Medicine Administation

Question 1

substance administered for the diagnosis, treatment relief and prevention of diseases

Answer 1

medication

Question 2

one or more drugs mixed with a cohesive material in oval round or flattened shape

Answer 2

pill

Question 3

has a gelatinous container to hold a drug in powder, liquid, or oil form

Answer 3

capsule

Question 4

one or several drugs mixed with a firm base such as gelatin and shaped for insertion onto the body

Answer 4

suppository

Question 5

a flat round or oval preparation that dissolves and releases a drug when held in outh

Answer 5

lozenges

Question 6

a powdered drug compressed into a hard small discscored line - eneric coated

Answer 6

tablet

Question 7

a non greasy, semisolid preparation used on the skin

Answer 7

cream

Question 8

a clear or translucent semisolid that liquifies when applied to the skin

Answer 8

gel or jelly

Question 9

oiuntment

Answer 9

semisolid preparation of one or more drugs used for application to the skin and mucous membrane

Question 10

anemollient liquid skin

Answer 10

lotion

Question 11

fatty substance

Answer 11

emulsions

Question 12

aromatic solution of alcohol

Answer 12

elixes

Question 13

divided in a liquid such as water

Answer 13

suspension

Question 14

aqueous solution of sugar

Answer 14

syrup

Question 15

semi permeable membrane shaped in the form of a disk skin over a lengthy period of time

Answer 15

transdermal patch

Question 16

the written direction for the preparation and administration of a drug

Answer 16

prescription

Question 17

officially approved medication

Answer 17

generic name

Question 18

official oublications

Answer 18

official name

Question 19

chemical components of a drug

Answer 19

chemical name

Question 20

drug manufacturer

Answer 20

trade name

Question 21

physicians’ written instruction

Answer 21

doctor’s order

Question 22

may or may not have a termination date

Answer 22

standing order

Question 23

one at a specified time

Answer 23

single order

Question 24

immediately and only once

Answer 24

stat order

Question 25

when the client requires it

Answer 25

prn order

Question 26

test for harmful effects

Answer 26

food drug and cosmetic act

Question 27

w/o prescription

Answer 27

durkham-humphrey amendmenr

Question 28

proof of safety and efficacy of drug

Answer 28

Kefauver-Harris

Question 29

Controlled substances

Answer 29

Comprehensive Drug Abuse Prevention

Question 30

Medication applued on the circumscribed surface aread of the body

Answer 30

Topical

Question 31

body cavities eyes, ears, nose recturm or vagine

Answer 31

Instillations and irrigation

Question 32

respiratory tract

Answer 32

inhalation

Question 33

least expensive and most convenient

Answer 33

oral

Question 34

Oral Contraindications

Answer 34

N and V
on NPO
Altered Mental Status
Seriously Ill

Question 35

under the tongue

Answer 35

sublingual

Question 36

cheek

Answer 36

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