Liquid Medication Forms Flashcards
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aq
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Aqueous - Medication supplied in a water-based solution
2
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elix
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Elixir - Liquid medication sweetened with alcohol. Example Elixir terpin hydrate (ETH), a cough medicine
3
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emul
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Emulsion - A mixture of two liquids, such as oil and water, that normally do not mix
4
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fld
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Fluid - Of liquid composition
5
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gtt
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Drop(s) - gtt is an old abbreviation derived from Latin, meaning “drop”. Recognize it but do not write it. Write out “drop(s)”
6
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mixt
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Mixture - Compound medicine consisting of more than one liquid medication
7
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sol
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Solution - Water-based liquid medication
8
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susp
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Suspension - Solid particles mixed in liquid that must be gently but thoroughly mixed immediately before administration; should not be shaken vigorously
