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ch 4 terminology
ch 4 terms
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 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 |
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