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Pharmaceutical prep

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A medication applied directly to the skin or mucous membrane is called Topical
A dry medicinal solid that dissolves slowly in the mouth is a Lozenge
A diluted alcoholic solution of non-volatile substance is a Tincture (tr, tinct)
A sealed glass container that holds a sterile preparation for injection is an Ampule
Liquid medication such as eye drops are called Solution, gtt
A solid that is mixed into a liquid but does not dissolve forms a Suspension
A devise used to administer medication by inhalation is an Inhaler
A semisolid medicated preparation applied to the skin is an Ointment (ung.)
A medication introduced into the rectum, urethra or vague at body temperature is a Suppository (supp.)
A small solid compressed dose of medication is a Tablet
An inactive substance used in research studies or for psychological effects is a Placebo
Liquid food given through a tube into the stomach is called Gavage
Two or more chemicals combined into one substance form a Compound (Comp.)
A sweetened, aromatic hydro-alcoholic liquid used for oral medicines is an Elixir (elix.)
Preparations used to cleanse wounds or body cavities are called Irrigating solutions or lavages
A single dose of medication in a gelatinous shell is a Capsule (cap.)
A drug coated to dissolve only in the intestines is Enteric-coated
A small glass bottle used as a medicine container is a Vial
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