Introduction To Pharmacology Flashcards
If a medication has the letters CR, XL or SR after its name, what would that indicate?
The medication has a delay of onset or a delay of delivery of the medication.
Syrup is defined as
An aqueous solution thickened with a large amount of sugar
Suspension is defined as
A liquid medication in which the solid particles of the substance remain infused in the liquid even after mixing.
A buffered tablet is described as
A tablet in which an antacid is added to the medication to reduce the stomach acids that can cause abdominal distress.
A solution is defined as
A liquid in which the active ingredients are completely dissolved in a liquid vehicle
A capsule is described as
A gelatin shell that encloses an active ingredient in a powder or liquid gel form
Emulsion is described as
A mixture of two unblendable substances. Must be shaken well to mix evenly
An elixir is described as
A clear, sweetened, flavored solution containing ethanol with a water based (hydro alcoholic)
An oral disintegrating tablet is defined as
A tablet designed to melt in your mouth
The middle numbers in an NDC identifies the ______.
Drug
Another name for a troche is…
Lozenge
What auxiliary label should always be placed on a suspension medication?
Shake well and
The description for NDC is
A code that is unique, permanent and helps signify and identify products.
