Test 5: Prometric Exam for Pharmacist
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Body mass index (BMI) Calculator
Body mass index (BMI) Body mass index (BMI) is a measure of body fat based
Clark’s Rule
Clark’s Rule (Based on Body Weight) Clark’s rule is an equation used to calculate pediatric
Fried’s Rule
Fried’s Rule (For under 1yr of age) Fried’s Rule is another method used to calculate
Young’s Rule
Young’s Rule (For 1yr – 12yr of age) Young’s Rule is an equation used to
Drug Dose Calculator Universal Formula
Universal Formula (Toney-Butler, 2021) In the universal formula (or “desired over have method”), the desired amount
Dilling’s rule
Dilling’s rule (For upto 20 years of age) An age-based formula for calculating pediatric dose
Viscosity Increasing Agent
Viscosity increasing agent is used to render preparations more resistant to flow. Used in suspensions to deter sedimentation, in ophthalmic solutions to enhance contact time
Vehicle
Vehicle is a carrying agent which is used in formulating a variety of liquids for oral and parenteral administration Generally, oral liquids are aqueous (e.g., syrups)
Tablet or Capsule Opaquant
Tablet or capsule opaquant is used to render a coating opaque. It may be used alone or with a colorant.
Examples
• Titanium dioxide
Tablet Polishing Agent
Tablet polishing agent is used to impart an attractive sheen to coated tablets.
Examples
• Carnauba wax
• White wax
Tonicity Agent
Tonicity agent is used to render solution similar in osmotic-dextrose characteristics to physiologic fluids, for example, in ophthalmic, parenteral, and irrigation fluids.
Tablet Lubricant
Tablet lubricants are used in tablet formulations to reduce friction during tablet compression.
Examples
Calcium stearate
Magnesium stearate
Tablet Disintegrant
Tablet disintegrant are used in solid forms to promote disruption of the mass into smaller particles more readily dispersed or dissolved.
Examples
Alginic acid
Tablet Glidant
Tablet glidants are used in tablet and capsule formulations to improve flow properties of the powder mixture.
Examples
• Colloidal silica
• Cornstarch
• Talc
