Pharmacology Fundamentals
This drug form is cylindrical in shape and can be timed released
What is a Capsule
B.I.D.
What is Twice a Day
This route of administration is given when the medication can be swallowed in solid or liquid form
What is oral (by mouth)
This type of burn involves only the outer layer of skin
This type of injection is administered in the deltoid or vastus lateralis
What is Intramuscular
These types of drugs are considered safe and effective for use without a prescription
What are OTC drugs (Over the Counter)
I.M.
This route of administration is when the medication is applied to the skin with an adhesive patch and the medication is timed released
What is Transdermal
This type of injection needs to have the syringe plunger pulled back prior to administration to make sure that you are not in a vessel
What is an IntraMuscular Injection
This is the angle of administration for a sub cutaneous injection
What is 45o
Controlled Substances come in how many schedules?
What is 5
qh
What is Every Hour
This route of administration is where the medication is placed under the tongue
T.I.D.
What is 3 times a day
This should be given to a patient prior to administering a vaccine
What is a V.I.S. (Vaccine Information Sheet)
This abbreviation is used when a pharmacist cannot substitute a medication with a generic medication
What is DAW (Dispense as Written)
mcg
What is Microgram
What is Inhalation
This form of a drug can be applied rectally or vaginally
What is a suppository
This type of administration is given at a 100-150 angle and is used for allergy testing
This Schedule Drug has no recognized medical use in the U.S.
What is Schedule 1
What is Drop ; Drops
This route of administration is placed or sprayed in the mouth between the gum and cheek.
What is Buccal
This route of drug administration is typically the easiest and most cost effective
What is orally
This type of injection is given in the upper, outer part of the arm, abdominal area or upper thigh
What is a subcutaneous injection