3 Drug preparations

Question 1

elixir

Answer 1

a drug that is dissolved in a solution of alcohol and water

Question 2

emulsion

Answer 2

a mixture of fats or oils in water

Question 3

liniment

Answer 3

a drug combined with oil, soap, alcohol, or water.

Question 4

lotion

Answer 4

an aqueous preparation that contains suspended ingredients

Question 5

solution

Answer 5

a liquid preparation that contains one or more completely dissolved substances

Question 6

spirit

Answer 6

a drug combined with an alcoholic solution that is volatile

Question 7

spray

Answer 7

a fine stream of medicated vapor, usually used to treat nose and throat conditions

Question 8

suspension

Answer 8

a drug that contains solid insoluble drug particles in a liquid; the preparation must be shaken before administration

Question 9

suspension aerosol

Answer 9

a pressurized form in which solid aerosol or liquid drug particles are suspended in a gas to be dispensed in a cloud or mist.

Question 10

syrup

Answer 10

a drug dissolved in a solution of sugar, water, and sometimes a flavoring to disguise an unpleasant taste

Question 11

tincture

Answer 11

a drug dissolved in a solution of alcohol or alcohol and water

Question 12

tablet

Answer 12

a powdered drug that has been pressed into a disc

Question 13

chewable tablet

Answer 13

a powdered drug that has been flavored and pressed into a disc.

Question 14

sublingual tablet

Answer 14

a powdered drug that has been pressed into a disc and is designed to dissolve under the tongue

Question 15

enteric-coated tablet

Answer 15

a tablet coated with a substance that prevents it from dissolving until it reaches the intestines

Question 16

capsule

Answer 16

a drug contained in a gelatin capsule that is water-soluble and functions to prevent the patient from tasting the drug

Question 17

sustained-release capsule

Answer 17

a capsule that contains granules that dissolve at different rates to provide a gradual and continuous release of medication

Question 18

caplet

Answer 18

a drug contained in an oblong tablet with a smooth coating to make swallowing easier

Question 19

lozenge

Answer 19

a drug contained in a candy-like base

Question 20

cream

Answer 20

a drug combined in a base that is generally non-greasy, resulting in a semisolid preparation.

Question 21

ointment

Answer 21

a drug with an oil base, resulting in a semisolid preparation.

Question 22

suppository

Answer 22

a drug mixed with a firm base, such as cocoa butter, that is designed to melt at body temperature

Question 23

transdermal patch

Answer 23

a patch with an adhesive backing, which contains a drug, that is applied to the skin