Pharm Tech - Ch 6 Review Questions

Match the following.

• formulary

• actual form of the drug

• volatile

• listing of drugs approved for use

• nomenclature

• evaporates rapidly

• homogenous

• a group having all the same qualities

• dosage form

• set of names; way of naming

Which is not one of the classifications of sources of drugs?

• Genetically engineered

• Synthetic

• Natural

• Manufactured

A disadvantage of solid-dose medications is:

• longer shelf life before expiration.

• dosing is more accurate.

• patients are able to self-administer.

• they take longer to be absorbed.

Creams are:

• semisolid.

• solid.

• semiliquid.

• jellyfied.

Match the following drugs with their sources.

• OxyContin

• synthesized epinephrine

• adrenaline

• the stomach of a cow

• vincristine

• synthetic opium

• Pepsin

• periwinkle

A drug is ________________ if it is a naturally occurring substance that has been chemically altered.

• semisynthetic

• synthetic

• herbal

• biologic

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.3

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

32. ________________ release carbon dioxide when they come into contact with liquid.

• Effervescent tablets

• Antibiotic capsules

• Gelatin lozenges

• Chewable vitamins

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.3

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Collodions are alcoholic solutions that contain ________________.

• pyroxylin

• gelatin

• starch

• albumin

34. Oleaginous ointments are ________________ used to soothe and cool the skin or mucous membranes.

• emollients

• antiseptics

• astringents

• antipyretics

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.3

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

35. Emulsions are comprised of ________________ and ________________.

• oil; water

• sugar; salt

• alcohol; vinegar

• starch; protein