Quiz 10

Question 1

Tablet

Answer 1

May be crushed if patient cannot swallow

Question 2

Scored Tablets

Answer 2

Only tablets that are scored can be broken (split)

Question 3

Coated Tablets

Answer 3

Check with pharmacist before crushing

Question 4

Enteric Coated Tablets

Answer 4

Do not crush enteric coated tablets

Question 5

Prolonged/ Extended Release Tablets

Answer 5

Do not crush prolonged/ extended-release tabs

Question 6

Sublingual Tablets

Answer 6

Patient to dissolve under tongue, not chew

Question 7

Capsules

Answer 7

Avoid opening capusles

Question 8

Elixirs

Answer 8

May be contraindicated in diabetic or alcoholic patient

Question 9

Suspensions

Answer 9

Always shake the bottle well

Question 10

Aerosol Powders or Liquids

Answer 10

Used in nebulizers and inhalers

Question 11

Powders

Answer 11

Applied to the skin

Question 12

Creams

Answer 12

Semisolids for internal and external use

Question 13

Ointments

Answer 13

Semisolids in petroleum or lanolin base

Question 14

Pastes

Answer 14

thick ointments

Question 15

Suppositories

Answer 15

Molded w/ a firm base for insertion into the rectum/vagina

Question 16

Transdermal

Answer 16

Medications Patches

Question 17

Tropical Drops

Answer 17

Usually for eyes, nose or ears