drugs
whats the most common filler put into tablets
Sugar
A mixture of water and oil bound together by an emulsifier
emulsion
What do you call medication taken by mouth
Oral
What type of solution is used to treat ear conditions
opthalmic
How are tablets administered
sublingually or vaginally
A liquid in which very small, solid particles suspended in the base solution
suspension
Topical agents
What agents can fight skin infections, inflammation, and block ultraviolet rays of the sun
what are nasal sprays used for
treating allergies and colds
What three classifications describe the drugs available to consumers
Over-the-counter (OTC) drugsLegend drugsBehind-the-counter (BTC) drugs
Medication in a glycol or oil base; Cover the skin’s surface and keep out moisture
Ointment
what are rectal agents used for
are used for a person who is vomiting and cannot take oral medications
what are eye treatments for
Inflammation, infection, glaucoma
What type of capsule can be pulled apart in order to sprinkle medication onto food.
Spansule
Contain a smaller amount of liquid base than solids; able to absorb skin secretions, unlike other topical agents
Pastes
Where do you place Buccal medications
between gums and cheeks
what are ear treatments used for
cleaning out earwax build up and clearing out infections
What different groups can Drugs be put into
Pharmacology Intent of use Route of administrationMechanism of actionBody system affected
Medication in a viscous (thick) liquid that easily penetrates the skin
Gels
What is the most common used sublingual tablet that treats anginal atttacks
Nitroglycerin
Do opthalmics and Otics need to be sterile
Opthalmics yes otics not necessarily