Deck 3: Drug Forms

Question 1

Which drug form comes in two different varieties: a soft gelatin shell and a two-piece hard shell?

A) capsule
B) cream
C) ointment
D) tablet

Answer 1

capsule

Question 2

A solid drug form that contains the active drug (as a dried powder)plus inert ingredients to provide bulk is known as a/an ________.

A) capsule
B) ointment
C) tablet
D) emulsion

Answer 2

tablet

Question 3

When a tablet is scored across its top surface,that indicates ________.

A) that it contains a narcotic drug
B) the mark of a particular drug company
C) that it contains a double-strength dose
D) that it can be broken into two or more doses

Answer 3

that it can be broken into two or more doses

Question 4

Foams are ________.

A) solutions that contain a drug in a water base
B) expanded by tiny aerosol bubbles
C) expelled from a container when they are used
D) all of the above

Question 5

Which of the following statements is NOT a description of one of the forms of solutions?

A) The drug is in fat globules dispersed uniformly throughout a water base.
B) The drug is in a thickened water base with added sugar and flavoring.
C) The drug is fine, undissolved particles that settle to the bottom upon standing.
D) The drug is in a water and alcohol base.

Question 6

The powdered form of a drug can be administered in several different ways.Which of the following is NOT one of the routes of administration used for a powdered drug form?

A) inhaled into the lungs
B) inserted into a body cavity
C) sprayed on skin
D) sprinkled topically

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT a type of solution?

A) mousse
B) elixir
C) foam
D) suspension

Question 8

Some over-the-counter drugs used to treat coughs are in the drug form of a/an ________ that coats the mucous membranes.

A) elixir
B) ampule
C) syrup
D) tincture

Question 9

Monica Thompson's antacid drug bottle has this printed on the label: "Shake Well Before Using." That is because this drug is a/an ________.

A) suspension
B) emulsion
C) syrup
D) troche

Question 10

Suppositories are used to treat patients with ________.

A) diarrhea
B) eye infections
C) heart disease
D) vomiting

Question 11

A solution containing fine,undissolved particles of a drug that settle to the bottom of the container is called a/an ________.

A) suspension
B) elixir
C) spray
D) liquid

Question 12

The word aqueous means ________,while the word viscous means ________.

A) topical; skin
B) liquid; solid
C) intravenous; oral
D) watery; thick

Question 13

Syrups are ________.

A) sour and more viscous than elixirs
B) sour and thinner than elixirs
C) sweeter and more viscous than elixirs
D) sweeter and thinner than elixirs

Question 14

What type of tablet has an indented line running across it so that it can be easily broken into equal pieces?

A) caplet
B) enteric
C) scored
D) troche

Question 15

The word viscous is used to describe a liquid drug.The word viscous means ________.

A) clear or transparent
B) thick or nonwatery
C) powdered
D) watery or thin

Question 16

An emulsifying agent is added to the drug form of a cream ________.

A) in order to keep the oil and water mixed together
B) in order to create an new drug form of an ointment
C) so that the cream can be used topically in the eye
D) so that it will exert a systemic effect

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT a specialized type of tablet?

A) caplet
B) effervescent
C) lozenge
D) elixir

Question 18

The powdered form of a drug can be found in all of these,EXCEPT ________.

A) a canister
B) an ampule
C) a capsule
D) a vial

Question 19

A drug's trade name will often include abbreviations such as CR,LA,SR,or XL.These abbreviations indicate which type of tablet?

A) caplets
B) enteric
C) slow-release
D) troche

Question 20

Enteric-coated tablets ________.

A) provide a slow release of the drug
B) are made to dissolve in the stomach
C) are made to dissolve in the small intestine
D) are coated so they are easy to swallow

Question 21

What trade name drug used to treat severe pain comes in the drug form of a lozenge?

A) Actiq lollipop
B) Cepacol lozenge
C) Alka-Seltzer
D) MetroGel

Question 22

Your friend asks you if you can identify the name of the drug he is taking.He shows you a purple capsule with 3 gold bands around the end.You tell him that this is the drug ________.

A) Fosamax
B) Zantac
C) Cialis
D) Nexium

Question 23

Which of the following drug forms are inhaled?

A) an anesthetic gas
B) a transbuccal film
C) amyl nitrite powder for cardiac pain
D) A and C

Question 24

Specially formulated ointments and creams can both be applied topically to either the skin or the eyes.

Question 25

A lotion is a suspension of a drug in an oil base.

Question 26

Solutions don't ever need to be mixed or shaken,as the drug concentration is always the same in every part of the solution,even after prolonged standing.

Question 27

An enteric-coated tablet is covered with a special coating that resists the alkaline environment of the stomach acid but dissolves in the acid environment of the small intestine.

Question 28

All of the following are drug forms,EXCEPT ________.

A) pellets and beads
B) wafers and films
C) gases and T-shaped devices
D) binders and fillers

Question 29

Transdermal patches are used for all of the following,EXCEPT ________.

A) treat a vaginal yeast infection
B) treat severe, chronic pain
C) relieve the urge to smoke
D) prevent angina attacks in patients with heart disease

Question 30

Solutions in which the drug is dissolved in sterile water or saline ________.

A) are effervescent tablets
B) are injected into the blood or body tissues
C) need to be shaken before using
D) are inhaled

Question 31

Which of the following drug trade names is NOT in the form of a bead,wafer,or device?

A) Septopal
B) Nexium
C) Gliadel
D) Mirena

Question 32

All of the following relate to a drug being placed by mouth,EXCEPT ________.

A) oral
B) systemic
C) transbuccal
D) sublingual

Question 33

Syrups are solutions that contain the drug in a thickened water base with added sugar and flavorings,but do not contain alcohol.

Question 34

The main purpose of a scored tablet is so that the tablet can be easily broken into pieces to produce an accurate,increased dose.

Question 35

Valproic acid (Depakote),a drug used to treat seizures,comes in a capsule form that is ________.

A) swallowed
B) crushed and the vapors inhaled
C) placed under the tongue and allowed to dissolve
D) sprinkled on applesauce and swallowed

Question 36

Solutions never need to be ________ because the drug concentration is the same in every part of the solution,even after prolonged standing.

A) refrigerated
B) injected
C) mixed
D) prescribed

Question 37

Both ointments and creams are semisolid emulsions of oil and water.In ointments,the main ingredient is water; in creams,the main ingredient is oil.

Question 38

A film is a thin drug form about the size of a postage stamp that is given by the ________ route of administration.

A) transbuccal
B) topical
C) sublingual
D) A and C

Question 39

Creams are absorbed into the skin and exert a local,not systemic,drug effect.

Question 40

Both a foam and a mousse are expanded by tiny aerosol bubbles when they are expelled from the container.

Question 41

Patients often take a drug out of its original packaging and then have to ask the pharmacist to identify the tablets or capsules for them.

Question 42

Intralipid intravenous fat solution is an example of an emulsion.

Question 43

Lotions are absorbed into the skin and exert a system effect on the body,and not just a localized effect.

Question 44

Suppositories can be given by the oral,vaginal,or rectal route.

Question 45

Before a drug can receive final approval by the FDA,the drug company must clearly state in what form or forms the drug will be manufactured.

Question 46

Regardless of what drug company manufactures a drug in tablet form,all tablets must be either round or oval shaped.

Question 47

The drugs in transdermal patches are designed to have only a topical,local effect on the skin in that area.

Question 48

Ointments used in the eye must be specially formulated so that they do not cause irritation when applied to the eye.

Question 49

A vial can be used only once,and the unused drug must be discarded,because it contains no preservative.

Question 50

A transdermal patch consists of a drug reservoir,a porous membrane through which the drug can pass,and an adhesive layer to hold it to the skin.

Question 51

A scored tablet can be easily and accurately divided into equal doses,depending on the number of score marks on the tablet.

Question 52

The drug form pastille is also known as a troche.

Question 53

A dose of the ointment form of nitroglycerin is measured between ruler lines on a paper.

Question 54

Gels are solutions that contain fine,undissolved particles dispersed uniformly throughout a thickened water base.

Question 55

Because it is easy to confuse different drugs,the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)advises patients who take more than one drug to be able to tell them apart by size,shape,color,imprint,or drug form.

Question 56

A/an ________ tablet is one that is dissolved in a glass of water before being swallowed (e.g.,Alka-Seltzer for a head cold).

Question 57

A powder is a finely ground form of a drug that can be found within capsules.

Question 58

An ________ is a solution that contains the drug in a water and alcohol base with added sugar and flavoring.It is commonly used for pediatric and elderly patients who cannot swallow tablets or capsules.

Question 59

Some over-the-counter drugs come as a ________,a drug form that is never swallowed,but is allowed to slowly disintegrate into a liquid form that releases the drug topically in the mouth and throat.

Question 60

Some drugs are ineffective if they are given in a particular drug form or they can seriously injure the patient if administered in the wrong drug form.

Question 61

A ________ is a solution that contains the drug in a water and alcohol base,but is never taken internally.

Question 62

A ________ is a coated tablet in the form of an elongated capsule.

Question 63

Drugs that come in the forms of ointments,creams,and lotions have various characteristics.Describe the characteristic feel,appearance,and consistency for just one of these three drug forms: ointment or cream or lotion.

Question 64

Define these abbreviations and short forms.
LA ________
SR ________
XL ________
ER ________
tab ________
cap ________

Question 65

A ________ is composed of a solid base of glycerin or cocoa butter containing the drug.They are usually used rectally and vaginally,but they can be administered orally.

Question 66

In written prescriptions,the word capsule is sometimes abbreviated as ________ or ________.

Question 67

An ________ is a small,slender glass container with a main body and a narrow,indented neck,and an extended top.

Question 68

In written prescriptions,the word tablet is sometimes abbreviated as ________ or ________.

Question 69

This drug form,a ________,is a French word that means little lump of bread,and is another name for a troche.

Question 70

A ________ is an oblong tablet that has a base of sugar and disintegrates into a paste to release the drug topically in the mouth.

Question 71

Briefly explain how a transdermal patch delivers a drug dose to the patient.

Question 72

Many over-the-counter drugs for pain are no longer manufactured in capsule form.Explain why.

Question 73

Describe the difference between an emulsion and an emulsifying agent.

Question 74

Match the drug name in Column 1 with its drug form in Column 2.

A)gel
B)syrup
C)capsule
D)foam
E)enteric-coated tablet
F)ointment
G)suspension
H)lotion
I)pellet,bead,or wafer
J)cream
1)calamine
2)Ecotrin
3)hydrocortisone
4)Kenalog
5)Maalox
6)Muse
7)MetroGel
8)Nexium
9)Robitussin
"10)Rogaine

Question 75

The viscosity of a drug form refers to its ________.