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Physical Pharmacy Essentials
Physical Pharmacy Essentials
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1
Question
What is the primary focus of physical pharmacy as described in the course outline?
Answer
Study of the physical and chemical properties of drugs and formulations and their interactions with factors.
2
Question
What are the main topics listed under introductory concepts in physical pharmacy?
Answer
Solutions, Solubility & Solubilization, Dissolution & Permeation, Polymorphism.
3
Question
What does the term 'drug' encompass according to the FDA definition given?
Answer
Any substance intended for diagnosis, cure, mitigation, treatment, or prevention of disease.
4
Question
Name the four dosage form classifications depicted in the dosage forms flowchart.
Answer
Solid, Liquid, Semi-solid dosage forms, with subdivisions as described.
5
Question
List the unit dosage forms included under solid dosage forms in the flowchart.
Answer
Tablets, Capsules, Powders, Pills.
6
Question
What are the two main subdivisions of liquid dosage forms in the flowchart?
Answer
Biphasic and Monophasic.
7
Question
Give two examples of biphasic liquid dosage forms.
Answer
Emulsion, Suspension.
8
Question
Name two internal unit dosage forms for liquids as shown in the chart.
Answer
Syrups, Elixirs.
9
Question
What is an external topical dosage form listed under semi-solid dosage forms?
Answer
Ointment, Creams, Pastes, Jellies.
10
Question
What is the difference between drug and medicine as presented in the comparative table?
Answer
Drug: substance acting on body; Medicine: drug with definite form and therapeutic use.
11
Question
According to the table, what defines potency in drugs?
Answer
APIs/active potent compound.
12
Question
What does the table suggest about dosage form and formality of medicines?
Answer
Medicines have appropriate dosage forms; drugs may not.
13
Question
What are the key components included in a prescription labeling example (Good Pharmacy & Dispensing Practice)?
Answer
Pharmacy name/address, drug name/strength, patient, instructions, refills, date, prescribing doctor.
14
Question
What does autonomy mean in the Code of Ethics excerpt?
Answer
Promoting patient rights to participate in health decisions.
15
Question
What is emphasized about dignity in the Code of Ethics excerpt?
Answer
Respecting personal and cultural differences among patients.
16
Question
What roles are listed under Community Pharmacist duties?
Answer
Dispense prescriptions, counsel on safe use, oversee medications, immunization guidelines, promote healthy lifestyle.
17
Question
What is the contemporary shift shown in the 'Previously' vs 'Now' process diagram?
Answer
Increased pharmacist involvement in DUR and dispensing with collaborative interaction.
18
Question
Name three career paths listed under Pharmacist Career section aside from community pharmacy.
Answer
Hospital pharmacist, Clinical pharmacist, Industrial pharmacist.
19
Question
List two international references or texts recommended reading for the course.
Answer
Bentley’s Textbook of Pharmaceutics; Martin's Physical Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences.
20
Question
What are the main elements included in the Naming of Drug section?
Answer
Chemical name, Generic name, Official name, Brand name.
21
Question
What does the term 'Official name' refer to in pharmacopoeias?
Answer
Name given in the pharmacopoeia.
22
Question
What would be a brand name example from the provided content?
Answer
Abimol, Paramol, Pyral, Cetal.
23
Question
Which organization publishes the USP-NF reference listed in the readings?
Answer
United States Pharmacopeial Convention.
24
Question
What is the overall purpose of Good Pharmacy Practice as suggested by the course material?
Answer
Standards for ethical and quality dispensing of medications.
25
Question
Define ‘pharmacist career’ as presented in the course outline.
Answer
Paths and roles a pharmacist can pursue in various sectors.
26
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What does ‘scope of pharmacy’ cover according to the slide?
Answer
Prescription interpretation, compounding, labeling, dispensing, drug utilization reviews, patient monitoring, information provision.
27
Question
What is a key extinct concept illustrated by the dosage form flowchart about external vs internal labeling?
Answer
Internal vs external designation across dosage forms.
28
Question
What is the primary subject of the introductory slides under ‘Introduction to Pharmacy and History’?
Answer
Foundations of pharmacy and its historical development.
29
Question
Which publisher is associated with Martin's Physical Pharmacy (as per the readings)?
Answer
Wolters Kluwer Health.
30
Question
Name one recommended core text for pharmaceutical sciences other than Bentley's or Martin's.
Answer
Ansel's Pharmaceutical Dosage Forms and Drug Delivery Systems.