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B-Text Chapter 11
Classification of Drugs Based on Prep
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Emulsion | A mix of fats or oils in water. |
| Liniment | Combined with oil, soap, alcohol, or water; applied externally, using friction, to produce heat or warmth. |
| Lotion | Treats external skin condition; works to soothe, protect, and moisten the skin and to dry harmful bacteria. |
| Solution | Contains one or more completely dissolved substances known as a solute, and is dissolved in a solvent. |
| Spirit | Combined with an alcoholic solution that is evaporated easily. |
| Spray | A fine stream of medicated vapor, usually used to treat nose and throat conditions. |
| Suspension | Contains solid insoluble drug particles in a liquid; must be shaken before administration. |
| Suspension | A pressurized form in which solid aerosol or liquid drug particles are suspended in a gas to be dispensed in a cloud or mist. |
| Syrup | Dissolved in a solution of sugar, water, and sometimes a flavoring to disguise an unpleasant taste. |
| Tincture | Dissolved in a solution of alcohol or alcohol and water. |
| Tablet | Powdered drug; pressed into discs. Some tablets are scored so they can be broken for proper dosage. |
| Chewable tablet | Powdered drug that has been flavored and pressed into a disc; commonly used for antacids, antiflatulents, and children's medication. |
| Sublingual tablet | Powdered drug that's been pressed into a disc and is designed to dissolve under the tongue, which permits rapid absorption into the bloodstream. |
| Enteric- coated tablet | Tablet coated with a substance so the drug doesn't dissolve until it reaches the intestines. Must not be crushed or chewed. |
| Capsule | Drug contained in a gelatin capsule that's water-soluble and prevents the patient from tasting the drug. |
| Sustained- release capsule | A capsule that contains granules that dissolve at different rates for continuous release of the medication. |
| Caplet | A drug contained in an oblong tablet with a smooth coating, easy for swallowing. |
| Lozenge | Contained in a candylike base; circular and dissolves on the tongue. |
| Cream | Combined in a base that's generally non-greasy; applied externally to the skin. |
| Ointment | A drug with an oil base; applied externally to the skin and generally greasy. |
| Suppository | Mixed with a firm base that's designed to melt at body temperature; shaped into a cylinder or cone for easy insertion into a body cavity. |
| Transdermal patch | A patch with an adhesive backing, applied to the skin; the drug enters the circulation after being absorbed through the skin. |
| Elixir | A drug dissolved in a solution of alcohol or water; sweetened and flavored; taken orally. |
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