Other Dosage Forms

Question 1

It is a small solid medicated mass, usually cone-shaped ,that is inserted either into the rectum

Answer 1

Suppository

Question 2

is the procedure of introducing
liquids into the rectum and colon via the anus.

Answer 2

Enema

Question 3

It is a liquid administered
directly into the bloodstream via a vein

Answer 3

Intravenous Injection

Question 4

It is advantageous when a rapid onset of action is needed

Answer 4

Intravenous Injection

Question 5

It is the injection of a
substance directly into a muscle.

Answer 5

Intramuscular Injection

Question 6

Many vaccines
are administered via

Answer 6

Intramuscular Injection

Question 7

Intramuscular injections are often given in the?

Answer 7

deltoid, vastus lateralis, ventrogluteal and dorsogluteal muscles

Question 8

are given by injecting a fluid into the subcutis, the layer of skin directly
below the dermis and epidermis.

Answer 8

Subcutaneous Injection

Question 9

are highly effective in administering
vaccines and such medications as insulin.

Answer 9

Subcutaneous Injection

Question 10

is a vial of liquid medication intended for
parenteral administration (injection or infusion) that contains more than one dose of medication.

Answer 10

Multi-dose vial

Question 11

is a small sealed vial which is used to contain and preserve a sample, usually a solid or liquid.

Answer 11

Ampoule

Question 12

Single use and Usually has a mark in the neck to break open.

Answer 12

Ampoule

Question 13

Are Solid injectable (pellets) that is inserted underneath the skin and it dissolves slowly.

Answer 13

Implants

Question 14

are solutions, suspensions or emulsion
of drugs in a mixture of inert propellants held under pressure in an aerosol dispenser.

Answer 14

Inhaler

Question 15

Dosage Form in which the patient then inhales the released drug through a mouthpiece.

Answer 15

Inhaler

Question 16

is a device used to administer
medication to people in forms of a liquid mist to the airways.

Answer 16

Nebulizer (or Atomizer)

Question 17

are saline-containing drops used as a vehicle to administer medication in the eye.

Answer 17

Eye drops

Question 18

These are sterile semi-solid Preparations
intended for application to the conjunctiva or eyelid margin.

Answer 18

Ophthalmic ointment & gel

Question 19

are solutions, suspensions or emulsions of drugs that are instilled into the ear with a dropper.

Answer 19

Ear drops

Question 20

It is used to treat or prevent ear infections, especially infections of the outer ear and ear canal.

Answer 20

Ear drops

Question 21

These are drugs in solution may be instilled into the nose from a dropper or from a plastic squeeze bottle.

Answer 21

Nasal Drops and/or Nasal Sprays