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Dosage Forms And Routes Of Admin Flashcards

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Dosage form

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system or device for delivering the drug to the body

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additives

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additional formulation aids that may be necessary for a successful preparation of the dosage form

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diluents

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additives used to increase the bulk weight or volume of a dosage from so that the dose of the active drug is more easily handled by the patient

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excipients

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inactive substances used as a carrier for the active ingredients of a medication

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preservatives

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substances that retard, minimize, or prevent the growth of bacteria or other microorganism in the dosage form

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size of capsules from largest to smallest

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range from,000 (largest) to 5 (smallest)

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Chewable tablets

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designed to be chewed before swallowing

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Enteric-coated (EC) tablets

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tablets coated with a substance to prevent dissolution in the acid environment of the stomach, designed to dissolve in the intestine

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Sublingual tablets

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tablets designed to dissolve quickly under the tongue so the active ingredient is rapidly absorbed

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Buccal tablets

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designed to be placed between the cheek and gum where the drug dissolves slowly

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Film-coated tablets

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tablets coated with a thin layer of water-soluble that dissolves rapidly in the stomach

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Effervescent tablets

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tablets contain sodium bicarbonate and citric/tartaric acid so that when placed in liquid, an acid-base reaction causes carbon dioxide gas bubbles and releases the active drug

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Pellet tablets

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small, cylinder-shaped tablets meant for implantation beneath the skin

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Vaginal tablets

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designed to be inserted into the vagina, where it dissolves and the active drug is absorbed through the vaginal lining

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Lozenges

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hard, oval, or discoid solid dosage forms with a drug contained in a flavored sugar base

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Suppositories

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designed for insertion into the rectum, vaginal cavity, or urethral tract

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Powders

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finely ground mixtures of dry drugs and inactive ingredients which are sprinkled or dusted on the area to be treated

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Granules

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powders that are wetted, dried, and ground into course, irregular pieces

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Douches

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directed into a body cavity to remove debris or disinfect

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Irrigations

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used to wash eyes urinary bladder or open wounds

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Enemas

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introduced into the rectum to empty the bowel or treat disease

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Gargles

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solutions that treat diseases of the throat; not swallowed

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Washes

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used to cleanse or bathe a body part, such as eyes or mouth; not swallowed

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Sprays

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solutions delivered as a mist against the mucous membranes of the nose or mouth

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Injection

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sterile drug solution introduced beneath the skin, into the muscle or into the bloodstream

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Syrups

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concentrated mixture of sugar (or artificial sweetener) and drug; often used in pediatrics

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Mucilages

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thick, adhesive liquids containing pulpy components of vegetable matter

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Hydro-alcoholic solutions include what solutions?

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elixirs and tinctures

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Elixirs

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elixirs are sweetened with a pleasant taste, have good relative stability, and are easy to prepare; concentration of alcohol is usually 3-25%

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Tinctures

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tinctures are prepared from vegetable, animal, or chemical materials and have higher alcohol content than elixirs

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Alcoholic solutions

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contain no water because the drug is dissolved directly in ethyl alcohol

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Emulsion

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one liquid is broken into small particles and evenly scattered throughout the other

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internal phase in emulsions

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liquid present in small particles

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external, or continuous, phase in emulsions

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the liquid that was not broken into small particles

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Suspensions

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mixtures of very fine particles of an insoluble solid distributed through a gas, liquid, or solid

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extended release forms

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forms that deliver medication in a slow, controlled, and consistent manner, reducing risk of drug side effects

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CD

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controlled diffusion

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CR

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controlled (or continuous) release

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CRT

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controlled release tablet

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LA

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Long acting

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SA

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sustained action

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SR

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sustained (or slow) release

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TD

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Time delay

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TR

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time release

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XL

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extra long

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XR

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extended release

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ointments

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semisolid preparations used for external application to the skin or mucous membranes

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creams

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semisolid emulsions containing suspensions or solutions of drugs intended for external application

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pastes

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ointment-like preparations for external application that are usually stiffer, less greasy, and more hydrophilic than onitments

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gels

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two-phase system consisting of a solid internal phase diffused throughout a viscous liquid phase

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Inhalers

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contain solutions or suspensions of solid or liquid particles in gas or air

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aerosols

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suspensions of very fine liquid or solid drug particles in a gas propellant and packaged under pressure

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intramuscular

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injected into a large muscle, most common sites are the upper arm, thigh, or buttock

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intradermal (ID)

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into the top layer of skin

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intra-arterial (IA)

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into an artery

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intra-articular

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into a joint

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Intracardiac (IC)

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into the heart

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intraperitoneal

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into the abdominal cavity

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intrapleural

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into the sac surrounding the lung

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intraventricular

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into the cavities of the brain

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intrathecal

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into the space around the spinal cord

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intravaginal

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into the vagina

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intraocular

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into the eye

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topical route of administration

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refers to the application of a drug to the surface of the skin or mucous membranes

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rectal route

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provides access through the anus into the rectum; abbreviated PR (per rectum)

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otic route

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drugs administered through the ear canal; abbreviated by AD (right ear), AS (left ear), AU (both ears)

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ophthalmic route

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administration of the drug through the eye; abbreviated OD (right eye), OS (left eye), OU (both eyes)

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