PTCB PTCE Exam - Topic 2 Question 96 Discussion

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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?

ABuffered

BEnteric-coated

CControlled release

DBuccal

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Suggested Answer: C

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

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Derrick

6 months ago

Enteric-coated formulations resist stomach acid.

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Malcolm

6 months ago

Wait, are you sure about that? Sounds too simple!

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Erick

6 months ago

Enteric-coated is the way to go for intestinal release.

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Phillip

7 months ago

I thought it was controlled release?

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Dannie

7 months ago

Definitely enteric-coated! That's the one.

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Rosio

7 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

7 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

7 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

8 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

8 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

8 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

8 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

8 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

8 months ago

Hmm, I'm not entirely sure about this one. I'll need to think it through carefully.

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Isreal

1 year 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

11 months ago

Yeah, that would definitely make taking medication more enjoyable!

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Maxima

11 months ago

I don't think they make bacon flavored enteric-coated medication, but that would be cool!

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Alyssa

11 months ago

Bacon flavored medication? That would be interesting!

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Detra

11 months ago

D) Buccal

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Antonette

1 year ago

C) Controlled release

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Phyliss

1 year ago

B) Enteric-coated

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Corinne

1 year ago

A) Buffered

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Pa

1 year 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

1 year ago

Controlled release is also a good option for some medications.

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Billy

1 year ago

I prefer enteric-coated, it's more modern.

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Matthew

1 year ago

Buffered, huh? Sounds like something my grandma would take.

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Jeanice

1 year ago

Controlled release? That's for lazy people. I want my medication to work fast and hard, like me!

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Grover

1 year 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

11 months ago

Buccal may not be ideal for everyone, but it has its own benefits.

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Shannon

12 months ago

I think buffered formulations can be helpful for certain conditions.

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Tammy

12 months ago

Controlled release is also a good option for some medications.

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Lonna

1 year ago

I agree, enteric-coated is much easier to swallow.

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Nickie

1 year 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

1 year 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

1 year ago

I agree with Valentine, Enteric-coated makes sense for delaying release until the medication reaches the intestine.

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Valentine

1 year ago

I think the answer is B) Enteric-coated.

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