Solutions

Question 1

What is a solution?

Answer 1

A mixture of two or more components
Forms a single phase
Homogenous

Question 2

Solvent

Answer 2

Component determining phase of solution
Greatest proportion of system

Question 3

Solute

Answer 3

Dissolved in solvent

Question 4

Dissolution

Answer 4

Transfer of molecules (or ions) from a solid state into solution

Question 5

Solubility

Answer 5

1. Extent to which dissolution proceeds
2. Prescribed set of experimental conditions
3. Refers to solute in solvent

Question 6

Saturation

Answer 6

Solution at D containing excess solute

Question 7

Advantages of solution dosage forms

Answer 7

Easier to swallow than solids
Therapeutic response
Homogenous system
Less irritation

Question 8

Disadvantages of solution dosage forms

Answer 8

Bulky
Stability of ingredients in solution is poor
Microorganism growth
Unpleasant taste of the drug