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PHM 110
Chapter 4 Vocabulary
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| aerosol | pressurized container with propellant used to administer a drug through oral inhalation into the lungs |
| aromatic water | solution of water containing oils or other substances that have a pungent, and usually pleasing, smell and are easily released into the air |
| buccal route of administration | placed between the gum and the inner lining of the cheek; also called transmucosal route |
| cannula | barrel of a syringe or bore area inside the syringe that correlates with the volume of solution |
| capsule | dosage form containing powder,liquid,or granules in a gelatin covering |
| caplet | hybrid solid dosage formulation sharing characteristics of both a tablet and a capsule |
| chewable tablet | solid oral dosage form meant to be chewed that is readily absorbed;school aged children |
| colloid | dispersion of ultrafine particles in a liquid formulation |
| conjunctival route of administration | placement of sterile ophthalmic medications in the conjuctival sac of the eyes |
| controlled-release dosage form | dosage form that is formulated to release medication over a long duration of time;delayed release |
| cream | cosmetically acceptable oil in water emulsion for topical used on the skin |
| diluent | inactive ingredient that allows for the appropriate concentration of the medication in the tablet or capsule; used to reconstitute parenteral products |
| diskus | nonaerosolized powder that is used for inhalation |
| dispersion | liquid dosage form in which undissolved ingredients are mixed through out a liquid vehicle |
| dosage form | physical manifestation of a drug |
| dropper | measuring device used to accurately dose medication for infants |
| drug delivery system | design feature of the dosage form that affects the delivery of the drug; such a system may protect the stomach or delay the release of the active drug |
| effervescent salts | granular salts that release gas and dispense active ingredients into solutions when placed in water |
| elixir | clear, sweetened, flavored solution containing water and ethanol |
| emulsion | dispersion of a liquid in another liquid varying in viscosity |
| enteric-coated tablet(ECT) | tablet coated in a way designed to resist destruction by the acidic pH of the gastric fluids and to delay the release of the active ingredient |
| extended-release(XL) dosage form | tablet or capsule designed to reduce frequency of dosing compared with immediate release and most sustained release forms |
| extract | potent dosage form derived from animal or plant sources from which most or all the solvent has been evaporated to produce a powder, and ointment like form, or a solid |
| film-coated tablet(FCT) | tablet coated with a thin outer layer that prevents serious GI side effects |
| fluidextract | liquid dosage form prepared by extraction from plant sources and commonly used in the formulation of syrups |
| gel | dispersion containing fine particles for topical use on the skin |
| gylcerogelatin | topical preparation made with gelatin,glycerin,water,and medicinal substances |
| granules | dosage form larger than powders that are formed by adding very small amounts of liquid to powders |
| injection | administration of a parenteral medication into the bloodstream,muscle,or skin |
| intrarespiratory route of administration | administration of a drug by inhalation into the lungs;called inhalation |
| intrauterine device | device to deliver medication to prevent conception or to treat cancer within the uterus |
| intravenous(IV) infusion | process of injecting fluid or medication into the veins,usually over a prolonged period of time |
| irrigating solution | any solution used for cleansing or bathing an area of the body, such as the eyes or ears |
| jelly | gel that contains a higher proportion of water in combination with a drug substance, as well as a thickening agent |
| liniment | medicated topical preparation for application to the skin, such as Ben Gay |
| local effect | site specific application of a drug |
| lotion | liquid for topical application that contains insoluble dispersed solids or immiscible liquids |
| lozenge | medication in a sweet tasting formulation that is absorbed in the mouth |
| magma | milklike liquid colloidal dispersion in which particles remain distinct, in a two phase system; milk of magnesia |
| metered-dose inhaler (MDI) | deice used to administer a drug in the form of compressed gas through the mouth into the lungs |
| microemulsion | clear formulation that contains one liquid of extremely fine size droplets dispersed in another liquid; Haley's M-O |
| multiple compression tablet(MCT) | tablet formulation on top of a tablet or a tablet within a tablet, produced by multiple compressions in manufacturing |
| nasal route of administration | placement of sprays or solutions into nose |
| nebulizer | device used to deliver medication in a fine mist form to the lungs; used in treating asthma |
| ocular route of administration | placement of ophthalmic medications into the eye |
| oil in water emulsion | emulsion containing a small amount of oil dispersed in water, as in a cream |
| ointment | semisolid emulsion for topical use on the skin |
| oral route of administration | administration of medication through swallowing for absorption along the GI tract into systemic circulation |
| oral syringe | needleless device for administering medication to pediatric or older adult patients unable to swallow tablets or capsules |
| otic route of administration | solutions or suspensions into the ear |
| parenteral route of administration | injection or infusion of fluids and/or medications into the body, bypassing the GI tract |
| parenteral solution | product that is prepared in a sterile environment for administration by injection |
| paste | water in oil emulsion containing more solid material than an ointment |
| patient controlled analgesia(PCA) infusion device | device used by a patient to deliver small doses of medication to the patient for chronic pain relief |
| plaster | solid or semisolid, medicated or non-medicated preparation that adheres to the skin |
| powders | fine particles of medication used in tablets and capsules |
| pyrogen | fever producing by-product of microbial metabolism |
| rectal route of administration | delivery of medication via the rectum |
| route of administration | way of getting a drug onto or into the body, such as orally, topically, or parenterally |
| solute | ingredient dissolved in a solution or dispersed in a suspension |
| solution | liquid dosage form in which the active ingredients are completely dissolved in a liquid vehicle |
| solvent | vehicle that makes up the greater part of a solution |
| spirit | alcoholic or hydroalcoholic solution containing volatile, aromatic ingredients |
| spray | dosage form that consists of a container with a valve assembly that, when activated, emits a fine dispersion of liquid, solid, or gaseious material |
| sublingual route of administration | placed under the tongue and is rapidly absorbed into the bloodstream |
| sugar-coated tablet(SCT) | tablet coated with an outside layer of sugar that protects the medication and improves both appearance and flavor |
| suppository | solid formulation containing a drug for rectal or vaginal administration |
| suspension | dispersion of a solid in a liquid |
| sustained-release(SR) dosage form | delayed release dosage form that allows less frequent dosing than an immediate release dosage form |
| syringe | device used to inject a parenteral solution into the bloodstream,muscle,or under the skin |
| syrup | aqueous solution thickened with a large amount of sugar(sucrose) or a sugar substitute such as sorbitol or propylene glycol |
| systemic effect | distribution of drug throughout the body by absorption into the bloodstream |
| tablet | solid dosage form produced by compression and containing one or more active and inactive ingredients |
| tincture | alcoholic or hydroalcoholic solution of extractions from plants |
| topical route of administration | on the skin or any mucous membrane such as the eyes,nose,ears,lungs,vagina,urethra,or rectum; usually administered directly to skin surface |
| transdermal dosage form | formulation designed to deliver a continuous supply of drug into the bloodstream by absorption through the skin via a patch or disk |
| urethral route of administration | insertion into the urethra |
| vaginal route of administration | application of a cream or insertion of a tablet into vagina |
| water in oil emulation | an emulsion containing a small amount of water dispersed in an oil, such as an ointment |
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