Graded A 2024/2025
After passing this course, you are considered ___ to administer medications. - Correct Answer
Qualified
Absorption - Correct Answer Getting into the blood stream
Distribution - Correct Answer Carrying substances to various parts of the body
Biotransformation - Correct Answer Breaking substances down chemically change substances
Elimination/Excretion - Correct Answer Getting rid of the substance from the body
Oral - Correct Answer p.o
Sublingual - Correct Answer sl
Topical - Correct Answer top
Nasal - Correct Answer In the nose
Otic - Correct Answer In the ears
Ophthalmic - Correct Answer In the eyes
Vaginal - Correct Answer vag
Rectal - Correct Answer R
Gel Cap - Correct Answer Liquid medication in thick gelatin capsule
, Capsule - Correct Answer Gelatin capsule with powder. NO CRUSH
Spansules - Correct Answer Gelatin capsule filled with medicated small balls- time released.
Sprinkles - Correct Answer Medicated small balls. Time released
Suppositories - Correct Answer Semi solid vaginal or rectal medication. Melts at body temperature.
Lozenges - Correct Answer Hard candy. Dissolved in mouth.
Syrup - Correct Answer Liquid preparation. Sugar/starch based.
Suspension - Correct Answer Liquid preparation that is water based with a powdered medication.
SHAKEN
Elixir - Correct Answer Liquid preparation, alcohol based.
Transdermal Patches - Correct Answer Adhesive pad applied to the skin
Creams - Correct Answer Water or low oil based for topical use
Lotions - Correct Answer Thick preparations for topical use
Ointments - Correct Answer Oil based for topical use
Aerosols - Correct Answer Fine spray application for inhalation
Sprays - Correct Answer Dispensed in atomizers that propel medication in droplets
Inhalants - Correct Answer Aerosolized medication that is inhaled into the lungs.