Chapter 3

Question 0

Tablet coated with a film, formulated to pass through the stomach into the small intestine for absorption. Prevents irritation of gastric mucosa

Answer 0

Enteric-coated tablets

Question 1

Dried powder form of medication that has been compressed into a small disk

Answer 1

Tablet

Question 2

Hard disk of medication designed to dissolve in the mouth for local effect
-similar to lozenge-usually flavored

Answer 2

Troches

Question 3

Medication combined with an antacid to reduce irritation to stomach when ingested

Answer 3

Buffered tablets

Question 4

Tablet designed to dissolve under the tongue

( rapid absorption )

Answer 4

Sublingual tablets

Question 5

Tablet with a sugar or flavored base designed to be chewed

Answer 5

Chewable tablets

Question 6

Tablet placed in the mouth between cheek and gum for absorption

Answer 6

Buccal tablets

Question 7

Long, oblong tablet with a smooth film-coated covering for ease of swallowing

Answer 7

Caplets

Question 8

Soft gelatin shell filled with liquid medication

Answer 8

Gelcaps

Question 9

Small gelatin container filled with medication in powder or granule form

Answer 9

Capsules

Question 10

Capsule prepared to release drug at a particular site or to provide a steady release of medication over a period of time

Answer 10

Delayed action capsule

Question 11

Medications prepared to deliver medication over time

Answer 11

Time released capsules
&
Sustained release capsules

Question 12

Clear, sweetened, flavored medication containing alcohol and water

Answer 12

Elixir

Question 13

Alcohol based liquid used as a skin disinfectant

highly concentrated

Answer 13

Tincture

Question 14

Medication in the form of undissolved particles dispersed in a liquid vehicle

Answer 14

Suspension

Question 15

Water and oil mixture containing medication in pharmacology

must be mixed

Answer 15

Emulsion

Question 16

Coarsely ground medicinal agent that had been mixed with an effervescent salt to release (produce) carbon dioxide when a liquid is added

Answer 16

Effervescent

Question 17

Medication that combines oil, soap, water or alcohol and is placed on the skin to produce heat
(topical)

Answer 17

Liniment

Question 18

Free flowing liquid or formation with ingredients suspended in water, for application to skin

Answer 18

Lotion

Question 19

Semisolid preparation in a base that is absorbed into the tissue for slow sustained release

Answer 19

Cream

Question 20

Semisolid in water base with thickening agent for absorption through skin

Answer 20

Gels / jellys

Question 21

Semisolid in greasy base that is not absorbed into the skin, but medication is absorbed from greasy base

Answer 21

Ointment

Question 22

Factors related to drug absorption important with patient teaching

Answer 22

Ph environment (maintaining proper acidity in stomach)
Whether food is present in stomach or not
Formula and milk products in infants and small children

Question 23

Important factors regarding percutaneous absorption

Answer 23

Moisture level of skin, depths of respiration, blood supply to area

Question 24

Important references a medical assistant can utilize in regards to medication info

Answer 24

USP/NF
USP/DI
Package inserts
PDR
Reliable web sites

Question 25

Can sublingual, buccal, or textured tablets be chewed?

Answer 25

No. Don’t chew.

Question 26

Can every med be crushed

Answer 26

No