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Module 2
Section 1 Dosage forms
Question | Answer |
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Which oral solid dosage form consists of a small oblong gelatin container filled with medication? | Capsule |
Why are some tablets scored? | Allows the tablet to be broken easily so patients can take a fraction of the dose |
Four types of tablets | Chewable, effervescent, enteric-coated, and troches and lozenges |
Four types of orally dissolving forms | Buccal, sublingual, orally disintegrating, and films |
Which term describes a tablet or capsule that is designed to release medication over an extended period of time? | Controlled-release product |
Which oral liquid dosage form contains solid ingredients dissolved in water? | Solution |
Which oral liquid dosage form contains solid ingredients that are not completely dissolved and will settle to the bottom of the container if not shaken? | Suspension |
Ointments, creams, and lotions are examples of which dosage form category? | Topical |
Topical dosage form that allows for prolonged action | Transdermal patch |
Insulin is an example of which dosage form? | Parenteral |