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ch 4 terminology
ch 4 terms
Term | Definition |
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suppository | a solid formulation containing a drug for rectal or vaginal administration |
sublingual | oral adminisrtation in which a drug is placed under the toungue and is rapidly absorbed into the bloodstream |
suspension | the dispersion of a liquid |
troche | a small, circular medicinal lozenge; a pastille |
elixir | a clear, sweetened, flavored solution containing water and ethanol |
chewable tablets | a solid oral dosage form meant to be chewed that is readily absorbed; commonly prescribed for school-age children |
capsule | the dosage form containing powder, liquids, or granules in a gelatin covering |
caplet | a hybrid solid dosage formulation sharing characteristics of both a tablet and a capsule |
aerosol | a pressurized container with a propellant that is used to administer a drug through oral inhalation into the lungs |
tablet | the solid dosageform produced by comparession and containing one or more active and inactive ingredients |
liniment | a medication topical preparation,such as Bengay, that is applied to the skin |
buffered tablet | tablet coated with a substance capable of neutralizing acid |
gel | a dispersion containing fine particles for topical use on the skin |
lotion | a liquid for topical application that contains insoluble dispersed solids or immiscible liquids |
lozenge | a medication in a sweet-tasting formulation that is absorbed in the mouth; also known as troche |
ethics | the rules or standards governing the conduct of a person or the conduct of the members of a profession |
sustained release tablets | a drug product formulation that provides the required dosage initially and then maintains or repeats it as desired intervals |
meniscus | something of crescent shape, as the concave or corvex surface of a column of liquid in a pipet or buret, or a crescent-shaped cartilage in the knee joint |
nebulizer | a device used to deliver medication in a fine-mist form to the lungs; often used in treating asthema |
syrup | an aqueous solution thickend with a large amount of sugar(generally sucrose) or a sugar subtitution such as sorbitol or propylene glycol |