Dosage Calculations Ch. 9 & 19

suspension

a liquid that contains small particles of the drug that cannot be dissolved particles from the suspension will settle to the bottom if left standing for a period of time, so suspensions need to be shaken well before administering a dose

elixer

a mixture of the drug mixed with water, alcohol, and flavored substances

enteric coating (EC)

a special covering on the tablet that allows the tablet to be dissolved and absorbed in a particular place in the gastrointestinal tract

softgel capsules

a variation of the capsule; used specifically for liquid or oil-based drug ingredients

enteral nutrition/medication administration

administration of nutrition or medications into the gastrointestinal tract

buc

buccal (between the gums and inner lining of the cheek)

tablets

contain the drug's active ingredient in a compressed form

syrup

contains the drug in a viscous liquid preparation consisting largely of purified water and sucrose or a sugar substitute for a more pleasant taste

Contin (this is an abbreviation)

continuous-release

CR

controlled-release

ER, XR, or XL

extended-release

capsules

have a gelatin-like covering that holds the powdered form of the drug

scored tablets

have indented lines can be broken along the indented line

PR

into the rectum

reconstitution

involves mixing powdered oral medications with a liquid (usually water) so that the powdered medication can be administered

PO

oral (by mouth/orally)

SL

sublingual (under the tongue)

SA

sustained-action

SR

sustained-release

TR

time release