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Chapter 9 Compounding Terms
Chapter 9 Compounding Terms
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Biochemistry
Undergraduate 1
03/16/2011

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aliqout
Definition
a portion of a mixture
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arrest knob
Definition
the knob on a balance that prevents any movement of the balance pans
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beyond-use date
Definition
a date assigned to a compounded prescription telling the patient when the formulation should no longer be taken
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calibrate
Definition
to set, mark, or check the graduations of a measuring device
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chapter 795
Definition
regulations from USP/NF pertaining to the nonsterile compounding of formulations
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chapter 797
Definition
regulations from the USP/NF pertaiing to the sterile compounding of formulations
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compounding record
Definition
a record of what actually happened when the formulation was compounded
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compression molding
Definition
a method of making suppositories in which the ingredients are compressed into a mold
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emulsifier
Definition
a stabiliizing agent in emulsions
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finger cots
Definition
protective coverings for fingers
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flocculating agent
Definition
electrolytes used in the preparation of suspensions
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formulation record
Definition
formulas and procedures (i.e. recipes) for what should happen when a formulation is compounded
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fusion molding
Definition
a suppository preparation method in which the active ingredients are dispersed of dissolved in a melted base
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geometric dilution
Definition
a technique for mixing two powders of unequal quantity
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hydrophilic emulsifier
Definition
a stabilizing agent for water based mediums
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immiscible
Definition
cannot be mixed
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levigation
Definition
triturating a powder drug with a solvent in which it is insoluble to reduce its particle size
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lipophilic emulsifier
Definition
a stabilizing agent for oil based dispersion mediums
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meniscus
Definition
the curved surface of a volume of liquid
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miscible
Definition
capable of being meixed together
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mucilage
Definition
wet, silmy liquid formed as an initial step in the wet gum method
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oil-in-water emulsion
Definition
an emulsion in which oil is despersed through a water base
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primary emulsion
Definition
the initial emulsion to which ingredients are added to create the final product
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punch method
Definition
a method for filling capsules
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sensitivity
Definition
the amount of weight that will move the balance pointer once division mark on the marker plate
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sonication
Definition
exposure to high frequency sound waves
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spatulation
Definition
mixing powders with a spatula
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stability
Definition
the chemical and physical integrity of the dosage form, and when appropriate, its ability to withstand microbiological contaminations
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thickening agent
Definition
an ingredient used in the preparation of suspensions to increase the viscosity of the liquid
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triuration
Definition
the fine grinding of a powder
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volumetric
Definition
measures volume; either TD (to deliver) or TC (to contain)
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water-n-oil emulsion
Definition
an emulsion in which water is dispersed though an oil base
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