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NAPLEX 2023 Test QuestionsSorbitol has many uses in drug delivery. Which of the following are practical uses of
sorbitol? (Select ALL that apply.)
A. Sweetener (sugar substitute)
B. Humectant
C. Plasticizer for gelatin capsules
D. Treatment of GI distress in patients with IBS
E. Suspending agent - ANSWER A, B, C
Which of the following correctly describes the use of Tween? (Select ALL that apply.)
A. It is used most commonly as a thickening agent.
B. Tween is a surfactant.
C. Surfactants are compounds with polar sides and nonpolar sides.
D. The generic name for Tween is polysorbate.
E. Surfactants are used most often in ointments. - ANSWER B, C, D
A pharmacist will be compounding an electrolyte rehydration solution by mixing
dextrose powder, sodium chloride powder, and potassium citrate powder. The
powders are already uniform in particle size and only need to be blended together.
Which of the following mortar and pestles should be used?
A. Bamboo
B. Wedgwood
C. Porcelain
D. Glass
E. Stainless steel - ANSWER C
Rank the following steps used to compound molded tablets.
A. Mix the ingredients using geometric dilution.
B. Compress the moist powder mixture into a tablet mold and allow to dry to form
individual tablets.
C. Measure and weigh all ingredients.
D. Add alcohol and/or water to moisten the powder mixture.
E. Triturate the dry ingredients. - ANSWER C, E, A, D, B
Wetting agents reduce the surface tension between:
A. Air and water
B. A base and an acid
C. Two different powders
D. Oil and water
E. A solid and a liquid - ANSWER E
, Kimberly is compounding a progesterone oral suspension. After weighing and
measuring out the ingredients, she will be levigating the progesterone powder with
glycerin to form a thick paste. What type of mortar and pestle should she use to
perform this step?
A. Bamboo
B. Wedgwood
C. Porcelain
D. Glass
E. Stainless steel - ANSWER D
The pharmacy technician would like to prepare an emulsion using the continental
gum method (also known as the dry gum method). Place the steps below in the
correct order.
A. Add water all at once
B. Levigate the gum with oil
C. Add a quantity of water sufficient to make the final volume
D. Triturate until a cracking sound is heard and the mixture looks creamy white
E. Add other ingredients - ANSWER B, A, D, E, C
Which of the following types of excipients are surfactants?
A. Disintegrant
B. Emulsifier
C. Anti-foaming agent
D. Wetting agent
E. Hydrophilic solvent - ANSWER B, D
The pharmacy technician would like to prepare an emulsion using the English gum
method (also known as the wet gum method). Place the steps below in the correct
order.
A. Add other ingredients
B. Triturate the gum with water to form a mucilage
C. Add oil slowly while triturating
D. Add a quantity of water sufficient to make the final volume - ANSWER B, C, A, D
Leslie is compounding suppositories by gently heating a fatty acid base and adding
in the active ingredients. This mixture is poured into a mold and allowed to cool.
Which of the following statements are true about preparing suppositories? (Select
ALL that apply).
A. The method described is called "compression molding."
B. A cold or frozen mold should not be used, or else the melted mixture can solidify
too early.
C. Mineral oil is a good lubricant for oil-soluble bases.
D. A cold or frozen mold should not be used because it can cause cracks in the
suppository.
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