Dosage Forms In In-, Sub-scription Or Signa

Question 0

Cap

Answer 0

Capsule

Question 1

Amp

Answer 1

Ampule-single dosed units

Question 2

chart

Answer 2

A divided powder, powder in paper. Drug is wrapped in folded paper. Pt transfers to water. Drinks then washed down with water

Question 3

cr., crm.

Answer 3

Cream

Question 4

elix.

Answer 4

Elixir- oral solution containing drug, water, and some alcohol

Question 5

emul.

Answer 5

Emulsion- oil is dispersed in aqueous phase. Drug is in oil phase. Can be used topically as lotion

Question 6

Liq.

Answer 6

Solution

Question 7

Lot.

Answer 7

Lotion

Question 8

Parenteral

Answer 8

Routes of administration other than GI

Question 9

pulv., pulvis

Answer 9

Bulk powder - applied directly to the skin from the container

Question 10

sol.

Answer 10

Solution - solution of drug usually in water.

Question 11

supp., sup., suppos

Answer 11

Suppository

Question 12

susp.

Answer 12

Suspension- solid is dispersed in the liquid. Used topically, it is called lotion.

Question 13

syr.

Answer 13

Syrup- solution that is sweet and highly viscous.

Question 14

tab.

Answer 14

Tablet

Question 15

tab SL. or SL

Answer 15

Sublingual tablet

Question 16

tinc., tr., tinct.

Answer 16

Tincture - solution containing alot of alcohol. Other solvents may be present. Contains drugs at high concentrations.

Question 17

ung., unguetum, oint.

Answer 17

Ointment- continuous oil based systems

Question 18

vl

Answer 18

Vial