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Ceutics
Nasal Solutions
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Health Care
Professional
12/06/2010

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Term

T/F

Nasal and pulmonary are the same thing

Definition
FALSE
Term
What size particles can reach the alveoli?
Definition
0.45- 1.1 micrometers
Term

T/F

 

Nasal solutions for systemic relief are not that good because the nose doesnt have microvili like the intestines

Definition
FALSE
the nose does have microvili and villi
Term

T/F

 

Nasal solutions should not contain preservatives

Definition

FALSE

 

they should because their volume is low

Term
To what pH are nasal decongestants buffered?
Definition
5.5-6.5
Term
Nasal inhalations are used mainly for_____and contain substances with low_____.
Definition

bronchial spasms and asthma (local)

low vapor pressure

Term

What is the capacity of adult nasal cavity?

What is the surface area?

 

Definition

20mL

180 cm2

 

Term

T/F

a) nasal cavity is highly vascularized

b) drugs administered nasally avoid first pass effect

c) Metabolizing enzymes are in the nasal cavity

Definition
ALL TRUE
Term

T/F

 

a) otic preps should be nonviscous so that they flow into the ear better

 

Definition

FALSE

 

should be viscous to ensure max contact time

Term
Why are otic preps hygroscopic?
Definition
It draws water from the tissues, dec inflammation
Term
What type of solution should be used to remove cerumen?
Definition

Cerumen is ear wax

 

Surfactants emulsify the wax which then can be flushed out with water

Term
What vehicles are used for otic preperations such as anti-inflammatory, anti-infective and analgesics?
Definition

 Propylene glycol(aqueous)

 Mineral Oil (non-aqueous)

Term
What is the advantage of otic suspensions over solutions?
Definition
abx solutions have an acidic pH, suspensions in a nonaqueous solvent avoids possible stinging
Term
What is the difference btwn intrvenous and intraarterial besides different administration site?
Definition

intravenous drugs would go to the heart and get dist. throughout the body

 

intraarterial drugs will go directly to a specific organ

Term

IV, IM, ID or SubQ

 

a) volume limited to 1.5mL, can be self-administered

b) limited to 5mL, possible neural damage

c) large volumes, rapid action

d) Last the longest

e) vol 0.1mL, used for epidermal testing

Definition

a) SubQ

b) IM

c) IV

d)SubQ

e)

Term
What is the best route of administration to bypass the BBB?
Definition
Intrathecal
Term
What is the best route of administration for arthritic drugs?
Definition
Intraarticular
Term

T/F

 

Removal of metabolites is always a part of sterilization

Definition

FALSE

 

 

Term
What method of sterilization removes the contaminants?
Definition
Filtration
Term

Which method of sterilization employs steam under pressure?

any special considerations?

Definition

Steam sterilization (Autoclave)

 

not useful for fats or oils

Term

Which method of sterilization uses dehydration?

Under what temperature and for how long?

What size should particles be and why?

Definition

Dry heat

150-170°C for at least 2 hrs

Should be as small as possible to increase surface area

Term

Which method of sterilization is useful for heat sensitive solutions and physically removes particles?

Any special consideration?

Definition

Filtration

Can't be used for viscous material

Method of choice for small volumes of aqueous materials

Term

Gas sterilization is good for which kinds of materials?

What kind of gas is used and for how long?

What can reduce exposure time?

Definition

heat and moisture sensitive

ethylene oxide and propylene oxide

increasing relative humidity to 60% and inc temp to 50-60°C

Term
How does ionizing radtion work?
Definition
uses gamma and cathode rays to damage DNA
Term
How does sterility testing work?
Definition
add microes to a carrier and sterilize, then calculate the time required for complete death
Term

How does pyrogen testing work?

When is this testing not useful?

Definition

test the increase in body temperature of rabbits

not useful for antipyretic injections

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