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Ampoule (amp)
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A small glass vial sealed to keep contents sterile. Usually used for a single dose of medicaiton, used for SC, I.M. and IV meds.
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Capsule (cap)
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A gelatin container in which a drug is enclosed.
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Compound (comp)
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Two or more chemicals united chemically into one substance.
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Elixir (elix)
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A sweetened, usually alcoholic liquid used with medicinal agents.
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Enteric Coated (EC)
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A coating on a drug which permits it to pass through the stomach and dissolve inthe small intestine. eg. entrophen.
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Inhaler
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A device used to administer medication by inhaling.
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Irrigating Solutions (lavage)
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The cleansing of a canal cavity or wound by washing with water or other fluids (sterile water, normal saline) to remove irritants or poisons.
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Gavage
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Introducing of liquid food into the stomach by way of a nasogastric (NG) tube placed either through the nose or mouth.
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Lozenge
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Solid medication held in mouth until it dissolves.
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Ointment (ung)
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A semi solid, usually greasy and mediatec prepartion for application to the skin.
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Placebo
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An inactive substqance resembling a medication but with no medicinal effect.
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Suppository (supp)
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A medicated substance mixed in a solid base that melts when placed in a body opening. Usually placed in the vagina or rectum.
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Tablet (tab)
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A solid dose of a drug in a disk form.
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Topical
drops (gtt) or ointment (ung) |
A direct application of a medicaiton to the skin, ear, eye, or other body part.
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Vial
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A small glass container for medication.
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