Medicine Administation Flashcards
substance administered for the diagnosis, treatment relief and prevention of diseases
medication
one or more drugs mixed with a cohesive material in oval round or flattened shape
pill
has a gelatinous container to hold a drug in powder, liquid, or oil form
capsule
one or several drugs mixed with a firm base such as gelatin and shaped for insertion onto the body
suppository
a flat round or oval preparation that dissolves and releases a drug when held in outh
lozenges
a powdered drug compressed into a hard small discscored line - eneric coated
tablet
a non greasy, semisolid preparation used on the skin
cream
a clear or translucent semisolid that liquifies when applied to the skin
gel or jelly
oiuntment
semisolid preparation of one or more drugs used for application to the skin and mucous membrane
anemollient liquid skin
lotion
fatty substance
emulsions
aromatic solution of alcohol
elixes
divided in a liquid such as water
suspension
aqueous solution of sugar
syrup
semi permeable membrane shaped in the form of a disk skin over a lengthy period of time
transdermal patch
the written direction for the preparation and administration of a drug
prescription
officially approved medication
generic name
official oublications
official name
chemical components of a drug
chemical name
drug manufacturer
trade name
physicians’ written instruction
doctor’s order
may or may not have a termination date
standing order
one at a specified time
single order
immediately and only once
stat order
