Drug formulation and nomenclature

Question 1

dosage forms (5)

Answer 1

solids, liquids, aerosol, gases, controlled internal drug release system

Question 2

solid forms (4)

Answer 2

powder
tablet - compressed powder
bolus - large tablet that remain in the rumen, slow dissolution
implant

Question 3

tablet immediate release vs delayed release

capsule - hard vs soft shell

Answer 3

immediate: dissolve in GIT
delayed: enteric coated - layer around to protect from gastric juices
hard shell: filled with powder
soft: filled with liquid

Question 4

liquid - solution vs. suspension

Answer 4

solution: mixture of very small particles, clear
suspension: bigger particles, cloudy/turgid

Question 5

semisolid (4 examples)

Answer 5

ointment, cream, paste, emulsion

Question 6

aerosol

Answer 6

suspension of fine solid or liquid particles - spray or mist

Question 7

gases (1 ex)

Answer 7

anesthesia

Question 8

controlled internal drug release system

Answer 8

put in vagina of cows for heat synchronization

Question 9

when to use abbreviations

Answer 9

treatment sheet, medical record
NOT for clients

Question 10

PO
IV
IM
SC/SQ

Answer 10

per os, put in mouth
intravenous, into vein
intramuscular, into muscle
subcutaneous, under skin

Question 11

Q, q, qq
H,h
D,d
SID
BID
TID
QID
STAT

Answer 11

every
hour
day
once a day
twice a day
three times a day
4 times a day
immediately

Question 12

molecule names: which capitlizes?

Answer 12

penicillin G (cap. second)

Question 13

when ordering/reporting drug use: 6 things to report

Answer 13

1. molecule
2. dosage
3. quantity of drug/brand name used
4. concentration of molecule in the product/vial
5. route
6. frequency