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Clas of Drugs based on prep (Liquid/Solid)- Chelsie Brandyberry

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emulsion   a mixture of fats or oils in water  
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liniment   a drug combined with oil, soap, alcohol, or water; applied externally, using friction, produce a feeling of heat or warmth  
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lotion   an aqueous preparation that contains suspended ingredients; treat external skin conditions; soothe, protect, and moisten the skin and destroy harmful bacteria  
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solution   a liquid preparation that contains one or more completely dissolved substances; dissolved substances are known as solutes and the liquid it is dissolved into is the solvent  
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spirit   a drug combined with an alcoholic solution that is volatile  
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spray   a fine stream of medicated vapor, usually used to treat nose and throat conditions  
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suspension 1   a drug that contains solid insoluble drug particles in a liquid; the preparation must be shaken before administration  
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suspension 2   a pressurized form in which solid aerosol or liquid drug particles are suspended in a gas to be dispensed in a cloud or mix  
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syrup   a drug dissolved in a solution of sugar, water, and sometimes a flavoring to disguise an unpleasant taste  
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tincture   a drug dissolved in a solution of alcohol or alcohol and water  
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tablet   a powdered drug; that has been pressed into discs  
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chewable tablet   a powdered drug that has been flavored and pressed into a disc  
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sublingual tablet   a powdered drug that has been pressed into a disc and is designed to dissolve under the tongue, which permits its rapid absorption into the bloodstream  
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enteric-coated tablet   a tablet coated with a substance that prevents it from dissolving until it reaches the intestines  
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capsule   a drug contained in a gelatin capsule that is water-soluble and functions to prevent that patient from testing the drug  
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sustained-release capsule   a capsule that contains granules that dissolve at different rates to provide a gradual and continuous release of medication  
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caplet   a drug contained in an oblong tablet with a smooth coating to make swallowing easier  
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lozenge   a drug contained in a candy-like base;circular;dissolve on tongue  
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cream   a drug combined in a base that is generally non-greasy;semi-solid preparation;applied externally to the skin  
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ointment   a drug with an oil base; semi-solid preparation; applied externally to the skin; usually greasy  
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suppository   a drug mixed with a firm base designed to melt at body temperature; shaped into a cylinder or cone for easy insertion into body cavity  
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transdermal patch   a patch with an adhesive backing, which contains a drug, that is applied to the skin; drug enters the circulation after being absorbed through the skin  
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Elixir   a drug that is dissolved in a solution of alcohol and water;sweetened and flavored; taken orally  
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