Module 06: Administration of Medication (Part 01) Flashcards
This is the study of drugs and their interaction with living things which encompasses the physical, and chemical properties biochemical and physiologic effects.
Pharmacology
This is any chemical that can affect living processes.
Drug
These are substances administered for the diagnosis, cure, treatment or relief of a symptom or for prevention of disease
Medication
This is the written direction for the preparation and administration of a drug.
Prescription
This is the art of preparing, compounding and dispensing drug.
Pharmacy
This drug name describes the drug’s chemical structure (eg acetylsalicylic acid).
Chemical Name
This is the official, nonproprietary name, not owned by any company and universally accepted (eg. aspirin)
Generic Name
This drug name is the proprietary name, chosen by the drug company and registered as trademark (eg. St. Joseph’s Aspirin).
Trade or Brand Name
This type of medication is a liquid, powder, or foam deposited in a thin layer on the skin by air pressure.
Aerosol spray or foam
This type of medication is one or more drugs dissolved in water.
Aqueous Solution
This type of medication is one or more drugs finely divided in a liquid such as water.
Aqueous Suspension
This type of medication is a solid form, shaped like a capsule, coated and easily swallowed.
Caplet
This type of medication is in a gelatinous container to hold a drug in powder, liquid or oil form.
Capsule
This type of medication is non-greasy, semisolid preparation used on the skin,
Cream
This type of medication is a sweetened and aromatic solution of alcohol used as a vehicle for medicinal agents.
Elixir
This type of medication is a concentrated form of drug made from vegetables and animals.
Extract
This type of medication is a clear or translucent semisolid that liquefies when applied to the skin.
Gel or jelly
This type of medication is a medication mixed with alcohol, oil, or soapy emollient and applied to the skin.
Liniment
This type of medication is a liquid suspension on the skin.
Lotion
This type of medication is a flat, round, or oval preparation that releases a drug when held in the mouth.
Lozenge (troche)
This type of medication is a semisolid preparation of one or more drugs used for application of the skin and mucuos membranes.
Ointment (salve or unction)
This type of medication is preparation like an ointment but thicker and stiff that penetrates the skin less than an ointment.
Paste
This type of medication is one or more drugs, mixed with cohesive material in oval round or flatted shapes.
Pili
This type of medication is a finely ground drug or drugs; some are used internally and some are used externally.
Powder