Terms
Sterile
What is germ free?
Parenteral
What are drugs that are not given though the alimentary canal. Given SubQ, IM,IV or intradermal.
Drugs prepared for administration by an atomizer.
What are sprays?
Most common form of medications
What are tablets
2 Types of semi-solids
What are Ointments and Suppositories
An aqueous liquid preparation used externally, usually to treat dry skin
What is lotion.
Type of liquid that needs to be shaken or stirred before giving
What is mixtures or suspensions
Large flat disc that is held in mouth until dissolved. Do not chew, swallow, or drink with a lozenge.
What is Lozenge
Ointments
What is substance applied locally to the skin or mucous membrane
Therapeutic Effect
What is the desired effect of a drug and why it was ordered.
Medications that are placed in the cheek pocket, at the back of the lower jaw.
What is Buccal?
Preparations of drugs in a sweetened alcohol base
What is Elixirs
Reasons why some tablets are coated.
What are taste bitter, discolor the teeth, or irritate the lining of the stomach.
Mixtures of drugs in a base that melts at body temperature.
What is Suppositories
An individual 's unique sensitivity to a particular drug or other substance creating unexpected reactions
What is idiosyncrasy?
Drugs can be instilled into the eye through a dropper or tube
What is Eye Medication?
Aqueous preparations applied topically. They produce heat with massage
What is Liniments
Type of solid medication that cannot be crushed.
Examples of Suppositories
What is Dulcolax
Loading Dose
What is a large dose given at the beginning of treatment to quickly elevate the level of the drug in the blood.
Examples of ear medications
What is Debrox or Auralgan?
The 2 common solvents in liquid preparations
What are water and alcohol?
Drugs that are contained in a capsule, requiring varying amounts of time to dissolve.
Types of Suppositories can CMA's give