Extended-Release Formulations

question 35

Multiple Choice

Extended-release formulations:

• A) Are designed to deliver the dose over a longer interval than an immediate-release (IR) product.
• B) Can improve patient compliance and ultimately result in better health.
• C) Are a cause of medication errors if crushed or administered in place of IR doses.
• D) All of the above factors are related to extended-release formulations.

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