what is a fine stream of medicated vapor, usually used to treat nose & throat conditions?
spray
what is a drug contained in an oblong tablet with a smooth coating to make swallowing easier?
caplet
what is a drug contained in a gelatin shell that is water-soluble & functions to prevent the patient from tasting the drug?
capsule
what is a tablet coated with a substance that prevents it from dissolving until it reached the intestines; the coating projects the drug from being destroyed by gastric juices& prevents it form irritating the stomach lining; cannot crush or chew these
entericcoated tablet
what is a drug dissolved in a solution of alcohol or alcohol & water?
tincture
what is a drug contained in a candy-like base, circular & designed to dissolve on the tongue
lozenge
what is a drug that is dissolved in a solution of alcohol & water; sweetened & flavored; taken orally?
elixir
what is a drug that contains solid insoluble drug particles in a liquid; the preparation of which must be shaken before administration?
suspension
what is a pressurized form in which solid aerosol or liquid drug particles are suspended in a gas to be dispensed in a cloud or mist?
