TMA Test Questions with Complete
Solutions5
5 rights of medication administration - ANSWERS-Right patient, right drug, right dose, right
route, and right time
Over the Counter (OTC) - ANSWERS-Drugs that can be obtained without prescription
prescription drug - ANSWERS-Legend drug
Tablet/pill - ANSWERS-Small disc of meds and cohesive substance holding it together
Scored Medication - ANSWERS-medication that can be split into half or forths
Coated tablet - ANSWERS-A coated tablet easier for swallowing
Capsule - ANSWERS-Gelatin container to hold a form of drug
Capseal/gelcap - ANSWERS-Like a capsule that cannot be pulled apart
Spansule - ANSWERS-Time-release drug capsule, which dissolves more slowly to provide an
effect over a long period.
(Do not crush)
Enteric coated tablet - ANSWERS-Passes through the stomach and is absorbed in the small
intestines
, Solution - ANSWERS-1+ drugs dissolved in a solvent; like water
Syrup - ANSWERS-sweetened preparation of a drug in water (has sugar)
Lozenge (troche) - ANSWERS-medication that is dissolved in the mouth
Elixer - ANSWERS-sweeten alcohol preparation of drugs (has sugar and alcohol)
Emulsion - ANSWERS-Mixtures of oil and water (must shake first)
Suspension (mixture) - ANSWERS-drugs in the form of tiny particles suspended in a liquid
Buccal - ANSWERS-oral medication given in the cheek at the back of the lower jaw
Sublingual - ANSWERS-oral medication that is placed under the tongue
Topicals - ANSWERS-Transdermal/local
lotion/cream - ANSWERS-topical; suspended preparation for use of skin treatment
spray - ANSWERS-drugs administered by an atomizer; for nasal and throat conditions
Suppository - ANSWERS-mixtures of drugs that melt internally (rectal) at body temperature
Liniment - ANSWERS-when applied topically, when massaged producing heat
Solutions5
5 rights of medication administration - ANSWERS-Right patient, right drug, right dose, right
route, and right time
Over the Counter (OTC) - ANSWERS-Drugs that can be obtained without prescription
prescription drug - ANSWERS-Legend drug
Tablet/pill - ANSWERS-Small disc of meds and cohesive substance holding it together
Scored Medication - ANSWERS-medication that can be split into half or forths
Coated tablet - ANSWERS-A coated tablet easier for swallowing
Capsule - ANSWERS-Gelatin container to hold a form of drug
Capseal/gelcap - ANSWERS-Like a capsule that cannot be pulled apart
Spansule - ANSWERS-Time-release drug capsule, which dissolves more slowly to provide an
effect over a long period.
(Do not crush)
Enteric coated tablet - ANSWERS-Passes through the stomach and is absorbed in the small
intestines
, Solution - ANSWERS-1+ drugs dissolved in a solvent; like water
Syrup - ANSWERS-sweetened preparation of a drug in water (has sugar)
Lozenge (troche) - ANSWERS-medication that is dissolved in the mouth
Elixer - ANSWERS-sweeten alcohol preparation of drugs (has sugar and alcohol)
Emulsion - ANSWERS-Mixtures of oil and water (must shake first)
Suspension (mixture) - ANSWERS-drugs in the form of tiny particles suspended in a liquid
Buccal - ANSWERS-oral medication given in the cheek at the back of the lower jaw
Sublingual - ANSWERS-oral medication that is placed under the tongue
Topicals - ANSWERS-Transdermal/local
lotion/cream - ANSWERS-topical; suspended preparation for use of skin treatment
spray - ANSWERS-drugs administered by an atomizer; for nasal and throat conditions
Suppository - ANSWERS-mixtures of drugs that melt internally (rectal) at body temperature
Liniment - ANSWERS-when applied topically, when massaged producing heat
