The Dosage Forms Of Drugs

Question 1

Solid Drug Forms

Answer 1

Powder, Tablet, Pill, Bolus, Pessary, Suppository

Question 2

Liquid Drug Forms

Answer 2

Mixture, Tincture, Spirit, Suspension, Elixir, Emulsion, Extract, Infusion, Decoction, Injection, Liniment, Lotion

Question 3

Semisolid Drug Forms

Answer 3

Ointment, Cream, Paste, Electuary

Question 4

Gas Drug Forms

Answer 4

Aerosol, Spray, Mist

Question 5

Powder

Answer 5

Mixture Of Drugs Packaged In Packets Or Sachets

Question 6

Tablet

Answer 6

Active Drug Combined With A Binder & Excipient

Mixture Is Compressed By Machine

Question 7

Enteric-Coated Tablets

Answer 7

Tabs Coated With Phenylsalicylate (Salol) Or Other Substance That Is Insoluble In Acid But Will Dissolve In The Alkaline Small Intestine

Question 8

Pill

Answer 8

Mixture Of Drugs & Sticky Binder In An Oval Or Spherical Mass

Question 9

Capsule

Answer 9

Container Made Of Gelatin & Glycerin That Can Be Used For Powdered & Certain Liquid Drugs

Question 10

Bolus

Answer 10

Large & Cylindrical

Used For Horses & Cattle

Question 11

Mixture

Answer 11

Aqueous Solution Or Suspension Intended For Oral Administration

Question 12

Aromatic Water

Answer 12

Aqueous Solution Of A Volatile Oil (ex. Peppermint or Cinnamon) That Is Added To Prevent Contamination Of Bacteria Or Mold

Question 13

Pessary

Answer 13

Conical Solid Preparation For Intravaginal Use In Humans

Question 14

Suppository

Answer 14

Conical Solid Preparation Given Intrarectally For Systemic Effect In Humans

Question 15

Paste

Answer 15

Semisolid Preparation For Either External Use (On Skin) Or Internal Use

Question 16

Electuary

Answer 16

Semisolid Preparation Applied On The Back Of The Tongue For A Systemic Effect

Question 17

Tincture

Answer 17

Alcoholic Liquid Preparation Of A Nonvolatile Substance

Question 18

Spirit

Answer 18

Alcoholic Liquid Preparation Of A Volatile Substance

Question 19

Suspension

Answer 19

Aqueous Suspension Of Solids Usually Containing A Dispersing Agent To Delay Settling
Bottle Should Say “Shake Well Before Use”

Question 20

Syrup

Answer 20

Solution Of Medicinal Agents, Flavoring & Coloring Agents In A Sucrose Solution ( > 50% Sucrose)

Question 21

Elixir

Answer 21

Hydroalcoholic Solution Of Medicinal Agents That Are Sweetened & Flavored

Question 22

Emulsion

Answer 22

Oily Substance Dispersed In An Aqueous Medium With An Emulsifying Or Dispersing Agent

Question 23

Extract

Answer 23

Obtained By Passing Solvent Over Dried Plant Material (Percolation) Then Evaporation Of The Solvent, Or Placing The Crude Material In The Solvent Until Active Substances Are Extracted (Maceration)

Question 24

Infusion

Answer 24

When Cold Or Warm Water Is Used In Extraction

Question 25

Decoction

Answer 25

When Boiling Water Is Used In Extraction

Question 26

Injections

Answer 26

Sterile Solutions Or Suspensions In An Aqueous (Sometimes An Oil) Vehicle

Question 27

Liniment

Answer 27

Liquid Or Semisolid Preparation To Be Applied On The Skin With Friction

Question 28

Lotion

Answer 28

Solution Or Suspension Of Soothing Substances To Be Applied On Skin In Acute Inflammation To Relieve Pain

Question 29

Ointment

Answer 29

Semisolid Greasy Preparation Where The Drug Is Dissolved Or Dispensed In A Suitable Base

Question 30

Cream

Answer 30

Drug In Water-Oil Emulsion; Water Will Evaporate Following Application, Leaving Drug & A Thin Film Of Oil On Skin

Question 31

Dusting Powder

Answer 31

Mixture Of Drugs In Powder Form For External Use Such As Talc Or Starch As Adsorbents

Question 32

Aerosol

Answer 32

Drug Incorporated In A Suitable Solvent & Packaged Under Pressure With A Propellant Such As Fluorinated Hydrocarbon Or Nitrogen