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Drug Class Terms — Unit test

Question 15 • Medical Terminology - EL3620 A

Jenna is prescribed topical medicine that comes in a base that is about 80% oil and 20% water. In which form is Jenna’s medicine?

Answer
A
cream
B
liquid
C
lotion
D
ointment

Explanation

An ointment is a topical preparation with a mostly oily base; a common formulation is about 80% oil and 20% water. Therefore, Jenna’s medicine is an ointment, choice D. Creams and lotions generally contain more water than ointments.

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