QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS GRADED A+
◉ Distribution. Answer: Carrying the substance to various parts of the
body
◉ Elimination/Excretion. Answer: Getting rid of the substance from the
body
◉ Absorption. Answer: Getting into the bloodstream
◉ Oral (p.o.). Answer: In the mouth and swallowed
◉ Sublingual (sl). Answer: Under the tongue
◉ Topical (top.). Answer: Applied to the surface of the skin
◉ Inhalants. Answer: Inhaled into the lungs
◉ Nasal. Answer: In the nose
, ◉ Otic. Answer: In the ears
◉ Ophthalmic. Answer: In the eyes of
◉ Vaginal (vag.). Answer: In the vagina
◉ Rectal (®️). Answer: In the rectum
◉ Adverse Effects. Answer: Allergic reaction, cardiac arrest,
hallucinations, confusion, liver disorder
◉ Side Effects. Answer: Nausea, vomiting, dry mouth, drowsiness, rash,
diarrhea, constipation
◉ Tablet. Answer: Compressed powder form of medication
◉ Scored Tablet. Answer: A tablet that has a grooved line across the
middle to break the tablet in half
◉ Enteric Coated. Answer: A hard, smooth coating found on tablets and
caplets