Which of the following are considered when choosing an ointment base to use in the preparation of a medicated ointment product: Select all that apply. A. How much the drug improves the color and consistency of the ointment base B. How fast the drug should be released from the ointment for best therapeutic effect C. Whether the drug is for topical application or percutaneous absorption D. Whether the drug is stable in the ointment base

Which of the following parameters is used to indicate the ability of a drug to produce the desired therapeutic effect relative to a toxic effect? * (a) Potency (B) Intrinsic activity (C) Therapeutic Index (D) Efficacy (e) Bioavailability

5 ml p.r.n (Antipyretic and analgesic )Answer 1 Question 5- If there is a needAnswer 2 Question 5- Calamine lotion BP 1988 and Amoxicillin 250 mg/5 ml are both ________Answer 3 Question 5- Each eye or both eyesAnswer 4 Question 5- Shelf life is 14 days if  kept in the refrigerator Answer 5 Question 5- Every other dayAnswer 6 Question 5- Four times adayAnswer 7 Question 5- Apply to dry skin several times daily (emollient)Answer 8 Question 5- Cold cream and emulsified lotion are both ______Answer 9 Question 5- Apply to skin and allow to dry twice dailyAnswer 10 Question 5- Apply to oily skin as humectant Answer 11 Question 5- 5 ml t.i.d to be sipped and swallowed slowly undiluted

Question 8 (5 points) How should a sublingual medication be administered to a patient? Question 8 options: By placing it under the tongue and allowing saliva to dissolve it By applying a medicated patch to the upper arm or underarm By placing it against the cheek of the patient to be absorbed By means of a spray, mist, or gas that can be inhaled through a device Question 9 (5 points) Before taking a dose of a strong drug, the patient mentions that it has been quite a while since she last ate. Why is this important to know? Question 9 options: The rate at which the drug will be excreted increases substantially. The rate of absorption will be significantly reduced to the point where the medicine may have little or no effect. The rate of absorption increases, as well as the likelihood of irritation. There is a much greater risk of an allergic reaction to the medicine. Question 10 (5 points) If a drug has explicit instructions that it be administered "parenterally," how should it be consumed by the patient? Question 10 options: By injection By inserting it through the rectum By rubbing it through the skin By swallowing it Question 11 (5 points) If someone tells you that a particular drug is "OTC," what does this mean about the drug? Question 11 options: The FDA doesn't have any restrictions on the use of the drug. The drug is experimental and hasn't yet been approved by the FDA. The drug is particularly dangerous and subject to overuse or abuse. The drug is highly controlled and requires a prescription to be bought.

Which of the following is NOT one of the three methods of enhancing the skin penetration of a percutaneously absorbed drug? A. electrophoresis B. chemical enhancers like acetone, DMSO or sodium lauryl sulfate C. sonophoresis D. iontophoresis

Characteristics of drug substance best suited for incorporation into an extended release product include; (1 Point)I. Uniformity absorbed form the GITII. Possess a good margin of safetyIII. Used in the treatment of acute rather than chronic conditionsWhich type of drug is used to dilate the pupil to allow examination of the fundus?(1 Point)MydriaticMioticVasoconstrictorAstringentBeta-adrenergic blocking agentThis component makes collodion flexible(1 Point)A and BPyroxylinCamphorCastor oilB and CThese are alcoholic or hydro-alcoholic solutions prepared from vegetable materials or from chemical substances(1 Point)TincturesFluid extractsExtractsPercolateLotionsFeatures of ophthalmic ointments and gels include:(1 Point)I. Must be packaged in collapsible ointment tubes having elongated narrow tipII. Non- sterile preparationIII. Ointment bases should have a softening point close to body temperature both for comfort and for drug release.