Drugs that come in the forms of ointments, creams, and lotions have various characteristics. Describe the characteristic feel, appearance, and consistency for just one of these three drug forms: ointment or cream or lotion

What will be an ideal response?


Answer: (one of the following)
Ointment: Greasy feel, clear appearance, firm consistency
Cream: Nongreasy feel, opaque/milky appearance, semiliquid
Lotion: Nongreasy feel, opaque/milky, liquid

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