liquid & solid preps Word Scramble
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elixir | a drug that is dissolved in a solution of alcohol and water. elixirs are sweetened and flavored and are taken orally. Ex Dimetapp |
emulsion | a mixture of fats or oils in water. Ex soyacol |
liniment | a drug combined with oil, soap, alcohol, or water. liniments are applied externally, using friction, to produce a feeling of heat or warmth. Ex heet |
lotion | an aqueous preparation that contains suspended ingredients. lotions are used treat external skin conditions. they work to soothe, protect, and moisten the skin and to destroy harmful bacteria. Ex caladryl |
solution | a liquid preparation that contains one or more completely dissolved substance is known as the solute, and the liquid in which it is dissolved is known as the solvent. Ex polysporin |
spirit | a drug combined with an alcoholic solution that is volatile. Ex aromatic |
spray | a fine stream of medicated vapor, usually used to treat nose and throat conditions. Ex dristan |
suspension | a drug that contains solid insoluble drug particles in a liquid; the preparation must be shaken before administration. Ex amoxicillin |
suspension | a pressurized form in which solid aerosal or liquid drug particles are suspended in a gas to be dispensed in a cloud or mist. Ex proventil |
syrup | a drug dissolved in a solution sugar, water, and sometimes a flavoring to disguise an unpleasant taste. Ex robitussin |
tincture | a drug dissolved in a solution of alcohol or alcohol and water. Ex tincture |
tablet | a powered drug; that has been pressed into discs. some tablets are scored; that is, they are marked with an indentation so that they can be broken into halves or quarters for proper dosage. Ex Tylenol |
chewable tablets | a powdered drug that has been flavored and pressed into a disc. chewable tablets are often used for antacids, antiflatulents, and children's medication. Ex pepto-bismol |
sublingual tablet | a powdered drug that has been that has been pressed into a disc and is design to dissolve under the tongue, which permits a rapid absorption into a blood stream. Ex nitroglycerin sublingual tablets |
enteric-coated tablet | a tablet coated with a substance that prevents it from dissolving until it reaches the intestines.the coating protects the drug from being destroyed by gastric juices and prevents it from irritating the stomach lining. |
capsule | a drug contained in a gelatin capsule that is water-soluble and functions to prevent the patient from tasting the drug. Ex Benadryl |
sustained-release capsule | a capsule that contains granules that dissolves a different rates to provide a gradual and a gradual and continuous release of medication. this reduces the number of doses that must be administered. Ex contac |
caplet | a drug contained in an oblong tablet with a smooth coating to make swallowing easier. Ex. advil |
lozenge | a drug contained in a candylike base. lozenges are circular and are designed to dissolve on the tongue. Ex chloraseptic |
cream | a drug combined in a base that is generally non-greasy, resulting in a semisolid preparation. creams are applied externally to the skin. Ex hydrocortisone |
ointment | a drug with an oil base, resulting in a semisolid preparation. ointments are applied externally to the skin and are usually greasy. Ex cortisporin |
suppository | a drug mixed with firm base, such as cocoa butter, that is designed to melt at body temperature. a suppository is shaped into a cylinder or a cone for easy insertion into a body cavity, such as the rectum or vagina. Ex. preparation |
transdermal patch | a patch with an adhesive backing, which contains a drug, that is applied to the skin. the drug enters the circulation after being absorbed through the skin. ex: nitroglycerin |
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