NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS
PHARMACEUTICS
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Question
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Peppermint spirit is not used as
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Carminative
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Antiseptic
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Local anaesthetic
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Co-solvent
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Examples of oral solutions include syrups, elixirs, linctuses and aromatic waters.
Detailed explanation-2: -Elixirs are sweetened hydro-alcoholic (water and alcohol) liquids for oral use. Typically, alcohol and water are used as solvents when the drug will not dissolve in water alone. In addition to active drug, they usually contain flavouring and colouring agents to improve patient acceptance.
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