vehicle approach is applicable to both flocculated and deflocculated particles.
Question 24
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Which of the following best represents the flow of flocculated suspension?
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Newtonian Flow
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Dilant Flow
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Plastic Flow
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Pseudoplastic Flow
Question 25
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In which of the following methods oil and emulsifier are mixed first followed by addition of water at once?
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In-situ soap method
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English Method
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Auxiliary Method
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Continental Method
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Bottle Method
Question 26
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Skin permeation is a must for the component(s) of both medicated and non-medicated topical dosage forms.
Question 27
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A major skin permeation pathway for small hydrophilic molecule is?
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Trans appendageal
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Hair Follices
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Transcellular
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Intercellular
Question 28
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Absorption bases are associated with all of the following except?
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Anhydrous
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Absorb water
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Water Washable
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Hydrous
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Occlusive
Question 29
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Hydroflouroalkane
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Hydroflorine Association
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How Far Away
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Happy Friend Association
Question 30
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Droplets decelerate as they leave the spray nozzle of a pressurized spray.
Question 31
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pDMIs can be sprayed in any orientation
Question 32
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All medical Aerosol products contain a propellant
Question 33
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All nasal sprays deliver the same dose independent of the orientation in which they are used
Question 34
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Which of the following is NOT an advantage of a topical antibiotic sprayed on the skin rather than delivered by a cream.
Question 35
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If inhaled, particles with a diameter of 6 micrometers would be expected to penetrate the respiratory system to the level of the:
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Bronchioles
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Alveoli
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Nasal Cavity
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Throat (pharynx)
Question 36
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For which type(s) of aerosol system(s) will the pressure drop as the product is used?
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Compressed gas system
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Three- phase system
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Two-Phase system
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B and C only
Question 37
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Which part of the valve assembly of an aerosol is responsible for preventing leakage of the formulation from the container?
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Mounting Cap
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Actuator
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Gasket
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Housing
Question 38
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Which of the following is NOT an example of a "surface Spray" aerosol?
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Dermatological aerosols
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Paint Sprays
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Hair Sprays
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Room deodorizers
Question 39
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What is the FDA recommended alcohol content limit in liquid OTC drug product for children 6-12 years?
Question 40
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Which of the following descriptive terms of relative solubility includes 12.5% w/v strength?
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Very soluble
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Soluble
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Slightly soluble
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Freely Soluble
Question 41
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Which of the following groups on organic molecules will NOT increase water solubility?
Question 42
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Which of the following is the pharmaceutical advantage of elixirs over syrups as liquid dosage forms?
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Contains less sugar
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Dissolve ionized and unionized drugs
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Provide faster drug absorption
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Are better at masking the taste of drugs
Question 43
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Which of the following minimum alcohol percentages is required in medicated syrups to prevent microbial growth?
Question 44
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Water cannot dissolve which of the following organic compounds by intermolecular hydrogen bonds?
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Esters
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Alcohol
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Acids
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Hydrocarbons
Question 45
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Besides accurately and conveniently measuring dosage volume which of the following factors is important when making drug solutions for oral administration?
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Color
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Bioavailability
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Stability
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Taste
Question 46
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Which of the following is an example of an ingredient in an organogel?
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Sodium alginate
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Hydrocarbon waxes
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Polyethylene glycol
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Carboxylmethylcellulose
Question 47
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Which of the following describes the action of a flocculating agent in drug suspensions?
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Enable loose interparticle attraction
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Dissolve the suspended particles
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Prevent interparticle attraction
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Reduce the particle size
Question 48
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Which of the following is a correct statement regarding inhalation drug products (aerosols)?
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Each successive dose is slightly smaller as the pressure decreases with each actuation.
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The total quantity of accurate dose from a metered dose inhaler is limited by depletion of the liquid phase of the propellant
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The total quantity of accurate doses from a metered dose inhaler is limited by depletion of the active drug.
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chlorofluorocarbon are federally prohibited for use as propellants
Question 49
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Which of the following blends of surfactants would favor a stable O/W emulsion?
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0.5 parts Myrj 45 + 0.5 parts Brij 30
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0.4 parts Span40 +0.6 parts Tween 20
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0.6 parts span60 +0.4 parts Tween80
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0.7 parts span80 + 0.3 parts Tween60
Question 50
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Which of the following terms describes a fluid drug preparation that would increasingly flow more freely as it is agitated?
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Pseudoplastic
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Plastic
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Dilant
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Thixotropic
Question 51
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Stoke's Law equation does NOT include which of the following factors?
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Interparticle Attraction
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Fluid Density
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Particle Diameter
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Gravitational Constant
Question 52
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When treating a topical condition, all of the following are suitable criteria for selecting an ointment base for drug delivery EXCEPT:
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Degree of Occlusion provided
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Therapeutic systemic blood levels of drug
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Stability of drug in an ointment base
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Characteristics of the skin that will be treated.
Question 53
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Which of the following is an example of a water soluble base
Question 54
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Which of the following is NOT an appropriate pharmacist counseling point to a patient before applying ophthalmic ointment?
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Tip of the tube should be placed in gentle contact with the conjunctival sac
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Patient should wash and dry hands before application
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Improperly handled ophthalmic products can lead to eye infection
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After application blurred vision is normal and will likely occur
Question 55
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Which of the following is FALSE regarding levigating agents which are used to reduce drug particle size?
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Glycerin is an appropriate levigating agent for O/W bases
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The levigating agent must be physically and chemically compatible with the drug and the ointment base
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The drug for levigation should be soluble in the liquid used as the levegating agent
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Mineral oil is a good levigating agent for W/O ointment bases
Question 56
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Which of the following TDDS products is permitted to be cut into smaller pieces for patient specific therapy?
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Nitro-Dur
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Nicoderm
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Duragesic
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Fentanyl Patch
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All of the above
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None of the above
Question 57
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All of the following factors predict favorable transdermal drug absorption for systemic therapy EXCEPT:
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Full hydration of stratum corneum
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A high aqueous solubility of the drug
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Molecular weight of drug of about 100-400
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A high partition coefficient of the drug
Question 58
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Wearing a TDDS for longer than the approved duration can result in unsafe plasma drug concentration