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PHM 160 Study Guide for Chapter 6

Across
Powders can be blended by spatulation, trituration, sifting and ______
Will absorb moisture from the air till they liquefy.
Powders can be sifted through this to make a powder more fine
Individual powder doses are placed in these or small vials/bottles
When in contact with water, rapidly releases carbon dioxide
When 2 or more powdered substances need to be combined to form a uniform mixture
How many particles description terms are there for describing a powder.
Can be used in open wounds, but should be sterilized to avoid infection
What is this called when you are examining your finished product for uniformity in color after a non-sterile compound.
Some combinations of powders can react in this way when mixed together.
The size of a _______ substance can be reduced by grinding with a mortar and pestle
Mills and _____ can be used to reduce particle size
Powders usually only require _________ not disintegration before absorption
These powders can be mixed with a bulky powder absorbent such as magnesium oxide
Mortar with a rough surface
Down
Topical powders usually consist a ______ such as cornstarch
A dry substance composed of finely divided particles, uniform small particles
These types of powders are water repellent
Mortar with smooth surface
Used in small-scale preparation of ointments and suspensions to reduce particle size and grittiness
Formed when a powder and small amount of liquid are combined
This type of powder is intended for a body cavity, such as the ears, nose, or throat.
Grinding a drug in a mortar to reduce particle size
Powder that contains water of hydration or crystallization
A powder can ________ or externally
Powders can provide this type of onset
Effervescent granules and tablets need to be ______ to indicate they are not to be swallowed directly.