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Which of the following is not a pharmaceutical semisolid?
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A. Ointment
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B. Cream
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C. Foam
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D. Tablet
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E. None of the above - correct answer ✔Answer: D
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Explanation: I hope you know that tablets are solids. Other semisolids include pastes, gels, and
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suppositories



What dosage form is incorrectly paired with a route of application?
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A. Suppository : Body cavity
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B. Nasal : Skin Surface
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C. Dermal : Skin Surface
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D. Ophthalmic : Mucous Membranes - correct answer ✔Answer: B
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Explanation: Nasal drugs are applied to mucous membranes. |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| ||||||

,Which of the following are effects we want to elicit when applying a semisolid to the skin?
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A. Effect on the skin surface (protective film)
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B. Effect within the stratum corneum layer (reservoir or depot effect)
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C. Deep-seated effect requiring penetration into the epidermis and dermis
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D. Systemic effect
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E. All of the above - correct answer ✔Answer: E
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Explanation: This is true. |||||| |||||| ||||||




What is the preferred method of delivery of a drug through the skin?
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A. Through the epidermis (diffusion)
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B. Along hair follicular ducts and sweat glands - correct answer ✔Answer: A
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Explanation: While moving along hair particles bypasses the stratum corneum, there is very little |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| ||||||




area of pores/hair for distribution (much lower proportion than the skin as a whole).
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Which of the following are examples of dermatological factors that affect delivery of topical drugs?
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A. Absorption/penetration
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B. Emollient properties of the drug
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C. Freedom from irritant effect
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D. Ease of application/removal
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E. All of the above - correct answer ✔Answer: E
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Explanation: These all affect drug delivery. Other examples of factors include the Effect on skin |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| ||||||




function and Miscibility/compatibility with skin secretions.
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,What biological factor does not significantly affect dermal penetration?
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A. Old skin age
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B. Blood flow
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C. Skin metabolism
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D. Skin hydration
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E. Skin pH - correct answer ✔Answer: A
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Explanation: While skin does change with old age, it does not appear to affect drug delivery |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| ||||||




significantly. However, skin function is reduced in young children (SA to body ratio is high). |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| ||||||




Temperature of skin also affects penetration. |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| ||||||




True/False: Dermal drug delivery is an excellent alternative route of administration for geriatric
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patients. - correct answer ✔Answer: True |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| ||||||




Which of the following are physicochemical factors tgat ubfkyebce dernak oebetratuib - correct
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answer ✔I'm sorry, I am so tired |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| ||||||




Which of the following are physicochemical factors that influence dermal penetration?
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A. Partition coefficient/lipophilicity
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B. Drug concentration
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C. Molecular size
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D. Excipients (Base, penetration enhancers)
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E. All of the above - correct answer ✔Answer: E
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Explanation: This is the truth |||||| |||||| |||||| ||||||




What is not an ideal physical property of a semisolid?
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, A. Smooth texture
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B. Non-dehydrating
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C. Greasy
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D. Non-gritty
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E. None of the above - correct answer ✔Answer: C
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Explanation: A non-greasy product is preferred. Other ideal properties are an elegant appearance |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| ||||||




and non-hygroscopic, they are non-irritating, do not alter membrane/skin function, are miscible
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with skin secretion, are easily applicable w/ good drug release, and are water washable.
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Which of the following is not an advantage of a semisolid?
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A. Avoidance of first-pass metabolism
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B. Provide a lubricating effect
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C. Dose accuracy
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D. Easily spreadable on skin
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E. All of the above - correct answer ✔Answer: C
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Explanation: These drugs are difficult to dose accurately. Other advantages include persisting at the |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| ||||||




site of application (can be used on hemorrhoids and eyelids), Convenient for a patient with
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difficulty swallowing, and are opaque (sunblock) |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| ||||||




Which of the following is a disadvantage of a semisolid?
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A. Drugs of larger particle size are not easy to absorb through the skin
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B. These are bulky to handle
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C. They may cause staining
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D. Skin irritation can occur
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E. All of the above - correct answer ✔Answer: E
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