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Chapter 16- Forms of Medication by Route of Administration

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Caplet   Solid dosage form for oral use; shaped like capsule and coated for ease of swallowing  
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Capsule   Medication encased in a gelatin shell  
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Tablet   Powdered medication compressed into hard disk or cylinder  
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Enteric coated   Tablet that is coated so that it does not dissolved in stomach; meant for intestinal absorption  
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Elixir   Clear fluid containing water and alcohol; designed for oral use; usually has sweetner added  
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Extract   Concentrated medication form made by removing the active portion of medication from its other components  
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Aqueous solution   Substance dissolved particles in a liquid medium; when left standing, particles settle to bottom of container  
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Syrup   Medication dissolved in a concentrated sugar solution  
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Troche (lozenge)   Flat, round dosage form containing medication that dissolves in mouth; not meant for ingestion  
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Aerosol   Aqueous medication sprayed and absorbed in the mouth and upper airway; not meant for ingestion  
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Sustained release   Tablet or capsule that contains small particles of a medication coated w/ material that requires a varying amount of time to dissolve  
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Ointment (salve or cream)   Semisolid, externally applied preparation, usually containing one or more meds  
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Liniment   Usually contains alcohol, oil, or soapy emollient  
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Lotion   Semiliquid suspension often used to cool, protect, or clean skin  
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Paste   Thick ointment; absorbed through the skin more slowly than ointment; often used for skin protection  
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Transdermal patch   Medicated disk or patch; medication is absorbed through the skin over a designated period of time (e.g. 24hrs)  
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Solution   Sterile preparation that contrains water with one or more dissolved compounds  
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Powder   Sterile particles of meds that are dissolved in a sterile solution before admin  
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Intraocular disk   Medicated disk that is inserted into the patient's eye. The medication is absorbed over a designated period of time  
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Suppository   Solid dosage form mixed with gelatin and shaped in the form of a pellet for insertion into a body cavity. Melts when it reaches body temp.  
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