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PT Chapter 9

Pharmacy Tectnician Chapter 9

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The chemical and physical integrity of the dosage unit, and when appropriate, its ability to withstand microbiological contamination Stability
The amount of weight that will move the balance pointer one division mark on the marker plate Sensitivity
Formulas and procedures (i.e. recipes) for what should happen when formulation is compounded Formulation Record
Compounding in advance of expected need. Anticipatory Compounding
Measures volume Volumetric
The knob on a balance that prevents any movement of the balance pans. Arrest Knobs
The curved surface of a column of liquid Meniscus
the fine grinding of a powder Trituration
The on-demand preparation of a drug product according to a physicians prescription, formula or recipe Extemporaneous Compounding
An agent used in the preparation of suspensions to increase the viscosity of the liquid. Thickening Agent
To set, mark, or check the graduation of measuring devices. Calibrate
A record of what actually happened when the formulation was compound. Compounding Record
Spatulation Mixing powders with spatula
Levigation Triturating a powder drug with a solvent in which it is insoluble to reduce it's particle size
Suspending Agent An ingredient used in the preparation of suspensions to increase the viscosity of the liquid
Flocculating Agent An agent added to a suspension (electrolytes) used to enhance particle (dispersability)
Sonication Exposure to high frequency sound waves
Suspension A two phase system consisting of a finely divided solid dispersed in a liquid
Geometric Dilution A technique for mixing two powders of unequal quantity
Solutions Clear liquids in which the drug is completely dissolved
Syrups A concentrated or nearly saturated solution of sucrose in water
Elixirs Clear, sweetened, hydroalcoholic liquids intended for oral use.
What is Cocoa Butter? An oleanginous base used for suppository
Which of the USP which sets standards for non-sterile compounding 795
Which mortar and pestle is preferred for mixing liquid compounds Glass mortars and pestles
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