Medications and Dosages Terms Flashcards
1
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oral
A
liquid and solid
2
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aqueous suspension
A
dissolved in water
3
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suspension
A
solid mixed with solution and shaken before use
4
Q
syrup
A
concentrated solution of sugar water and medication
5
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tincture
A
medication dissolved in alcohol
6
Q
capsules
A
gelatine shell with meds inside
7
Q
pill
A
powdered medication mixed with cohesive substance and molded into a shape
8
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lozenge
A
large flat disc dissolved in the mouth
9
Q
tablet
A
compressed preparation
10
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ointments
A
semi solid medication in a fatty base
11
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pastes
A
semi solid ointments with an adhesive substance
12
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cream
A
semi solid medication with water soluble base
13
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suppositories
A
medications mixed with substances that melt at body temperature
14
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injection route
A
subcutaneous intravenus intradermal
15
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topical/local route
A
applied directly to skin
