Pharm. chap 3 Word Scramble
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A tablet that has an indented line running across the top is called | scored |
A tablet designed to dissolve in a glass of water before being swallowed is called | effervescent |
Tablets covered with a special coating that prevents stomach upset are called | enteric (disolves in the intestines and not the stomach--for meds that upset stomachs) |
An enteric coated ASA (aspirin) is called | Ecotrin |
The classifications of ASA (aspirin) include: | 1. Non-narcotic analgesic (no pain) 2. NonSteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug (NSAID) 3. Antipyretic (against fever/adults only-never give children aspirin) 4. Anticoagulant (against clotting) |
Medications that disintegrate slowly into a liquid form that releases the drug topically into the mouth and throat is called a | lozenge, troche, or pastille |
The term used to describe a liquid with a watery consistency is | aqueous |
The term used to describe a thick liquid is | viscous |
A small bottle containing injectable medication with a RUBBER diaphragm at the bottle neck for needle insertion is called a | vial |
A small slender container with a narrow neck which houses injectable liquids is called a | ampule (Amp) |
Liquid medications that contain alcohol (ETOH) are called | elixirs (elix.) or tinctures |
Liquid medications that contain no alcohol but are a concentrated solution of sugar, water and flavorings are called | syrups(syp.) |
Fat globules dispersed throughout a water base is called a | emulsion |
Drug particles dispersed throughout a thickened water base is called a | gel |
Undissolved particles of a medication to be mixed with a liquid(water) just before use is called a | SUSPension(susp.) |
Since the particles will settle, suspensions must be | shaken well before use |
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