Ointments

1. Oimtment are gressy ,semisolid preparation for application to----------------

a. Mucous membrane

b. Skin

c. Nasal cavity

d. None of above

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2. Substances which  are dispersed in ointment should be in the form--------------------

a. Powder

b. Fine powder

c. Coarse powder

d. a and c

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3. Ointment will absorb about 15% of its weight of water forming a-----------------

a. Water in oil emulsion

b. Oil in water emulsion

c. Suspension

d.  Oily ointment

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4. The cetosteryl alcohol is included in paraffin ointment in order to improve----------------------property of skin

a. Adheshion

b. Stiffining

c. Emolien

d. Spreading

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5. ----------------- spatulas are suitable for most substance

a.  Iron

b. Murcury compound

c. Stainless steel

d. a and c

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Answers to MCQs of Ointments 

1. b

2. b

3. a

4. d

5. c

(These MCQs are helpful for the preparation of Dosage form and Dispensing Pharmaceutics)

Further reading:

Remington: The Science and Practice of Pharmacy (Remington the Science and Practice of Pharmacy)


Pharmaceutical Compounding And Dispensing (Includes video clips CD-ROM)


Ansel's Pharmaceutical Dosage Forms and Drug Delivery Systems