Oral Medications Flashcards
tablet
medications compressed into a disk shape, can be scored
enteric-coated tablet
medication coated with a compound that will not dissolve until the tablet is in fluids in small intestines
troche
flat, round tablet – also called lozenge – dissolves in mouth, not swallowed
capsule
medication in encased container of gelatin, medication coated in small beads to release over time
caplet
cross between capsule and tablet
sublingual
medication under tongue until dissolved
buccal
medication between cheek and gum until dissolved
do-not crush medications
delayed-release, long-acting, enteric coated, capsules, irritating to mucus membrane, unpleasant taste
elixir
contains water, alcohol, sweetener and medication
syrup
contains water, concentrated sugar, and medication
suspension
contains particles of medication that does not dissolve completely in water
solution
contains medication dissolved in water or 0.9% sodium chloride