Administration Of Medications

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elixir-Liquid

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drug that is dissolved in a solution of alcohol and water. sweetened and flavored and taken orally.

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emulsion-Liquid

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mixture of fats or oils in water.

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liniment-Liquid

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drug combined with oil, soap, alcohol or water. Are applied externally, using friction to produce a feeling of heat or warmth.

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lotion-Liquid

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an aqueous preparation that contains suspended ingredients. Used to treat external skin conditions and work to smooth, protect and moisten the skin and destroy harmful bacteria.

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solution-Liquid

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liquid preparation that contains one o more completely dissolved substances. The dissolved substance is known as the solute and the liquid in which it is dissolved is known as the solvent. Most drugs admin. by injection consist of solutions.

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spirit-Liquid

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drug combined with an alcoholic solution that is volatile(evaporates readily).

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spray-Liquid

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fine stream of medicated vapor, usually used to treat nose and throat conditions.

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suspension-Liquid

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drug that contains solid insoluble drug particles in a liquid; the preparation must be shaken before administration.

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suspension aerosol-Liquid

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pressurized form in which solid aerosol or liquid drug particles are suspended in a gas to be dispensed in a cloud or mist.

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syrup-Liquid

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drug dissolved in a solution of sugar, water and sometimes a flavoring to disguise an unpleasant taste.

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tablet- Solid

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powdered drug that has been pressed into a disc. Some are scored.

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chewable tablet-Solid

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powdered drug ha has been flavored and pressed into a disc. Are often used for antacids, childrens meds.

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sublingual tablet-Solid

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powdered drug pressed into a disc and designed to dissolve under the tongue, permitting rapid absorption into bloodstream

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enteric-coated tablet-Solid

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coated with a substance that prevents it from dissolving until it reaches the intestines. Coating protects from dissolving from gastric juices and also from irritating stomach lining. Not to be crushed or chewed.

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capsule-Solid

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drug contained in a gelatin capsule that is water soluble and functions to prevent patient from tasting drug.

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sustained-release capsule-Solid

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contains granules that dissolve at different rates to provide a gradual and continuous release to medication. Reduces the number of doses administered.

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caplet-Solid

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drug contained in an oblong tablet with a smooth coating to make swallowing easier

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lozenge-Solid

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drug contained in a candy-like base. Circular and designed to dissolve on the tongue.

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cream-Solid

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drug combined in a base generally non-greasy, resulting in a semisolid preparation. applied externally to skin.

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ointment-Solid

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oil base, resulting in a semisolid preparation. Applied externally to skin and usually greasy.

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suppository-Solid

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drug mixed with a firm base, designed to melt at body temperature. shaped into a cylinder or cone for easy insertion into a body cavity such as rectum or vagina.

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transdermal patch-Solid

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adhesive backing that contains a drug, applied to skin. drug enters circulation after absorbed into skin.