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Caplet---ANSWER>>a-capsule-shaped-pill-that-is-coated-to-help-with-ease-of-swallowing-

aerosol-spray---ANSWER>>Solution-that-holds-the-medication-suspended-until-it-is-
dispensed-in-the-form-of-a-mist-to-spray-on-the-skin-

neglect---ANSWER>>Failure-to-provide-the-standard-of-care-that-a-person-trained-in-the-
same-way-would-do-in-a-certain-situation-Failing-to-give-meds-prescribed-

Diversion---ANSWER>>Giving-medication-to-someone-other-than-client-but-documenting-
that-medication-was-given-to-client-

Fraud---ANSWER>>Dishonest-or-cheats-the-system-charting-meds-as-given-but-did-not-
actually-give-medication-

Six-Rights---ANSWER>>Right-Client,-Right-Medication,-Right-Dose,-Right-Route,-Right-Time,-
Right-Documentation-

capsule---ANSWER>>The-medication-in-a-liquid,-oil,-powder,-or-gel-form-is-held-inside-a-
gelatin-container-until-it-dissolved-in-the-stomach-

Cream---ANSWER>>Semisolid-preparation-holding-medication-so-it-can-be-applied-to-skin-

Elixer---ANSWER>>A-sweet,-good-smelling,-alcohol-based-solution-in-which-medications-are-
dissolved,-allowing-them-to-be-taken-in-liquid-form-by-mouth-

, Enteric-coated-tablets---ANSWER>>Hard-shell-coating-on-a-tablet-that-keeps-the-medication-
from-dissolving-until-it-passes-through-the-stomach-into-the-small-intestine.-Cutting-or-
crushing-these-will-destroy-the-protective-hard-shell-

Gel---ANSWER>>A-clear,-semisolid,-jellylike-solution-used-to-hold-medication-so-it-can-be-
applied-to-the-skin-

Inhalant---ANSWER>>Medication-forcefully-pushed-into-the-lungs-via-compressed-air-such-
as-a-metered-dose-inhaler-or-a-disc-device-liniment---ANSWER>>Medication-mixed-with-
alcohol,-oil,-or-water-which-is-rubbed-on-the-skin-Lotion---ANSWER>>a-medication-in-a-
liquid-suspension-applied-to-the-skin-lozenge---ANSWER>>Medicated-tablet-or-disk-that-
dissolves-in-the-mouth-

Ointment---ANSWER>>A-semisolid-substance-for-application-of-medication-to-the-skin-or-
eyes-where-it's-absorbed-

Paste---ANSWER>>semisolid-preparation,-thicker-and-stiffer-than-ointment;-absorbed-
through-skin-more-slowly-than-ointment-

Patch---ANSWER>>Medication-encased-in-a-round,-square,-or-oval-disc-that-is-stuck-to-skin,-
allowing-medication-to-be-absorbed-slowly-and-regularly-from-the-disc-into-the-blood-stream-
through-the-skin-

Pill---ANSWER>>Mixture-of-a-powdered-drug-with-a-cohesive-material;-may-be-round-or-
oval-

Powder---ANSWER>>A-finely-ground-drug-or-drugs;-some-are-used-internally,-others-
externally-

Solution---ANSWER>>Liquid-containing-dissolved-medication-

Suppository---ANSWER>>a-cone-shaped,-solid-drug-that-is-inserted-into-a-body-opening;-it-
melts-at-body-temperature-

Suspension---ANSWER>>liquid-mixture-in-which-particles-distributed-in-the-liquid-settle-out-
over-time-

Syrup---ANSWER>>medication-dissolved-in-a-concentrated-sugar-solution-

Tablet---ANSWER>>Medication-that-is-a-solid-and-molded-into-a-round-or-oval-shape-

STAT-order---ANSWER>>Any-medication-that-is-needed-immediately-and-is-to-be-given-only-
once.-

One-time-order---ANSWER>>Written-for-a-drug-to-be-just-given-the-one-time-



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