Solutions.
After passing this course, you are considered ___ to administer medications. - Answer
Qualified
Absorption - Answer Getting into the blood stream
Distribution - Answer Carrying substances to various parts of the body
Biotransformation - Answer Breaking substances down chemically change substances
Elimination/Excretion - Answer Getting rid of the substance from the body
Oral - Answer p.o
Sublingual - Answer sl
Topical - Answer top
Nasal - Answer In the nose
Otic - Answer In the ears
Ophthalmic - Answer In the eyes
Vaginal - Answer vag
Rectal - Answer R
Gel Cap - Answer Liquid medication in thick gelatin capsule
Capsule - Answer Gelatin capsule with powder. NO CRUSH
Spansules - Answer Gelatin capsule filled with medicated small balls- time released.
, Sprinkles - Answer Medicated small balls. Time released
Suppositories - Answer Semi solid vaginal or rectal medication. Melts at body temperature.
Lozenges - Answer Hard candy. Dissolved in mouth.
Syrup - Answer Liquid preparation. Sugar/starch based.
Suspension - Answer Liquid preparation that is water based with a powdered medication.
SHAKEN
Elixir - Answer Liquid preparation, alcohol based.
Transdermal Patches - Answer Adhesive pad applied to the skin
Creams - Answer Water or low oil based for topical use
Lotions - Answer Thick preparations for topical use
Ointments - Answer Oil based for topical use
Aerosols - Answer Fine spray application for inhalation
Sprays - Answer Dispensed in atomizers that propel medication in droplets
Inhalants - Answer Aerosolized medication that is inhaled into the lungs.
Dosage is based on - Answer Weight, age, disease, tolerance
Dosage amount and frequency is determined by - Answer Time of absorption, Duration,
elimination.
Therapeutic Effects - Answer Desired effects of the medication.