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Pharmacy Proc II
Pharm Proc II Chap 9 Terms
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| aliquot | a portion of a mixture |
| arrest knob | the knob on a balance that prevents any movement of the balance pans |
| beyond-use-date | a date assigned to a compounded prescription telling the patient when the formulation should no longer be taken |
| calibrate | to set, mark, or check the graduations of a measuring device |
| Chapter <795> | regulations from USP/NF pertaining to the nonsterile compounding of formulations |
| Chapter <797> | regulations from USP/NF pertaining to the sterile compounding of formulations |
| compounding record | a record of what actually happened when the formulation was compounded |
| compression molding | a method of making suppositories in which the ingredients are compressed in a mold |
| emulsifier | a stabilizing agent in emulsions |
| finger cots | protective coverings for fingers |
| flocculating agent | electrolytes used in the preparation of suspensions |
| formulation record | formulas and procedures for what should happen when a formulation is compounded |
| fusion molding | a suppository preparation method in which the active ingredients are dispersed or dissolved in a melted suppository base |
| geometric dilution | a technique for mixing two powders of unequal quantity |
| hydrophilic emulsifier | a stabilizing agent for water-based dispersion mediums |
| immiscible | cannot be mixed |
| levigation | triturating a powder drug with a solvent in which it is insoluble to reduce its particle size |
| lipophilic emulsifier | a stabilizing agent for oil-based dispersion mediums |
| meniscus | the curved surface of a column of liquid |
| miscible | capable of being mixed together |
| mucilage | a wet, slimy liquid formed as an initial step in the wet gum method |
| oil-in-water emulsion | an emulsion in which oil id dispersed through a water base |
| primary emulsion | the initial emulsion to which ingredients are added to create the final product |
| punch method | a method for filling capsules by repeatedly pushing the caspsule into an amount of drug powder |
| sensitivity | the amount of weight that will move the balance pointer one division mark on the marker plate |
| sonication | exposure to high freequency sound waves |
| spatulation | mixing powders with a spatula |
| stability | the chemical and physical integrity of the dosage form, and when appropriate, its ability to withstand microbiological contaminations |
| thickening agent | an ingredient used in the preparation of suspensions to increase the viscosity of the liquid |
| trituration | the process of grinding powders to reduce particle size |
| volumetric | measures volume |
| water-in-oil emulstion | an emulsion in which water is dispersed through an oil base |
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