Question 1

A solid preparation that can be spread when heated is called a:

Accepted Answer

Plasters are solid preparations that become soft and moldable at a temperature close to the body temperature and can be spread upon the skin or mucous membranes. They are designed to provide a therapeutic effect or protection by forming a semi-solid layer upon application.

Question 2

A trade name is developed by the:

Accepted Answer

A trade name, also known as a brand name, is developed by the manufacturer. This is the name under which a product is marketed and sold, distinguishing it from similar products.

Question 3

Match the descriptions with their terms.
-A semisolid emulsion of either the oil-in-water or the water-in-oil type

Accepted Answer

A cream is a semisolid emulsion that can be either oil-in-water or water-in-oil type, used for topical application.

Question 4

Digoxin is made from a:

Accepted Answer

Digoxin is derived from the leaves of the digitalis plant (Digitalis lanata), making it a plant-based compound.

Question 5

Coal tar is used to treat which of the following disorders?

Accepted Answer

Coal tar is used in the treatment of psoriasis. It helps to reduce scaling, itching, and inflammation associated with this skin condition.

Question 6

Propylthiouracil is both an organic and inorganic drug that is classified as:

Accepted Answer

Propylthiouracil is classified as an antithyroid hormone because it is used to treat hyperthyroidism by inhibiting the production of thyroid hormones.

Question 7

Many times, tablets are mistakenly called:

Accepted Answer

Tablets are often mistakenly referred to as pills, although there is a technical difference between the two in the pharmaceutical world. Tablets are specifically prepared by compression of ingredients, while pills can be any small, rounded dose of medication, not necessarily compressed.

Question 8

A buffered tablet can prevent:

Accepted Answer

Buffered tablets are designed to prevent damage to the stomach lining by neutralizing stomach acid, thereby reducing the risk of ulceration of the stomach wall.

Question 9

Which of the following medication dosage forms is contained in an external shell?

Accepted Answer

Capsules are contained in an external shell, which can be either hard or soft, designed to dissolve after swallowing to release the medication inside.

Question 10

A troche is also called a:

Accepted Answer

A troche is another term for a lozenge, which is a small, medicated tablet intended to be dissolved slowly in the mouth to soothe throat discomfort or deliver medications.

Question 11

Which of the following is a semisolid preparation that is usually nongreasy?

Accepted Answer

Creams are semisolid emulsions that are typically nongreasy and are used for topical application.

Question 12

A drug dosage form that consists of a high concentration of sugar in water is called a:

Accepted Answer

Syrups are pharmaceutical solutions that contain a high concentration of sugar, usually sucrose, in water. They are used to improve the taste of medications.

Question 13

Which of the following are NOT intended to be administered directly to a patient?

Accepted Answer

Fluidextracts are concentrated extracts of plants or herbs, intended for further dilution or incorporation into other formulations before being administered to a patient, unlike syrups, spirits, and tinctures which are typically administered directly.

Question 14

Elixirs differ from tinctures in that they are:

Accepted Answer

Elixirs are typically sweetened, which helps in masking the taste of potent or bitter medications, making them more palatable for oral consumption. Unlike tinctures, which are alcohol-based solutions, elixirs are sweetened hydroalcoholic solutions intended for oral use.

Question 15

Which of the following is an example of a spirit?

Accepted Answer

Peppermint is an example of a spirit in the context of pharmaceuticals, specifically referring to a solution of a volatile substance (in this case, peppermint oil) in alcohol.

Question 16

Common examples of synthetic drugs include all of the following, except:

Accepted Answer

Gold preparations are not synthetic drugs; they are derived from a natural element (gold) and used in the treatment of certain medical conditions, such as rheumatoid arthritis.

Question 17

Engineered drugs include all of the following, except:

Accepted Answer

Oral contraceptives are not typically classified as engineered drugs, whereas cancer drugs, growth hormones, and tissue plasminogen activator are often products of biotechnology and genetic engineering.

Question 18

A mixture of drugs with oil, soap, water, or alcohol that is intended for external application by rubbing is called:

Accepted Answer

Liniments are liquid preparations intended for external application to the skin, often containing drugs mixed with oil, soap, water, or alcohol, and are typically used to relieve pain or stiffness by rubbing.

Question 19

Which of the following agents is mixed with a liquid but not dissolved?

Accepted Answer

Suspensions are mixtures where the solute particles are dispersed throughout the solvent but do not dissolve. This results in a heterogeneous mixture where the particles can settle over time, unlike solutions where the solute is completely dissolved.

Question 20

Which of the following is an example of a mixture?

Accepted Answer

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Quiz 2: Drug Sources and Dosage Forms