Chapter 3 Flashcards
Tablet coated with a film, formulated to pass through the stomach into the small intestine for absorption. Prevents irritation of gastric mucosa
Enteric-coated tablets
Dried powder form of medication that has been compressed into a small disk
Tablet
Hard disk of medication designed to dissolve in the mouth for local effect
-similar to lozenge-usually flavored
Troches
Medication combined with an antacid to reduce irritation to stomach when ingested
Buffered tablets
Tablet designed to dissolve under the tongue
( rapid absorption )
Sublingual tablets
Tablet with a sugar or flavored base designed to be chewed
Chewable tablets
Tablet placed in the mouth between cheek and gum for absorption
Buccal tablets
Long, oblong tablet with a smooth film-coated covering for ease of swallowing
Caplets
Soft gelatin shell filled with liquid medication
Gelcaps
Small gelatin container filled with medication in powder or granule form
Capsules
Capsule prepared to release drug at a particular site or to provide a steady release of medication over a period of time
Delayed action capsule
Medications prepared to deliver medication over time
Time released capsules
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Sustained release capsules
Clear, sweetened, flavored medication containing alcohol and water
Elixir
Alcohol based liquid used as a skin disinfectant
highly concentrated
Tincture
Medication in the form of undissolved particles dispersed in a liquid vehicle
Suspension
Water and oil mixture containing medication in pharmacology
must be mixed
Emulsion
Coarsely ground medicinal agent that had been mixed with an effervescent salt to release (produce) carbon dioxide when a liquid is added
Effervescent
Medication that combines oil, soap, water or alcohol and is placed on the skin to produce heat
(topical)
Liniment
Free flowing liquid or formation with ingredients suspended in water, for application to skin
Lotion
Semisolid preparation in a base that is absorbed into the tissue for slow sustained release
Cream
Semisolid in water base with thickening agent for absorption through skin
Gels / jellys
Semisolid in greasy base that is not absorbed into the skin, but medication is absorbed from greasy base
Ointment
Factors related to drug absorption important with patient teaching
Ph environment (maintaining proper acidity in stomach)
Whether food is present in stomach or not
Formula and milk products in infants and small children
Important factors regarding percutaneous absorption
Moisture level of skin, depths of respiration, blood supply to area
