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Forms of Meds/Route
Chapter 16- Forms of Medication by Route of Administration
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Caplet | Solid dosage form for oral use; shaped like capsule and coated for ease of swallowing |
| Capsule | Medication encased in a gelatin shell |
| Tablet | Powdered medication compressed into hard disk or cylinder |
| Enteric coated | Tablet that is coated so that it does not dissolved in stomach; meant for intestinal absorption |
| Elixir | Clear fluid containing water and alcohol; designed for oral use; usually has sweetner added |
| Extract | Concentrated medication form made by removing the active portion of medication from its other components |
| Aqueous solution | Substance dissolved particles in a liquid medium; when left standing, particles settle to bottom of container |
| Syrup | Medication dissolved in a concentrated sugar solution |
| Troche (lozenge) | Flat, round dosage form containing medication that dissolves in mouth; not meant for ingestion |
| Aerosol | Aqueous medication sprayed and absorbed in the mouth and upper airway; not meant for ingestion |
| Sustained release | Tablet or capsule that contains small particles of a medication coated w/ material that requires a varying amount of time to dissolve |
| Ointment (salve or cream) | Semisolid, externally applied preparation, usually containing one or more meds |
| Liniment | Usually contains alcohol, oil, or soapy emollient |
| Lotion | Semiliquid suspension often used to cool, protect, or clean skin |
| Paste | Thick ointment; absorbed through the skin more slowly than ointment; often used for skin protection |
| Transdermal patch | Medicated disk or patch; medication is absorbed through the skin over a designated period of time (e.g. 24hrs) |
| Solution | Sterile preparation that contrains water with one or more dissolved compounds |
| Powder | Sterile particles of meds that are dissolved in a sterile solution before admin |
| Intraocular disk | Medicated disk that is inserted into the patient's eye. The medication is absorbed over a designated period of time |
| Suppository | Solid dosage form mixed with gelatin and shaped in the form of a pellet for insertion into a body cavity. Melts when it reaches body temp. |
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