ointment
Which ointment base absorbs water or aqueous secretions to produce w/o emulsions
Absorption bases
Tom Kenny voices which popular Nickelodeon cartoon character?
Spongebob Squarepants
Forms a film on the skin surface and fills in any gaps, helping to soften and soothe the skin
Emollients
What is the difference between topical and transdermal drug delivery?
Topical treats the skin itself, while transdermal goes through the skin to the underlying systemic circulation
What are the main two classifications of liquid dosage forms?
solutions and dispersed systems
What is another name for water miscible bases?
Emulsifying bases
Where were french fries invented?
Belgium
Two-phase systems in which one phase is dispersed throughout another phase in the form of small droplets
Emulsions
What is the difference between a cosmetic and a drug?
What will be required for any formulation that contains a relative amount of water?
What is an example of a hydrocarbon base?
mineral oil, white petrolatum, paraffin, and waxes
Which sport uses a pommel horse?
Gymnastics
Forms a protective barrier and prevents transepidermal water loss
What is the difference between an O/W emulsion and a W/O emulsion?
O/W has an aqueous external phase and W/O has a nonaqueous external phase
What is the particle size range of most emulsions and suspensions?
> 0.5 micrometer
Water-soluble bases usually consist of mixtures of liquid and solid _________
macrogols
Who is the best selling female country artist of all time?
Shania Twain
Attracts water from the dermis and the environment into the epidermis
Humectants
How is an emulgel different from hydrogels?
Emulgels are more emollient because of the presence of the oil phase
Where is lanolin derived from?
Wool fat
Where can ointment be applied?
topically to skin or mucous membranes
What is the name of the monster in season 1 of Stranger Things?
The demogorgon
Can you name at least 3 out of the 6 factors taken into consideration when selecting an ointment base?
1. Desired drug release rate
2. Desirability of occlusion of moisture from the skin
3. Stability of the drug in the base
4. Effect of the drug on the consistency of the base
5. Ability to be easily removed by washing with water
6. Characteristics of the skin surface to which it is applied
What is the main difference between solutions and elixirs?
Elixirs contain alcohol
What is one major advantage to oral solutions compared to solid oral dosage forms?
Faster absorption in the GI tract