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PTCB PTCE Exam - Topic 3 Question 99 Discussion

Actual exam question for PTCB's PTCE exam
Question #: 99
Topic #: 3
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Which of the following should be used tohelp incorporate a solid (like powder) into an ointmentduringnonsterile compounding?

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Suggested Answer: B

IV goes directly into the bloodstream. No first - pass effect.


by Cassie at Sep 14, 2024, 08:15 PM

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Chandra
3 months ago
Not sure about C, seems too simple for such a task.
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Graciela
3 months ago
Wait, are preservatives really involved in this process?
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Jules
3 months ago
Diluents are not the right choice here, just saying.
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Portia
4 months ago
I thought emulsifying agents would work too?
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Marylin
4 months ago
Definitely C, levigating agents are key for that!
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Jolanda
4 months ago
I’m pretty confident that levigating agents are the right choice here, especially for incorporating solids into ointments.
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Derrick
4 months ago
I’m leaning towards diluents, but I feel like I might be mixing it up with something else we studied.
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Tarra
4 months ago
I remember practicing a question about this, and I believe emulsifying agents are more for liquids, not solids.
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Stevie
5 months ago
I think we might need levigating agents to help mix the powder into the ointment, but I'm not completely sure.
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Rosalind
5 months ago
Levigating agents are the way to go for this. They help create a homogeneous mixture by wetting and dispersing the solid powder throughout the ointment base. Solid choice for this type of compounding.
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Caren
5 months ago
I'm a bit unsure on this one. Is it emulsifying agents that help incorporate solids? Or is that just for liquids? I'll have to think this through carefully.
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Lashaun
5 months ago
Levigating agents are definitely the way to go here. They help break down the solid powder into a smooth, uniform mixture with the ointment base. Should be a straightforward approach.
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Elena
5 months ago
Hmm, this looks like a tricky one. I think the key is to incorporate the solid powder into the ointment base effectively. I'd go with C - levigating agents, since they help disperse and wet the powder.
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Roosevelt
10 months ago
Levigating agents? Sounds like something you'd find in a rock band's backstage rider. But hey, if it gets the job done, I'm all for it!
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Nan
8 months ago
D) Preservatives
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Willow
9 months ago
C) Levigating agents
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Arlyne
9 months ago
B) Diluents
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Salome
9 months ago
A) Emulsifying agents
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Temeka
10 months ago
Emulsifying agents? Not unless we're making a salad dressing. Levigating agents are the secret sauce for this one.
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Erasmo
9 months ago
Diluents and preservatives are not the right choices either.
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Eura
9 months ago
Emulsifying agents wouldn't work well for this.
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Jeff
10 months ago
I agree, they help incorporate the solid into the ointment smoothly.
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Ocie
10 months ago
Levigating agents are definitely the way to go.
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Catherin
10 months ago
But levigating agents are used to reduce particle size and make the solid incorporate better.
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Gabriele
10 months ago
Preservatives? What is this, a pickling contest? Clearly, we need some levigating action to get that solid into the ointment.
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Sheridan
10 months ago
C) Levigating agents
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Myra
10 months ago
A) Emulsifying agents
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Odette
10 months ago
I disagree, I believe the correct answer is A) Emulsifying agents.
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Stefania
10 months ago
Diluents? Really? That's like trying to mix flour into water without a whisk. Levigating agents all the way!
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Catherin
11 months ago
I think the answer is C) Levigating agents.
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Vilma
11 months ago
Hmm, I think levigating agents would be the way to go here. Gotta get that solid powder incorporated smoothly, you know?
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Lisha
9 months ago
Preservatives are important for extending the shelf life of the ointment, but they won't help with incorporating the solid powder.
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Cecilia
9 months ago
Diluents might not be the best choice for this particular situation.
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Shawnna
9 months ago
Emulsifying agents could also be helpful in creating a smooth mixture.
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Macy
10 months ago
I agree, levigating agents are essential for incorporating solid powders into ointments.
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