1. Chapter 4 Medication Preparations and Supplies

2. Copyright © 2007 by Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.2 Medication Terms Drug form –Type of preparation in which the drug is supplied –Dependent on most suitable route of delivery and means of absorption

3. Copyright © 2007 by Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.3 Abbreviations cap elix Gtt= drops Supp=suppository susp tab

4. Copyright © 2007 by Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.4 Abbreviations IM IV= intravenous IVPB PO, po, per os = by mouth, orally R subq

5. Copyright © 2007 by Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.5 Dermal Patch Transdermal delivery system New drug form Advantages Usage Examples

6. Copyright © 2007 by Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.6 Oral Drug Forms Tablet Enteric-coated tablet Capsule Time-release (sustained-release) capsule Lozenge (troch) Suspensions

7. Copyright © 2007 by Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.7 Oral Emulsion Elixir –Fluid extract Syrup Solution

8. Copyright © 2007 by Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.8 Rectal Drug Forms Suppository Enema solution

9. Copyright © 2007 by Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.9 Injectable Drug Forms Solution Powder Intravenous Intramuscular Subcutaneous Intradermal

10. Copyright © 2007 by Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.10 Intramuscular Injection

11. Copyright © 2007 by Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.11 Subcutaneous Injection

12. Copyright © 2007 by Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.12 Intradermal Injection

13. Copyright © 2007 by Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.13 Injectable Epidural Intracardiac Intraspinal Intracapsular (intra-articular)

14. Copyright © 2007 by Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.14 Topical Drug Forms Lotion Liniment Dermal patch Ointment

15. Copyright © 2007 by Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.15 Mucosal Drug Forms Eye, ear, and nose drops (gtts) Eye ointment Vaginal creams Rectal and vaginal suppositories Douche solution Buccal tablet Sublingual tablet

16. Copyright © 2007 by Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.16 Inhalable Drug Forms Spray or mist Gas

17. Copyright © 2007 by Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.17 Supplies Medicine cup Metal pill crusher Mortar and pestle Ampule Vial (multiple-dose and unit-dose)

18. Copyright © 2007 by Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.18 Supplies Needles (length and gauge) Syringes (standard, TB, and insulin) Oral syringes