Ch5- drug forms Flashcards
the nonproprietary name often is referred to as the
generic name
all the following are considered sources if drugs, EXCEPT
water
examples of minerals from the earth and soil include the following, EXCEPT
hydrogen
to ensure the right drug is to be administered, the label should be check
three times
when documenting the administration of a medication to a patient, the following should be documented in the patient record, EXCEPT
manufacture of medication
the route for administration of a medication depends on
the form of the drug
types of medication errors include all the following, EXCEPT
incorrect manufacture
which of the following tablet forms is more suitable for children
chewable
which tablet form has a special coating that is protected from stomach acid and causes the drug to dissolve in the intestines
enteric coated
some of the most common administration site for suppositories are the
rectum, ear canal, both A and C
An alcohol-containing liquid that may be used pharmaceutically as a solvent is called a
spirit
an example of an emulsion that consists of water inside an oil phase is
cream
factors that may determine which route of administration should be used include
the characteristics of the drug, age of the patient, both B and C
the route that often results in the most rapid action is
sublingual
the administration of a drug that completely bypasses the gastrointestinal tract is
intravenous
a needle has all of the following parts, EXCEPT
flange
the disposable syringes that are most frequently used are
1 cc
a prefilled syringe can be typically used how many times
once
a small, hermetically sealed glass container that has a scored neck that is broken just before use in a(n)
ampule
which dosage form is more suited for patients who are nauseated or vomiting
suppository
the Mantoux test refers to a
screening test for tuberculosis
allergy test are usually administered by which route
intradermal
the tuberculosis screening test is considered positive if the induration is
greater than 10mm in diameter
for subcutaneous injections, the maximum amount of drug that can be administered is
2 cc
what drug source does iron come from
minerals
an important cardiac glycoside is
digoxin
gold is used to prevent
severe rheumatoid arthritis
a prefilled syringe is also known as a(n)
cartridge
which of the following drug administration routes is the most appropriate for a patient who has nausea and vomiting
rectal
medication applied in patch form is called
transdermal
a drug combined with an oil base, resulting in a semisolid preparation, is a(n)
ointment
an example of an emulsion is
cod liver oil
a special container made of gelatin that is sized for a single dose is called a
capsule
nicotine and nitroglycerin patches are examples of which of the following methods of drug administration
transdermal
the administration of a drug by placing it under the tongue until it dissolves is called
sublingual
the ______________ name of the drug is usually not very useful for the physician, pharmacist, or other users of the drug
chemical
the _______________ name of the drug is assigned to the manufacturer and is protected by copyright
brand/trade
________________ are organic compounds that are combined with acids to make a salt
alkaloids
if a nurse or pharmacy technician follows the _______________ of drug administration, medication errors should not occur
7 rights
______________ tablets are placed between the cheek and the gum until they are dissolved and absorbed
buccal
____________ capsules are designed to release the drug contents over a special period of time
sustained
an oil-based medication that is enclosed in a soft gelatin capsule is known as a(n)
gel cap
typically, a(n) ___________ is placed on the tongue or between the cheek and gum and left in place until it dissolves
troche
a drug dosage form that contains a high concentration of sugar is called a(n)
syrup
the ___________ route is the safest and most convenient route chosen for most medications
oral
____________ drugs should not be given to children until the age at which they can safely swallow them without danger of aspirating the drug
solid
the _________ the gauge of the needle, the smaller the diameter of the lumen
larger
retractable needle cover syringes are used for prevention of needle sticks, as required by ___________________
occupational health and safety administration
insulin syringes are calibrated in _______________ specifically for diabetic use
units (u)
a(n) _____________ is a small skin eruption that may follow injection of an antigen
wheal
administration of drugs other than through the digestive system is called ___________-
parenteral
a subcutaneous injection is given below the skin in the layer of fatty tissue called ___________ tissue
adipose
intramuscular injectionterm-54s into the vastus laterals and gluteal sites can contain up to __________ mL
5
any intravenous (IV) medication required for more than 2 to 3 days should result in the placement of a(n)
central venous catheter
a skin medication form that is applied to dry, scaly areas with little or no hair and that can exert a prolonged effect is a(n)
ointments
oral contraceptives are examples of _____________ drugs
synthetic
the newest area of drug origins is ____________ engineering
genetic
drug dosage forms are classified according to their physical state and __________ composition
chemical
certain drugs are soluble in water, some are soluble in ____________ , and others are soluble in a mixture of liquids
alcohol
many times tablets are mistakenly called _______
pills
any composition of a liquid and a powder that hardens when it dries is called a(n)
plaster
capsules are available in a various sizes, ranging from the number 000 to the number
5
a drug dosage form that consists of a high concentration of a sugar in water is called a(n)
syrup
an example of a(n) __________ is normal saline
solution
a drug vehicle that consists of water, alcohol, and sugar is known as a(n) ____________
elixer
an alcoholic preparation of a soluble drug, usually from a plant source, is called a(n) _)_____________
tincture
a mixture of drugs with oil, soap, water, or alcohol, intended for external application with rubbing, is called a(n) __________
liniment
the most commonly used aerosols are used for asthma and as skin ____________
sprays
oral syringes are an ideal way to administer liquid medications to ____________
children
