Oral Medications

Question 1

tablet

Answer 1

medications compressed into a disk shape, can be scored

Question 2

enteric-coated tablet

Answer 2

medication coated with a compound that will not dissolve until the tablet is in fluids in small intestines

Question 3

troche

Answer 3

flat, round tablet – also called lozenge – dissolves in mouth, not swallowed

Question 4

capsule

Answer 4

medication in encased container of gelatin, medication coated in small beads to release over time

Question 5

caplet

Answer 5

cross between capsule and tablet

Question 6

sublingual

Answer 6

medication under tongue until dissolved

Question 7

buccal

Answer 7

medication between cheek and gum until dissolved

Question 8

do-not crush medications

Answer 8

delayed-release, long-acting, enteric coated, capsules, irritating to mucus membrane, unpleasant taste

Question 9

elixir

Answer 9

contains water, alcohol, sweetener and medication

Question 10

syrup

Answer 10

contains water, concentrated sugar, and medication

Question 11

suspension

Answer 11

contains particles of medication that does not dissolve completely in water

Question 12

solution

Answer 12

contains medication dissolved in water or 0.9% sodium chloride