Dosage Forms

Question 1

Solutions

Answer 1

Evenly distributed, homogenous (even) mixtures of dissolved medication in a liquid vehicle

Question 2

Gargles

Answer 2

Solutions that treat conditions of the throat

Question 3

Oral Rinses

Answer 3

Used to treat conditions inside the mouth (ex Peridex)

Question 4

Wash

Answer 4

used to cleanse or bathe a body part, such as the eyes or mouth

Question 5

Douche

Answer 5

placed into a body cavity, such as open wounds, eyes, or scraped skin

Question 6

Irrigants

Answer 6

Used to wash or cleanse parts of the body, such as open wounds, eyes or scraped skin.

Question 7

Enemas

Answer 7

are inserted into the rectum to empty the lower intestinal tract or to treat diseases of that area

Question 8

Sprays

Answer 8

are applied as a mist to the area being treated

Question 9

Syrup

Answer 9

an oral solution containing a high concentration of sugar

Question 10

Jellies

Answer 10

semisolid that have a high liquid content, usually water

Question 11

Elixir

Answer 11

Clear, sweet, flavored water-and-alchohol mixtures intended or oral use

Question 12

Emulsion

Answer 12

Mixtures of two liquids that normally do not mix

Question 13

Oil-in-Water (O/W) Emulsion

Answer 13

small oil droplets scattered throughout water

Question 14

Water-In-Oil (W/O) Emulsion

Answer 14

water droplets spread throughout oil

Question 15

Suspension

Answer 15

A liquid in which particles are not dissolved but are dispersed when shaken

Question 16

Lotions

Answer 16

suspensions that are intended for external application to the skin

Question 17

Gels

Answer 17

Ointment bases that are semisolid systems of particles penetrated by a liquid

Question 18

Tablets

Answer 18

Compacted solid medication dosage forms

Question 19

Sublingual Tablets

Answer 19

solid medication that dissolves under the tongue

Question 20

Buccal Tablets

Answer 20

Solid medication that dissolves in the pocket between the cheek and gum

Question 21

Capsules

Answer 21

Are a solid medication in which a drug, is contained within a gelatin shell

Question 22

Caplets

Answer 22

solid capsules-shape tablets

Question 23

Lozenges

Answer 23

Hard disk-shaped solid medication that contain medication in a sugar base

also known as Troches

Question 24

Suppositories

Answer 24

Solid medication that are inserted into the rectum, the vagina, and very rarely the urethra

Question 25

Ointment

Answer 25

Semisolid medication that are applied to the skin or mucous

Question 26

Creams

Answer 26

Semisolid oil-in-water or water-in-oil emulsions that may or may not contain medication

Question 27

Pastes

Answer 27

Semisolid medication that contain medication intended for topical application

Question 28

Powders

Answer 28

Finely ground particles of dry medication that can be used externally or internally

Question 29

Inhalants

Answer 29

Fine powders or solutions of drugs delivered as a mist through the mouth into the respiratory tract.

Question 30

Aerosols

Answer 30

Suspensions of very fine liquid or solid particles distributed in a gas and packaged under pressure

Question 31

Transdermal Patches

Answer 31

Adhesive patches similar to plastic bandages that contain medication in a small reservoir and the medication gets absorbed through the skin