5 Questions
What is a prescription?
A written direction for the preparation and administration of a drug
What is a trade name or brand name of a drug?
Name given by drug manufacturer
What is a tablet in terms of drug preparation?
A powdered drug compressed into a hard small disc
What is a medication administration route?
The way through which a medication is delivered into the body
What is a suspension in terms of drug preparation?
One or more drugs finely divided in a liquid
Study Notes
Pharmacy Basics
- A prescription is a written instruction from a licensed medical professional to a pharmacist, specifying the form and amount of medication to be dispensed to a patient.
- A trade name or brand name of a drug is the proprietary name given by the manufacturer, often easier to remember and pronounce than the generic name.
Drug Preparation
- A tablet is a solid drug preparation, usually in the form of a small, flat or rounded disk, composed of the active ingredient mixed with excipients, compressed to make it convenient for oral administration.
Medication Administration
- A medication administration route is the method by which a medication is introduced into the body, such as oral, topical, injectable, or inhalational.
Suspensions
- A suspension in terms of drug preparation is a heterogeneous mixture of a solid dispersed in a liquid, where the particles do not dissolve, often shaken before use to redistribute the suspended particles.
Test your knowledge of medications with this quiz covering factors affecting medication action, types of medication orders, converting units of weight and measure, dosage calculations, medication administration routes, and the ten rights of medication administration.
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