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Pharmaceutics Lab/Lecture Ex 1
Exam 1
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10/16/2008

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Term
Percent Error
Definition
(Error x 100) / Quantity Desired
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Sensitivity Requirement of Balance
Definition
Minimum Weighable Quantity x Permissible Error. It indicates the smallest weight that results in a measurable change in the rest point.
Term
What is the sensitivity requirement of our prescription balance?
Definition
6 mg
Term
What percent error is permissible?
Definition
5%
Term
What is the smallest amount you are allowed to weigh on the balance?
Definition
120 mg
Term
Unit of length
Definition
meter
Term
unit of volume
Definition
liter
Term
unit of weight
Definition
gram
Term
deci
Definition
1 x 10^-1
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centi
Definition
1 x 10^-2
Term
milli
Definition
1 x 10^-3
Term
micro
Definition
1 x 10^-6
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nano
Definition
1 x 10^-9
Term
pico
Definition
1 x 10^-12
Term
deka
Definition
1 x 10^1
Term
hecto
Definition
1 x 10^2
Term
kilo
Definition
1 x 10^3
Term
mega
Definition
1 x 10^6
Term
giga
Definition
1 x 10^9
Term
avoirdupois
Definition
measuring body weight and selling goods (ounces, pounds)
Term
apothecary
Definition
once the predominant system for pharmacy (scruples, drams, and grams), now replaced by metric
Term
1 inch
Definition
2.54 cm
Term
1 fluidounce
Definition
30 ml
Term
1 pint
Definition
473 ml
Term
1 quart
Definition
946 ml
Term
1 gallon
Definition
3785 ml
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1 pound
Definition
454 g
Term
1 kilogram
Definition
2.2 lb
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1 grain
Definition
65 mg
Term
Metrology is the science of:
Definition
measures and weights
Term
Arm Ratio test
Definition
checks if the arms of the balance are equal in length
Term
shift tests
Definition
checks the arm and lever components of the balance
Term
rider & graduated beam tests
Definition
determines if the calibrations on the graduated beam are accurate
Term
What is the purpose of a damping mechanism?
Definition
The damping mechanism slows down the oscillations and permits more rapid determinations of the balance or imbalance positions of the pans.
Term
Downweighing
Definition
When substances are placed on the pan with the balance in the unarrested position, forcing the pan to drop suddenly and forcefully.
Term
How does a torsion balance operate?
Definition
A torsion balance operates on the tension of taut wires. When these wires are twisted by the addition of weight, they tend to twist back to the original position.
Term
% W/W
Definition
expresses number of grams in 100 g of preparation
Term
% W/V
Definition
expresses number of grams in 100ml of solution
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% V/V
Definition
expresses number of milliliters in 100ml of solution
Term
Definition
one ounce (30 ml)
Term
℥ss
Definition
1/2 ounce (15 ml or 1 tablespoonful)
Term
3
Definition
one teaspoonful (5 ml)
Term
3ss
Definition
1/2 teaspoonful (2.5 ml)
Term
3iss
Definition
1 & 1/2 teaspoonful (7.5 ml)
Term
ss
Definition
1/2
Term
L or l
Definition
50
Term
I or i
Definition
1
Term
C or c
Definition
100
Term
V or v
Definition
5
Term
D or d
Definition
500
Term
X or x
Definition
10
Term
M or m
Definition
1000
Term
Graduates less than 15 ml must be:
Definition
cylindrical and calibrated in only one system - metric or apothecary.
Term
The first marking (graduation) from the bottom of a graduate must be no less than ____ nor more than ____ of the full capacity.
Definition
1/5, 1/4
Term
When working with iodine crystals, prepare a solution with:
Definition
KI or NaI
Term
When working with coal tar, use:
Definition
an equal amount of tween 80
Term
When working with peru balsam, add:
Definition
an equal amount of castor oil
Term
Levigation
Definition
for reduction of particle size and to prevent grittiness in ointments where a solid drug is present. you mix the solid in a vehicle it's insoluble in to make a smooth dispersion.
Term
incorportation
Definition
the mixing together of various items. one ointment is mixed (incorporated) with another.
Term
Error of Parallax
Definition
misreading the miniscus because you are looking down on the level of the liquid and not parallel with eyesight
Term
Rule of thumb for measuring liquids in graduates & its importance
Definition
use a graduated cylinder at or just over the amount you are measuring to reduce percent error
Term
good technique for pouring liquids from bottles
Definition
pour slowly, observing the level
Term
at what level should the graduate be held?
Definition
eye level
Term
where (on the liquid) should the reading be taken on a graduate?
Definition
the meniscus
Term
Why are pipettes used in lab never completely emptied when measuring a quantity?
Definition
the tip is not calibrated
Term
20 gtts of water =
Definition
1 ml
Term
When counting the number of drops into a small graduate, always hold the dropper in a:
Definition
vertical position (90 degree angle)
Term
physical factors of different liquids that cause the number of drops per ml to vary?
Definition
density (specific gravity) and viscousity (surface tension)
Term
What is the USP specifications for water as to drop size?
Definition
18-22 drops per ml
Term
4 general classifications of ointment bases and example of each
Definition
oleaginous bases (petrolatum), absorption bases (hydrophilic petroleum), water-removable bases (hydrophilic ointment), and water soluble bases (polyethylene glycol ointment)
Term
Other names for petrolatum
Definition
yellow petrolatum, petroleum jelly, vaseline
Term
other names for petrolatum, alba
Definition
white petrolatum, white petroleum jelly, white vaseline
Term
What are the 2 main organisms whose presence must be controlled in any topical preparation and explain why?
Definition
staphylococcus aureus and pseudomonas aeruginosa because of their capacity for infecting the skin and someone who is using a topical already has compromised skin
Term
2 ways ointments are packaged
Definition
large mouth ointment jars or in metal or plastic tubes
Term
how to pack an ointment jar by hand and how should the finished product look?
Definition
carefully on the bottom and sides of the jar with a spatula, avoiding the entrapment of air. curling the center without touching the top.
Term
2 advantages emulsions have over ointments
Definition
easier to spread and remove than ointments. water evaporates after application, leaving only thin residue. emulsions are used externally.
Term
how do pastes differ from ointments?
Definition
larger proportion of solid material and are stiffer than ointments, allowing them to stay in place longer.
Term
compare and contrast creams and ointments
Definition
creams are easier to spread and remove and are either oil in water emulsions or aqueous microcrystalline dispersions in a water-washable base. ointments are topical (skin, eye, ear), used for local effects, and can serve as vehicles.
Term
trituration
Definition
grinding a drug in a mortar to reduce particle size
Term
pulverization
Definition
used for hard, crystalline powder, use intervering solvent that dissolves cmpd then spread on ointment plate
Term
LCD
Definition
liquor carbonis detergens, contains 20% coal tar
Term
another name for tween 80
Definition
polysorbate 80
Term
coal tar is used to treat:
Definition
psoriasis, dandruff, headlice
Term
How does tween 80 uniformly disperse coal tar in the ointment?
Definition
surfactant breaks it down
Term
what constitutes a suspension?
Definition
preparations containing finely divided drug particles distributed somewhat evenly throughout the vehicle in which drug has minimum degree solubility
Term
diameter size of particles in coarse dispersions
Definition
10-50 micrometers
Term
diameter size of particles in fine dispersions
Definition
0.5 - 10 micrometers
Term
"for oral suspension"
Definition
drug powder, reconstitution containing drug, needs vehicle
Term
"oral suspension"
Definition
already distributed in liquid vehicle without stablizers and other additives
Term
2 advantages suspensions have over solid dosage forms
Definition
ease of swallowing and flexibility in administration of a range of dosages
Term
2 advantages suspensions may have over solutions
Definition
suspension ensures chemical stability while permitting liquid therapy, overcomes disagreeable taste
Term
auxilary label needed on all suspensions
Definition
shake well
Term
auxilary label needed on all pharmaceutical lotions
Definition
external use only
Term
lotion
Definition
suspension of solid materials in aqueous vehicle. intended for external application to the skin.
Term
3 features desired specifically in pharmaceutical suspensions
Definition
settle slowly and readily redispersed upon gentle shaking, particle size remains constant, pour readily and easily from its container
Term
why is it better to have particles in a suspension denser than the vehicle?
Definition
if they were less dense they would float and it would be harder to distribute uniformly
Term
examples of wetting agents & why they're needed
Definition
alcohol, glycerin, propylene glycol. displace air in crevices of particles, dispersing the particles and allowing penetration of dispersing medium in powder.
Term
calamine lotion is used to treat:
Definition
chicken pox, poison ivy
Term
purpose of glycerin in calamine lotion
Definition
wetting agent
Term
purpose of bentonite magma in calamine lotion
Definition
suspending agent, avoid formation of cake, decrease rate of settling
Term
another name for calcium hydroxide solution
Definition
lime water
Term
main ingredient in calamine powder
Definition
zinc oxide
Term
chemical that gives calamine powder its color
Definition
ferric oxide
Term
emulsion
Definition
dispersion in which the dispersed phase is composed of small globules of liquid distributed throughout a vehicle in which its immiscible
Term
3 phase contained in a basic emulsion
Definition
dispersed or internal phase, dispersion medium is external or continuous phase, emulsifying agent - surfactant or gum
Term
difference between O/W and W/O emulsion
Definition
oil is internal phase and water is external (O/W), aqueous internal phase and oleaginous external phase (W/O)
Term
5 characteristics a good emulsifying agent should possess
Definition
stable and not deteriorate in preparation, compatible with formulative ingredients, non-toxic to it's intended use, possess little odor, taste, or color, promote emulsifcation and maintain stability
Term
how does an emulsion invert?
Definition
internal concentration increases, so does viscousity to certain point and then sharply decreases
Term
HLB
Definition
chemical makeup hydrophil-lipophil balance
Term
3 methods used to cmpd an emulsion in a lab or pharmacy setting
Definition
english or wet gum, bottle or forbes bottle, sit v soap method
Term
aggregation
Definition
droplets first clump together
Term
coalescence
Definition
droplets irreversibly fuse together
Term
creaming
Definition
movement of aggregated droplets of internal phase relation to the continous phase
Term
cracking
Definition
irreversible separation of the internal phase of an emulsion
Term
what physical condition an emulsion may be rendered unstable?
Definition
internal phase tends to form aggregates upon standing
Term
thixotropy
Definition
becoming less viscous when subjected to applied stress
Term
auxillary labels placed on all emulsions
Definition
shake well, external use only
Term
dose
Definition
the amount of drug prescribed to the patient for an intended effect
Term
Total Dose =
Definition
number of doses x size of dose
Term
neonate
Definition
birth to one month
Term
infant
Definition
one month to one year
Term
early childhood
Definition
one year to five years
Term
late childhood
Definition
6 years through 12 years
Term
adolescence
Definition
13 years through 17 years
Term
young's rule
Definition
(age / (age + 12) ) x adult dose = dose for child
Term
clark's rule
Definition
( weight (in lbs) / 150 pounds ) x adult dose = dose for child
Term
BSA dosing
Definition
( BSA of child (m^2) / 1.73 m^2 ) x adult dose = child dose

or

BSA of child (m^2) x ( Dose / m^2 ) = Child's dose
Term
internal phase
Definition
dispersed phase
Term
external phase
Definition
continuous phase or dispersion medium
Term
emulsifying agent
Definition
surfactant or gum
Term
alcohol contains ____% ethanol
Definition
95%
Term
specific gravity
Definition
weight of substance / weight of an equal volume of water
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