dosage forms

Question 1

gelcap

Answer 1

capsule filled w/ liquid medication

Question 2

parental dosage

Answer 2

acts rapidly, prepared by sterilized technique(IV)

Question 3

tablet

Answer 3

oral dosage that is formed by compression

Question 4

gel

Answer 4

semisolid preparation that contains very small particles that are suspended in liquid

Question 5

suppository

Answer 5

remains solid until inserted into body(rectal use)

Question 6

buccel tablet

Answer 6

placed between cheek and gum until dissolved

Question 7

soft-mist inhaler

Answer 7

uses spring device to aerosolize a med

Question 8

effervescent tablet

Answer 8

mixed with water before administration

Question 9

lozenge

Answer 9

held in mouth until it dissolves

Question 10

solution

Answer 10

solid active ingredients that are completely dissolved in water

Question 11

liniment

Answer 11

liquid mixture of various substances in oil, emulsion, or alcoholic solution of soap

Question 12

capsule

Answer 12

oblong, gelatin container filled with medication

Question 13

cream

Answer 13

semi-solid oil-in-water emulsion (weeping, oozing skin rash)

Question 14

collodion

Answer 14

dries as a flexible film on skin

Question 15

ointment

Answer 15

oil based greasy semisolid preparation (apply to dry scaly areas)

Question 16

lotion

Answer 16

apply to areas with lots of hair (large areas of the body)

Question 17

sublingual tablet

Answer 17

placed under the tongue until dissolved

Question 18

paste

Answer 18

provides protective layer to affected area

Question 19

suspension

Answer 19

solid ingredients that are not completely dissolved in a liquid

Question 20

elixir

Answer 20

clear, sweetened, flavored, hydroalcoholic mixture