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level: level 6 - TINCTURES

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level questions: level 6 - TINCTURES

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are alcoholic or hydroalcoholic solutions prepared from VEGETABLE MATERIALS or from chemical substances. They vary in method of preparation, strength of the active ingredient, alcoholic content, and intended use in medicine or pharmacy When they are prepared from chemical substances (e.g., iodine, thimerosal) they are prepared by SIMPLE SOLUTION of the chemical agent in the solvent	Tinctures
Depending on the preparation, tinctures contain ALCOHOL in amounts ranging from __	15% to 80%. The alcohol content protects against microbial growth and keeps the alcohol-soluble extractives in solution In addition to alcohol, other solvents, such as glycerin, may be employed.
Tinctures storage	tightly stoppered not exposed to excessive temperatures. light- resistant containers
Medicated Tinctures:	1 Paregoric, USP 2 Camphorated tincture of opium
Proper Administration and Use of Liquid Peroral Dosage Forms, 1 The liquid dosage forms should be measured out in __ 2 Even though these are liquids, it is recommended that the patient follow the administration of the liquid dosage form with a __	1 calibrated devices for administration 2 glassful of water.
The pharmacist must be careful in the selection of liquid products given the patient’s history and other concurrent medicines: We need to watch out for these patients that are: __	1 Diabetic (Some syrup contains sucrose) 2 Antabuse-like activity (Elixir or syrup contains alcohol) 3 Drug-drowsiness (Prescribed elixir might be harmful)
1 Topical solutions employ an aqueous vehicle. However, Topical Tinctures employ __ 2 As required, to enhance stability or the solubility of the solute, __ are employed.	1 Alcoholic vehicle 2 Cosolvents or Adjuncts
1 Most topical solutions and tinctures are prepared by SIMPLE DISSOLVING. However, certain solutions are prepared by __ 2 this tincture is prepared by MACERATION of the natural components in the solvent 3 Because of the nature of the active constituents or the solvents, many topical solutions and tinctures are self- preserved. TRUE OR FALSE?	1 CHEMICAL REACTION 2 Benzoin tincture 3 TRUE
1 Tinctures used in small volumes are packaged in __	1 Glass or plastic bottles with an applicator tip or Plastic squeeze bottles that deliver the medication in drops