Drug Forms Flashcards
1
Q
Tablet
A
May be crushed if patient cannot swallow.
2
Q
Scored Tablet
A
Only tablets that are scored can be broken (split).
3
Q
Coated Tablet
A
Check with pharmacist before crushing.
4
Q
Enteric Coated Tablets
A
Do not crush.
5
Q
Prolonged/Extended Release Tablets
A
Do not crush.
6
Q
Sublingual
A
Pt should dissolve under tongue, do not chew.
7
Q
Capsules
A
Avoid opening.
8
Q
Elixirs
A
May be contraindicated in diabetic or alcoholic patients.
9
Q
Suspensions
A
Always shake the bottle well.
10
Q
Aerosol Powders or Liquids
A
Used in neutralizers and inhalers.
11
Q
Powders
A
Applied to the skin.
12
Q
Creams
A
Semi-solids for internal and external use.
13
Q
Ointments
A
Semi-solids in petroleum or lanolin base.
14
Q
Pastes
A
Molded with firm base for insertion into the vagina or rectum.
15
Q
Transdermal
A
Patches.
