NAPLEX (North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination) Practice Exam

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What type of medication should you invert and shake once to get the medication into the tip before using?

Solutions
Suspensions
Ointments
Gels

The correct answer is: Gels

Gels are the type of medication that should be inverted and shaken once to get the medication into the tip before using. Gels are semi-solid substances that have a thick consistency, making it necessary to invert and shake them to ensure that the active ingredients are evenly distributed throughout the gel before application. This process helps to ensure accurate dosing and efficacy of the medication. Solutions are already in liquid form and do not require shaking to mix the ingredients. Suspensions need to be shaken well before each use to evenly distribute the solid particles throughout the liquid. Ointments are semi-solid but do not need to be inverted and shaken like gels because they have a different consistency and mechanism of action.