Pharmaceutical Preparations

Question 1

ampoule (amp)

Answer 1

sealed glass container for sterile preparations (liquid medication) which are given by injection

Question 2

capsule (cap)

Answer 2

container made of gelatin for a single dose of an oral drug (enclosure prevents the patient from tasting the drug)

Question 3

drops (gtt)

Answer 3

liquid medication administered by drops

Question 4

elixir (elix)

Answer 4

medication dissolved into a hydro-alcoholic liquid and sweetened to have an agreeable taste and odor

Question 5

inhaler, puffer

Answer 5

device for administering medication by inhaling them as a mist

Question 6

lozenge

Answer 6

dry medicinal solid, held in the mouth until it dissolves

Question 7

ointment (ung)

Answer 7

medicated, fatty, soft substance having antiseptic, cosmetic, or healing properties

Question 8

suppository (supp)

Answer 8

drug mixed in a fatty base to create a torpedo shaped solid form which is inserted into the rectum, urethra, or vagina

Question 9

suspension (susp)

Answer 9

medication mixed into, but not dissolved in, a liquid; medication remains intact in the form of small particles

Question 10

tablet (tab)

Answer 10

small flat compressed piece of solid drug

Question 11

vial

Answer 11

small glass bottle containing medication for injection; the top of the vial is covered with a rubber dam that a needle can be inserted through to allow the nurse to draw solution