Forms of Administering Medications

Question 1

Gel

Answer 1

Gels
Like jelly in which the medication has been dissolved/suspended , medication is absorbed through the skin/through the membranes where the gel is applied

Question 2

Inalador Nasal

Answer 2

Nasal Inhaler

Like a pump used to deliver medication to the inside of the nose through the nostrils

Question 3

Intradermal

Answer 3

Intradermal / Intracutaneous

Injected into the skin

Question 4

Subcutaneo

Hint: insulin

Answer 4

Subcutaneous

injected below the skin

Question 5

Injectables

Several Types

Answer 5

Injectables

Drug fluid that is injected into the body by means of a syringe

Question 6

Intramuscular

Answer 6

Intramuscular (IM)

injected into the muscle

Question 7

Intravenoso

Answer 7

Intravenous (IV)

injected into a vein

Question 8

Inalador Oral

Answer 8

Oral Inhalar (aerosol)
a little sumo that is used to inhale medication into the lungs through the mouth

Question 9

Tableta Bucal

Answer 9

Buccal Tablet

contain medication which is absorbed through the walls of the mouth after the tablet dissolved in the mouth

Question 10

Tableta Sublinguales

Answer 10

Sublingual Tablets

are observed through the walls of the mouth after they dissolve under the tongue

Question 11

Tablets

Answer 11

Tablets

commonly used solution form of medication

Question 12

Capsulas

Answer 12

Capsules

solid form of medication in which on/more medicines are enclosed in a small gelatin shell

Question 13

Suspensiones

Answer 13

Suspensions

made up of a solid material dispersed in a liquid

Question 14

Jarabes

Answer 14

Syrups

concentrated liquid solutions of medication mixed with SUGAR to be taken by mouth

Question 15

Elixers

Answer 15

Elixers

pleasantly flavored solutions that contain SUGARS & ALCOHOL as well as the medication/home remedy

Question 16

Enemas

Answer 16

Enemas

used to insert a quantity of liquid medicine into the rectum through the tube passed through the anus

Question 17

Cremas

Answer 17

Creams
(external use)
medication in the cream is absorbed through the skin & stays just below it

Question 18

Cremas Vaginales

Answer 18

Vaginal Creams

inserted into the vagina through a small plastic tube called the applicator

Question 19

Supositorio

Answer 19

Suppositories
solid or semisolid mass to be inserted into a body opening, once in the body the melt, soften and dissolve and effect either the part of the body they where inserted or the whole body

Question 20

Systema de Medicamento Trastermal como forma de entrega

HINT: Nicotine Patch

Answer 20

Transdermal drug delivery system TDDS
a patch which is applied to the skin the medication in the patch is then absorbed slowly through the skin and eventually the bloodstream

Question 21

Polvos

Answer 21

Powders

mixture of dry ground up drugs that are meant to be used inside or outside the body

Question 22

Soluciones

Answer 22

Solutions
liquid preparation that contain one or more ingredients
can be taken orally or topically over the skin