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sublingual tablets   tablet designed to dissolve under the tongue  
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enteric coated tablet   tablet coated with a film formulated to pass through the stomach into the small intestines for absorption. Prevents irritation of the gastric mucosa.  
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chewable tablets   tablet with a sugar or flavored base designed to be chewed  
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caplets   long oblong tablet with a smooth film coated body for ease of swallowing  
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buccal tablets   tablet placed in the mouth between the cheek and gum for absorption  
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tablets   dried powder form of medication that has been compressed a small disk  
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sustained released tablets   capsule form of medication in which the medication is released over a desired period of known duration  
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troches   hard disk of medication designed to dissolve in the mouth  
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buffered tablets   medication combined with an antacid to reduce stomach discomfort  
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Holistic   View that focuses on achieving harmony of body, mind, and spirit to prevent illness. Physical, social, emotional, spiritual, and cognitive aspects of a person  
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scientific-biomedical   View that believes disease and illness have a cause, and the goal of health is to find a cure.  
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magicoreligious   View that regards humans as under the control of supernatural, mystical forces  
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liniment   medication that combines oil, soap, water, alcohol and is placed on the skin to produce heat  
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gels   semisolid in a water base with a thickening agent for absorption through the skin  
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lotion   free-flowing liquid of formulation with ingredients suspended in water for application to the skin  
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ointment   semisolid in greasy base that is not absorbed into the skin, but the medication is absorbed from the greasy base  
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cream   semisolid preparation in a base that is absorbed into the tissue for slow, sustained release  
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gelcaps   Soft gelatin shell filled with liquid medication  
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capsule   small gelatin container filled with medication in powdered or granule form  
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delayed action capsule   capsule prepared to release drug at a particular site or to provide a steady release of medication over a period of time  
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elixer   clear sweetened or flavored medication containing alcohol and water  
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emulsion   Water-and-oil mixture containing medication in pharmacology  
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tincture   alcohol based liquid used as a skin disinfectant  
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effervescent   course ground medicinal agent that has been mixed with effervescent salt to release carbon dioxide when a liquid is added  
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suspension   medication in the form of undissolved particles dispersed in a liquid vehicle  
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superscription   portion of a prescription designated with the symbol Rx  
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subscription   part of the prescription containing the directions for the pharmacist with information for compounding ingredients if necessary  
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signa   part of prescription that indicates the proper dosage of medication to be taken (sig or signature)  
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inscription   part of the prescription that indicates the name of a drug and the dosage prescribed  
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parenteral drugs   route by which medications are given through the skin by injection, such as intramuscular, intradermal, subcutaneous, and intravenous.  
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suppositories   medication carried in cocoa butter, hydrogenated vegetable oil, or glycerinated gelatin to form a solid dose for insertion into a body orifice such as the vagina, urethra or rectum  
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implants   form of medication placed under the skin for long term controlled release (pellet)  
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dispense   to give medications to a patient to be taken at a later time  
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prescribe   to indicate, either in writing or orally, a medication to be given  
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standing order   request for a procedure that is routine for certain medical treatments under certain conditions  
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administer   to give to or apply medication to a person  
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medication order   written or verbal order for administration of a medication in a health care setting  
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extract   highly concentrated preparation of liquid medication achieved through the evaporation of a solution  
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spirits   Alcoholic or Hydroalcoholic solutions containing volatile aromatic ingredients  
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Syrup   aqueous solution sweetened with sugar substitute to disguise taste  
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SR   Sustained Release  
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CR   Controlled Release  
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LA or XL   Long Acting  
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DS   Double Strength  
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TR   Timed Release  
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XR or ER   Extended Release  
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adult age   18-65  
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Legend Drug   Drug sold by prescription  
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OTC Drug   Does not require a prescription  
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USP/NF   official drug list recognized by US government  
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USP/DI   United States Pharmacopoeia/Dispensing Information  
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United States Pharmacopoeia/Dispensing Information   Practical Information about drugs that highlight sources of possible risk  
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