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Class of Drugs Based on Preparation (Liquid/Solid)- Alex Smith

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What is a mixture of fats or oils in water?   EMULSION  
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What is drug that is dissolved in a solution of alcohol and water; sweetened and flavored and taken orally?   ELIXIR  
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What is a drug that is combined with oil, soap, alcohol, or water?   LINIMENT  
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What is a drug that is an aqueous preparation that contains suspended ingredients?   LOTION  
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What is a liquid preparation that contains one or more completely dissolved substance?   SOLUTION  
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What is a drug combined with an alcoholic solution that is volatile?   SPIRIT  
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What is a fine stream of medicated vapor, usually used to treat nose and throat condition?   SPRAY  
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What is a drug that contains solid insoluble drug particles in a liquid; the preparation must be shaken before administration?   SUSPENSION- A  
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What is a pressurized form in which solid aerosol or liquid drug particles are suspended in a gas to be dispensed in a cloud or mist?   SUSPENSION- B  
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What is a drug dissolved in a solution of sugar, water, and sometimes a flavoring to disguise an unpleasant taste   SYRUP  
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What is a drug that is dissolved in a solution of alcohol or alcohol and water?   TINCTURE  
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What is a powered drug that has been pressed into discs? Some are scored or marked with an indication so they can be broken into halves or quarters.   TABLET  
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What are powdered drugs that have been flavored or pressed into disc? Often used for antacids, anti-flatulence and children's medication.   CHEWABLE TABLET  
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What are powdered drugs that has been pressed into discs and are designed to dissolve under the tongue, which permits its rapid absorption into the bloodstream?   SUBLINGUAL TABLET  
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What are tablets coated with a substance that prevents it from dissolving until it reaches the intestines? Coating protects drug from being destroyed by gastric juices and prevents irritating stomach lining. Must not be crushed or chewed.   ENTERIC-COATED TABLET  
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What is a drug that is water soluble and functions pt from tasting the drug?   CAPSULE  
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What are capsules that contain granules that dissolve at different rates to provide gradual and continuous release of medications?   SUSTAINED-RELEASED CAPSULE  
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What is a drug contained in an oblong tablet with a smooth coating to make swallowing easier?   CAPLET  
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What is a drug contained in an candylike base? They are circular and are designed to dissolve on the tongue.   LOZENGE  
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What is drug combined in a base that is generally nongreasy, resulting in a semisolid preparation? Are applied externally to the skin.   CREAM  
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What is a drug that is oil based, resulting in a semisolid preparation? Are applied externally to the skin and are usually greasy.   OINTMENT  
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What are drugs that are mixed with a firm base, such as cocoa butter, that are designed to melt at body temp? They are cylinder shaped for easy insertion in a body cavity, such as the rectum or vagina.   SUPPOSITORY  
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What are patches with adhesive backing, which contains a drug, applied to the skin? Drug enters the circulation after being absorbed through the skin. (Icy-Hot patches)   TRANSDERMAL PATCH  
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