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Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy

Calamine Lotion

 Explain and know the meaning of Medical Laboratory Science

 Understood the College of Pharmacy Curriculum in the following areas:
o Duration
o Curriculum content
o licensure examination
 Identify the different scope and field of Medical Technology practice in the Philippines

 Computer device or smartphone with internet access (at least 54 kbps; average data subscription
will suffice)
Quiz on Calamine Lotion

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Calamine Lotion

1. Calamine Lotion is classified as a suspension. What is a suspension? (4pts)

A. It is a disperse system in which solid, vehicle-insoluble particles (internal phase) are uniformly
suspended by mechanical agitation and formulation design throughout the liquid vehicle
(external phase). 
B. It is a clear, flavored, sweetened, hydroalcoholic liquid oral preparation that usually contain
either potent or unpleasant tasting drugs
C. It is a concentrated aqueous solution containing one or more sugar components, chiefly
sucrose, or sugar substitute
D. It is a viscous oral liquid containing one or more medicament dissolved in a vehicle that usually
contains high proportion of sucrose or other sugars.
 2. What is the use of each apparatus employed for the preparation of Calamine Lotion? (14pts)

Ingredient Use/s

Mortar and pestle grinding or rubbing the active substance in a mortar with the aid of a pestle.
Spatula It transfers samples or chemicals from original containers to another
Beaker Used to hold the liquid chemical or substance. It is a multi-purpose use it can also
measure the liquids.
Erlenmeyer flask It is use in mixing substances or chemicals.
Pipette It is use to transport a measured volume of liquid.
Aspirator It is a device on removing liquid or gas by suctioning.
Graduated cylinder To measure the volume of a liquid,chemicals or solution.

3. Match the following ingredients with their uses in the preparation of Calamine Lotion. (8pts)
Ingredient Answer Use/s

Zinc oxide  d A. Astringent (a chemical that shrinks or constricts body tissues), vehicle

Glycerin c B. Suspending agent (a substance (such as carrageenan, xanthan gum, or

cellulose ether) that is added to fluids to promote particle suspension or
dispersion and reduce sedimentation)

Magma b C. levigating agent (act as lubricating agents; it makes incorporating solids

easier, and they usually give smoother preparations)

Lime water  a D. mildly antiseptic action and is a mild astringent, it has soothing and
protective properties

4. One of the steps in the preparation of Calamine lotion is by grinding or rubbing the active substance in a
mortar with the aid of a pestle. How do we call this process? (4pts)
A. Trituration

B. Comminution
C. Levigation
D. Geometric Dilution

Date Completed: 4/27/2022

Date Submitted:4/27/2022