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Oral Solutions

  1. Which of the followin dosage forms has the most rapid absorption rate?




    B. Oral solution
  2. dehydrated alcohol, USP Contains...



    D. >99.5% C2H5OH by volume (v/v)
  3. Purified water, USP can be used for parenteral formulations (T/F)
    False
  4. During the preparation of purified water using the distillation method, only the first portion (10-20%) should be discarded (T/F)
    False
  5. Preservatives are not needed in syrups (T/F)
    False
  6. Dehydrated alcohol, USP can be used in oral solutions (T/F)
    True
  7. Diluted alcohol, NF can be used in oral solutions (T/F)
    True
  8. Four advantages of oral solutions in comparison to solid oral dosage forms
    • 1. Easier to swallow
    • 2. Good absorption in GI
    • 3. Reduced irritation for certain drugs
    • 4. Homogenous system
  9. Four disadvantages of oral solutions in comparison to solid oral dosage forms
    • 1. bulky, inconvienient to transport and store
    • 2. poor stability
    • 3. preservative is needed
    • 4. unpleasant tast is more pronounced
  10. How many grams of sodium chloride are needed to make 250 mL of 12% Sodium Chloride solution?
    • 12% = 12g/100mL
    • 12g/xg = 100ml/250ml
    • x=30g
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Oral Solutions
Description
Pharmaceutics Exam IV
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