LAB - 5 - Medi... - Sheet1

Question 1

A disk of compressed drug in various forms.

Answer 1

Tablet

Question 2

Evenly divided in halves or quarters by score lines for equal drug distribution when broken.

Answer 2

Scored Tablets

Question 3

Coated to resist disintegration by gastric juices, dissolves in the intestinal region to avoid stomach upset. Cannot be crushed or chewed.

Answer 3

Enteric-Coated Tablet

Question 4

A gelatin-type container holding the drug.

Answer 4

Capsules

Question 5

Advantages of Capsules:

Answer 5

Easier to swallow than non-coated tablets, can be opened and mixed with soft foods or beverages if not contraindicated by the manufacturer.

Question 6

Delivers the drug over an extended period, decreasing the frequency of administration. Must be swallowed whole and not crushed or chewed to avoid overdose.

Answer 6

Timed-Release (Sustained-Release) Capsule:

Question 7

A tablet with palatable flavoring, designed for local effects on the throat or mouth.

Answer 7

Lozenge (Troche)

Question 8

Instructions for lozenges:

Answer 8

Do not swallow; dissolve slowly in the mouth. Avoid drinking for 15 minutes after use to prevent washing the medicine down the throat.

Question 9

A drug suspended in a substance like cocoa butter that melts at body temperature, used rectally or vaginally.

Answer 9

Suppository

Question 10

A drug suspended in a solution introduced into the rectum and colon via the anus.

Answer 10

Enema

Question 11

A sugar-based liquid medication.

Answer 11

Syrup

Question 12

A water-based liquid medication where the drug is suspended in a sterile vehicle. Must be shaken before use.

Answer 12

Suspension

Question 13

An oil-based liquid medication.

Answer 13

Emulsion

Question 14

An alcohol-based liquid medication.

Answer 14

Elixir

Question 15

A drug dissolved in a sterile vehicle.

Answer 15

Solution

Question 16

A sterile water base.

Answer 16

Aqueous (Water-Based) Solution:

Question 17

Viscous solutions with prolonged absorption time.

Answer 17

Oil-Based Solution:

Question 18

Dry particles of drugs that must be mixed with sterile water or saline to make a solution, also known as reconstitution.

Answer 18

Powder

Question 19

A medication for topical use with an oil base, essentially a preparation of water in oil.

Answer 19

Ointment

Question 20

A topical medication with a water base.

Answer 20

Cream

Question 21

A preparation for external use, rubbed on the skin as a counterirritant.

Answer 21

Liniment

Question 22

Drugs rapidly absorbed into the respiratory system.

Answer 22

Inhalable Drug Forms

Question 23

Types of Inhalable Drug Forms

Answer 23

Spray or Mist
Nebulizers
Metered Dose Inhalers
Dry Powdered Inhalers

Question 24

Delivered through nebulizers or inhalers.

Answer 24

Spray or Mist:

Question 25

Liquid medication placed in a chamber for breathing treatments.

Answer 25

Nebulizers:

Question 26

Commonly used for asthma.

Answer 26

Metered Dose Inhalers:

Question 27

Dry powdered medicine inhaled forcefully, sometimes delivered in capsule form.

Answer 27

Dry Powdered Inhalers:

Question 28

This varies from short (3/8 inch), medium (1-1 ½ inch), to long (5 inches).

Answer 28

Needle Length:

Question 29

A number representing the diameter of the needle lumen (opening). The higher the gauge number, the smaller the lumen. Ranges from 16 (largest) to 27 (smallest).

Answer 29

Gauge:

Question 30

Short needle length

Answer 30

(3/8 inch)

Question 31

Medium needle length

Answer 31

(1-1 ½ inch)

Question 32

Long needle length

Answer 32

(5 inches)

Question 33

Largest needle gauge

Answer 33

16

Question 34

Smallest needle gauge

Answer 34

27

Question 35

This syringe has the capacity of 2-3 ml.

Answer 35

Standard Hypodermic Syringe:

Question 36

This syringe has a very narrow with a 1 ml capacity.

Answer 36

Tuberculin (TB) Syringe:

Question 37

A syringe specifically for insulin, with a 1 ml capacity equal to 100 units of U-100 insulin.

Answer 37

Insulin Syringe:

Question 38

Glass containers sealed at the top by a rubber stopper to maintain sterility.

Answer 38

Vials

Question 39

Contains large quantities of solution and can be accessed repeatedly through the rubber stopper.

Answer 39

Multiple Dose Vial:

Question 40

Contains small quantities of solution for single use.

Answer 40

Unit-Dose Vial:

Question 41

These are small sealed vial which is used to contain and preserve a sample, usually a solid or liquid. They are usually made of glass.

Answer 41

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