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Perspective in Pharmacy > Pharmaceutical Terms: Appendix A > Flashcards

Pharmaceutical Terms: Appendix A Flashcards

1
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mixture of a solvent and a propellant intended for administration via the nasal passages

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aerosol

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type of aerosol: less than 50 micrometer in size

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space spray

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type of aerosol: particles range in size from 50 to 200 micrometer

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surface spray

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solid dosage form wherein the medicine is encased in a soluble hard or soft container

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capsule

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5
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type of capsule: “softgels”, single piece, non-aqueous solution and oily base with moisture content of 5% to 14%

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soft gelatin capsule

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type of capsule: made up of two parts - body and cap, hygroscopic and moisture is between 12% to 16%

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hard gelatin capsule

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semisolid dosage form with one or more drug substances dissolved or dispersed in a suitable case

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cream

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type of cream: less oily and easy to rinse off with water

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oil-in-water cream

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type of cream: harder to work with and more moisturizing due to an oily barrier created

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water-in-oil cream

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aqueous or oil solution or suspension which may contain purgative anti-inflammatory or diagnostic drugs intended for rectal administrations

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enema

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type of enema: retained in the rectum

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cleansing enema

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type of enema: stay in the colon for an extended period of time

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retention enema

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clear, pleasantly flavored, sweetened hydro-alcoholic liquid

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elixir

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14
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type of elixir: used for extemporaneous compounding of prescriptions and as diluting agent

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non-medicated elixir

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type of elixir: used for the therapeutic benefit of the medicinal agent

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medicated elixir

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two phase system in which one liquid is dispersed throughout another liquid via small droplets

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emulsion

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type of emulsion: dispersed phase is water and the medium is oil

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water in oil emulsion

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type of emulsion: oil is dispersed and the medium is water

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oil in water emulsion

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sterile aqueous or oily solutions or suspensions for instillation into the eyes

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eye drops

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20
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type of eye drop: keep the surface of the eyes nice and moist

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artificial tears

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21
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type of eye drop: relieve itchy, watery, red eyes

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allergy drops

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type of eye drop: decongestant drops; helps clear redness of the eyes

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anti-redness drops

23
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concentrated, clear solution used in the posterior region of the mouth

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dry aggregates of powder particles that may contain one or more active ingredients

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type of granules: uncoated, react rapidly with water

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effervescent granules

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type of granules: delayed-release intended to resist the gastric fluid

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gastro-resistant granules

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type of granules: coated with one or more layers of mixtures of various excipients

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coated granules

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type of granules: coated or uncoated granules that contain special excipients designed to modify the rate, place, and/or time which the active substances are to be released

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modified-release granules

29
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delivers medicine straight to the lungs

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inhalation

30
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type of inhaler: aerosol form; press the canister to activate the propellant and inhale at the same time

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metered-dose inhaler

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type of inhaler: deliver a medication without propellant; inward breath

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dry-powder inhaler

32
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type of inhaler: contains more particles that MDIs and PDIs; enters the lungs more slowly

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soft mist inhaler

33
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parenteral administration of for constituting or diluting a parenteral article

34
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injected to a vein

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intravenous

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injected to a muscle

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intramuscular

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injected to the hypodermis

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subcutaneous

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injected to the dermis

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intradermal

38
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injected into the bone marrow

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intraosseous

39
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liquid preparations of medicaments in aqueous, alcoholic or glycerin containing vehicle

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type of spray: nasally, decongestant sprays, antihistamine sprays, steroid nasal sprays, saline sprays

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nasal spray

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type of spray: oropharynx

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oropharyngeal spray

42
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type of spray: directly on the surface of the skin

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topical spray

43
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liquid preparation that contains one or more dissolved substances in a solvent

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type of solution: saturated sugar solution and are appropriate for water-soluble drugs

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type of solution: sweetened hydro-alcoholic solution but less sweet and less viscous than syrup

46
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type of solution: medicinal solution of an active medicine or herb of an alcohol solvent

47
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type of solution: lipid-based drug delivery system

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oil-based solutions

48
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medicine contained in a small piece of solid material that melts at body temperature

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suppository

49
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type of suppository: an inch long and have a rounded tip

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rectal suppository

50
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type of suppository: oval-shaped

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vaginal suppository

51
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type of suppository: slender, pencil-shaped

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urethral suppository

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