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PTCB PTCE Exam - Topic 2 Question 96 Discussion

Actual exam question for PTCB's PTCE exam
Question #: 96
Topic #: 2
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Which type of formulation delays release until the medication has passed through the stomach and into the intestine?

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by Laquita at Sep 12, 2024, 04:46 PM

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Derrick
3 months ago
Enteric-coated formulations resist stomach acid.
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Malcolm
3 months ago
Wait, are you sure about that? Sounds too simple!
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Erick
3 months ago
Enteric-coated is the way to go for intestinal release.
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Phillip
4 months ago
I thought it was controlled release?
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Dannie
4 months ago
Definitely enteric-coated! That's the one.
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Rosio
4 months ago
I remember discussing buccal formulations, but they release in the mouth, not the intestine. So, I guess that rules out option D.
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Tracie
4 months ago
I’m a bit confused. I thought controlled release also delayed medication, but now I’m not sure if it’s the same as enteric-coated.
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Colene
4 months ago
I feel like I saw a similar question in our practice tests. Enteric-coated definitely sounds right since it delays release until it reaches the intestine.
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Annelle
5 months ago
I think the answer might be enteric-coated, but I'm not completely sure. I remember it has something to do with protecting the drug from stomach acid.
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Jutta
5 months ago
Buffered, controlled release, and buccal don't seem to match the description of delaying release until the intestines. I'm going to go with enteric-coated for this.
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Brittni
5 months ago
Enteric-coated, got it. That's the one that protects the medication from the stomach environment and releases it in the intestines. I feel pretty confident about this one.
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Merri
5 months ago
Okay, let me think this through. I know enteric-coated means it's coated to resist stomach acid, so that sounds like the right answer. But I want to double-check the other options just to be sure.
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Jonelle
5 months ago
Hmm, I think the answer is B. Enteric-coated formulations are designed to resist stomach acid and only release the medication once it reaches the intestines.
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Casie
5 months ago
Hmm, I'm not entirely sure about this one. I'll need to think it through carefully.
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Isreal
10 months ago
Enteric-coated, huh? I wonder if they make that in a bacon flavor. Now that's the kind of medication I can get behind!
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Nan
8 months ago
Yeah, that would definitely make taking medication more enjoyable!
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Maxima
8 months ago
I don't think they make bacon flavored enteric-coated medication, but that would be cool!
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Alyssa
8 months ago
Bacon flavored medication? That would be interesting!
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Detra
8 months ago
D) Buccal
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Antonette
9 months ago
C) Controlled release
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Phyliss
9 months ago
B) Enteric-coated
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Corinne
9 months ago
A) Buffered
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Pa
10 months ago
Buffered, huh? Sounds like something my grandma would take. Enteric-coated is the only choice for a millennial like me.
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Bulah
9 months ago
Controlled release is also a good option for some medications.
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Billy
10 months ago
I prefer enteric-coated, it's more modern.
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Matthew
10 months ago
Buffered, huh? Sounds like something my grandma would take.
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Jeanice
10 months ago
Controlled release? That's for lazy people. I want my medication to work fast and hard, like me!
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Grover
10 months ago
Buccal? Really? I'd rather not have to hold my medication in my cheek like a hamster. Enteric-coated is the clear winner here.
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Myong
8 months ago
Buccal may not be ideal for everyone, but it has its own benefits.
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Shannon
9 months ago
I think buffered formulations can be helpful for certain conditions.
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Tammy
9 months ago
Controlled release is also a good option for some medications.
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Lonna
10 months ago
I agree, enteric-coated is much easier to swallow.
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Nickie
10 months ago
Hmm, I think enteric-coated is the way to go. Why would I want my medication to dissolve in my stomach? That's just asking for trouble!
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Belen
10 months ago
I'm not sure, but Controlled release could also be a possibility since it controls the rate of release over time.
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Art
10 months ago
I agree with Valentine, Enteric-coated makes sense for delaying release until the medication reaches the intestine.
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Valentine
10 months ago
I think the answer is B) Enteric-coated.
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