Help
Options
Didn't know it?
click below
click below
Knew it?
click below
click below
Don't Know
Remaining cards (0)
Know
retry
shuffle
restart
0:00
Embed Code - If you would like this activity on your web page, copy the script below and paste it into your web page.
Normal Size Small Size show me how
Normal Size Small Size show me how
compounding
terminology only
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| compounding | to produce or mix by combining two or more parts. |
| excipients | any more or less.inert substance added to a prescription in order to confer a suitable consistency or form to the drug; a vehicle. |
| lactose intolerant | unable to digest dairy-based foods. |
| TPN | intravenous feeding that provides patients with all essential nutrients when they are unable to feed themselves. |
| volatile | evaporates readily. |
| auxillary labels | .supplemental labels that contain important information. |
| formulation | a recipe or prescription that lists the components and quantities of a product |
| pH | the symbol relating the hydrogen ion concentration or activity of a solution to that of a given standard solution |
| shelf life | how long a product is stable until decomposition |
| solvent | capable of dissolving another substance. |
| stablilty | the state of being stable |
| cross contamination | when bacteria or particulates migrate to an undesired space and have the potential to cause harm |
| distilled water | the most common diluent used. in compounding. |
| isopropyl alcohol 70% | an acceptable substance used to wipe down areas to help keep them as clean as possible. |
| SOP | Standard Operating Procedure, a documentation of the operation of a process. |
| work station | the area defined inside a clean room where the compounding takes place. |
| audit | an examination of records to verify accuracy |
| calibration | the set of gradients that show position or value |
| disinfectant | an agent or a chemical that destroys, neutralizes, or inhibits the growth of disease-carrying microorganisms |
| FDA | Food and Drug Administration |
| palatable | acceptable to the taste |
| pyrogenicity | producing or produced by fever |
| triad | the professional relationship between the pharmacist. pat.ient. and physician |
| capsule | a solid dosage form in which the active ingredient and any necessary excipiens are enclosed in either a soft or hard soluble gelatin shell |
| density | the amount of darkness or light in anarea ofa scan that reflects the compactness and density of tissue |
| insufflation | to blow onto or in |
| opaque | not reflecting light; dark |
| powder | a solid dosage form made from blended mixture oI active ingredients and excipients |
| prophylactic | preventive measure or medication |
| solubility | the degree of being able to dissolve into |
| sub-therapeutic | below the desired beneficial result |
| super-therapeutic | above the desired beneficial result |
| tablet | solid dosage form that may be administered orally, sublingually, vaginally, or as an implant or pellet under the skin |
| trituration | the process of reducing the particle size of a substance by grinding it (typically with a mortar and pestle) |
| disintegrate | to decompose or break down |
| fusion | the merging of different elements |
| incorporating | uniting with |
| mottle | to mark with spots or blotches |
| mucosal tissue | membrane tissue lining all body passages that communicate with the air |
| sytemically | of or relating to systemic circulation |
| troche | interchangeable term with lozenges, but sometimes made in soft form |
| aromatic waters | clear, saturated aqueous solutions of volatile oils or aromatic substances; may be used internally or externally |
| buffers | ingredients that prevent change in the concentration of another chemical substance |
| co-solvent system | two ingredients together used as a solvent |
| elixers | solutions that are sweetened and alcohol-based |
| emulsions | a type of suspension consisting of trvo immiscible liquids and an emulsifying agent to hold them together |
| geriatric | referring to a senior patient |
| hydrophilic | readily- absorbing moisture |
| hydrphobic | property of repelling water |
| mucilage | sticky mixture |
| solutions | clear liquid preparations in which all of the ingredients are dissolved in a suitable vehicle: may contain one or more active ingredients |
| suspensions | liquids that contain ingredients, both active and inert, that are not soluble in the vehicle, but rather suspended or resuspended upon shaking |
| trituration | the act of reducing a drug to a fine powder |
| cream | opaque, soft solids or thick liquids for topical use |
| gel | semi-solid systems consisting of suspensions made up of small inorganic particles or of large organic molecules interpenetrated by a liquid |
| humectants | a substance that Promotes the retention of moisture |
| levigate | to make smooth |
| magna | a particle size that is large in a two-phase system |
| micelle | alarge water drop surrounded by an oil formation |
| ointment | semi-solid topical preparations that are applied to the skin or mucous membranes |
| paste | stiff or very viscous ointments that do not melt or soften at body temperature |
| PLO gels | Pluronic-lecithin organo gels |
| autoclaved | a method of sterilization where heat is used |
| filtration | the passage of a liquid through a filter to sterilize or remove foreign particles |
| surtactants | a surface-active substance |
| tonicity | a state o[ normal tension of the tissues by virtue of which the parts are kept in shape, alert,and ready to function in response to a suitable stimulus |
| viscosity | a physical property of fluids that determines the internal resistance to shear forces |
| idiosyncrasies | unusual individual reactions to food or a drug |
| micronize | to reduce pafiicles to just a few microns in diameter |
| miscible | susceptible to being mixed |
| palatable | pleasing to the taste |
| receptors | a molecular structure within a cell or on the surface char acterized by s el e c tive binding of a specific substance and a specific physiologic effect that accompanies the binding |
| therapeutic | a desired effect pertaining to the art of healing |
Created by:
Rx14phx
Popular Pharmacology sets