Drug Prep Flashcards
Capsule
Cap, Caps - medication encased in a gelatin shell
Names for drugs that allow for extended action
Controlled Release - CR Long acting - LA Sustained action- SA Slow Release - SR Double Strength - DS
Enteric Coated
EC - Will not dissolve in acids of stomach, instead dissolves in the more basic secretions of SI
Elixir
El, Eli’s - drug dissolved in a hydroalcoholic sweetened base
Solution
Sol - Drug contained in a clear liquid preparation
Spirit
Alcoholic solution of a volatile substance ie: spirit of ammonia
Suppository
Supp, sup - solid cylindrically shaped drug that can be inserted into a body opening ex: rectum or vagina
Suspension
Susp - particles of a drug are dispersed in a liquid base and must be shaken before poured (magmas and gels are the same)
Syrup
Sugar dissolved in a liquid medication and flavored to disguise the taste
Tablet
Tab, tabs - medication compressed into a solid form - ingredients are added to shape and color
Tincture
Tr, tinct. - A liquid alcoholic or hydroalcoholic solution of a drug
Ointment
Ung. Oint. - Semisolid drug prep that is applied to the skin (external use only)
Keep Vein Open
KVO
EX: IV KVO - continue infusing fluid through line
To Keep Open
TKO
Look up
Discontinued
Do not use
