Question

which of the following is a characteristic of effervescent tablets?
tablets are coated to prevent them from dissolving in the stomach.
tablets are formed into pencil - shaped rods.
tablets contain a mixture of sodium bicarbonate and acids.
tablets are formulated with hydrophilic polymers.
question 16
1 point
which of the following safety features should a pharmacy technician use to distinguish between medications with names that look or sound alike?
medication therapy management (mtm)
tall man lettering

Explanation:

Effervescent tablets contain a mixture of sodium bicarbonate and acids which react with water to produce carbon - dioxide gas, creating the fizz. For the second question, Tall Man lettering is used to distinguish between look - alike or sound - alike medication names. Medication therapy management is more about optimizing medication use and not for name distinction.

Answer:

1. Tablets contain a mixture of sodium bicarbonate and acids.
2. Tall Man lettering