Drug Forms & Routes
This solid form of medication is often swallowed whole
What is a pill/tablet?
This medication is commonly used to treat pain or fever
What is acetaminophen (or ibuprofen)?
This person is licensed to prepare and dispense medications
What is a pharmacist?
This system controls breathing and oxygen intake
What is the respiratory system?
This term means a drug is safe enough to be sold without a prescription
What is over the counter (OTC)?
This liquid medication is measured and swallowed
What is syrup?
This type of drug is used to fight bacterial infections
What are antibiotics?
This written order allows a patient to receive medication
What is a prescription?
This system is responsible for pumping blood
What is the cardiovascular system?
This term refers to how strong a drug's effect is
What is potency?
This route delivers medication through the skin
What is transdermal?
This medication is commonly used by people with asthma. (Specific medication name, not generic name)
What is albuterol?
This information tells how much and how often a drug should be taken
What is dosage?
This system helps fight infections
What is the immune system?
This term describes a harmful or toxic reaction to a drug
What is an adverse effect?
This route delivers medication directly into a vein
What is intravenous (IV)?
This hormone medication helps regulate blood sugar
What is insulin?
This warning describes unwanted effects of a medication
What are side effects?
The organ mainly responsible for drug metabolism
What is the liver?
This type of drug helps relieve pain
What is an analgesic?
This route places medication under the tongue for fast absorption
What is sublingual?
This class of drugs helps reduce allergic reactions
What are antihistamines?
This term describes how the body absorbs, distributes, and eliminates a drug
What is pharmacokinetics?
This organ helps remove drugs from the body through urine
What are the kidneys?
This term means a drug is used to prevent disease
What is an prophylactic?