ExCPT Test ExCPT Dosage Forms and Routes of Administration 3

Question 1

An orally disintegrating tablet (ODT) is specifically designed to:

Accepted Answer

Disintegrate rapidly in the mouth without water

Answer

ODTs are formulated to rapidly disintegrate on the tongue within seconds when exposed to saliva, making them ideal for patients with difficulty swallowing.

Question 2

An emulsion is a dosage form that consists of:

Accepted Answer

Two immiscible liquids mixed together with an emulsifying agent

Answer

An emulsion contains two immiscible liquids (such as oil and water) stabilized by an emulsifying agent that keeps the droplets dispersed throughout the preparation.

Question 3

The term 'bioavailability' in pharmacokinetics refers to:

Accepted Answer

The fraction of an administered dose that reaches systemic circulation unchanged

Answer

Bioavailability describes the proportion of an administered dose that reaches the systemic circulation in active form and is available to exert its pharmacological effect.

Question 4

Which dosage form delivers medication directly into the lungs via a machine that creates a fine mist?

Accepted Answer

Nebulizer solution

Answer

A nebulizer converts liquid medication into a fine aerosol mist that can be inhaled continuously through a mask or mouthpiece, ideal for patients unable to coordinate an MDI.

Question 5

Which abbreviation on a prescription indicates the drug should be injected into a vein?

Accepted Answer

IV

Answer

IV stands for intravenous, indicating the medication is to be administered directly into a vein.

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