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Chapter 2

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A solid preparation that can be spread when heated is called a   plaster  
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A trade name is developed by the   manufacturer  
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The non-proprietary name often is referred to as the   generic name  
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Digoxin is made from a   plant  
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Coal tar is used to treat which of the following disorders   psoriasis  
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Propylthiouracil is both an organic and inorganic drug that is classified as   an antithyroid hormone  
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Many times, tablets are mistakenly called   pills  
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A buffered tablet can prevent   ulceration of the stomach wall  
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Which of the following medication dosage forms is contained in an external shell   capsule  
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A troche is also called a   lozenge  
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Which of the following is a semisolid preparation that is usually nongreasy   cream  
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A drug dosage form that consists of a high concentration of sugar in water is called   syrup  
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Which of the following are NOT intended to be administered directly to a patient   fluidextracts  
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Elixirs differ from tinctures in that they are   sweetened  
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Which of the following is an example of a spirit   peppermint  
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Common example of synthetic drugs include all of the following, except   gold preparations  
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Engineered drugs include all of the following except   oral contraceptives  
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A mixture of drugs with oil, soap, water, or alcohol that is intended for external application by rubbing is called   a liniment  
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Which of the following agents is mixed with a liquid but not dissolved   suspensions  
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Which of the following is an example of a mixture   Milk of Magnesia  
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The use of generic names is encouraged over ____ names.   brand  
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A tablet shaped like a capsule is called a ___   caplet  
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A very small pill, usually gelatin-or sugar- coated containing a drug to be given in small dose, is known as a ____   granule  
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A small, disk-shaped tablet used for local treatment of the mouth or throat is called a ___   troche  
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Nicotine, morphine sulfate, and atropine sulfate are derived from ____   plant  
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Tablets come in various sizes, shapes, colors, and ____   composition  
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An enteric-coated tablet has a special coating to protect against ___-   stomach acid  
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Capsule shells are usually made of hard cylindrical ___ and enclosed powder, granules, or liquids   gelatin  
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The most common sites of administration for suppositories are the rectum, vagina, and ___   urethra  
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Children have far less difficulty in taking ___ drugs   chewable  
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