9.
From the group below, select the statement that best defines the term buccal
tablet.
a. A tablet designed to be dissolved in the mouth under the tongue.
b. A tablet designed to be dissolved in the mouth between the cheek and gum.
c.
A tablet designed to be dissolved in water before administration of the drug.
d. A tablet designed for its slow and steady release of medication.
10.
From the group of statements below, select the most appropriate statement
associated with the dispensing of tablets.
a. Tablets should be dispensed in plastic vials since the tablets are prone to
breakage in glass bottles.
b. Tablets should be dispensed in containers that contain some moisture so the
tablets will disintegrate faster in the patient's stomach.
c.
Tablets should be dispensed in childproof containers.
d. Tablets should be dispensed in see-through containers so the patient can see
11.
From the definitions below, select the most appropriate definition of the term
sustained release dosage form.
a. A dosage form designed to maintain therapeutic effectiveness of a drug at a
constant level over an extended period of time.
b. A dosage form designed to rapidly disintegrate upon entrance into the
patient's stomach.
c.
A dosage form designed to be used to relieve the symptoms of the common
cold.
d. A dosage form used to slowly disintegrate so that most of the active ingredient
is released in the large intestine.
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