Qualified
Distribution - ANSWER Carrying substances to various parts of the body
Absorption - ANSWER Getting into the blood stream
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
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, 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 tempera-
ture.
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 medica-
tion. SHAKEN
Elixir - ANSWER Liquid preparation, alcohol based.
Creams - ANSWER Water or low oil based for topical use
Transdermal Patches - ANSWER Adhesive pad applied to the skin
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