Module 4: Part 2

True

True or False: Topical dosage forms are applied to skin surfaces to treat dermatological disorders.

Ointment

It refers to semi-solid preparations of medicinal substances in petroleum, greasy, and not water-removable.

Cream

It is usually white, not generally greasy, semi-solid, and can be removed with water.

Paste

It is similar to ointment but contains a higher powder content.

Lotion

It may be a clear solution, suspension, or emulsion and is best used for protection, astringent, cleansing, and antipruritic, and is more appropriate for its feature of easy penetration on the skin.

Gel/Jelly

It refers to a usually clear/translucent topical medication that is semi-solid but liquefies upon application to the skin.

Aerosol foam

It refers to a topical medication that spreads the drug over wide, hairy areas of the body.

Aerosol spray

It is applied through an atomizer and deposits thin liquid to powder film on areas where the manual application would be painful. (E.g. burns)

Powder

This topical drug can be shaken or blown onto the affected area to promote drying.

Oil

This topical drug is liquid and not water-soluble.

Tape

This topical drug is uniformly released and may have a splitting action on the area of application. (E.g. Salonpas)

Standing order

Identify the category of drug order based on the example.

Amoxicillin 500mg, IV q 6h

PRN (Pro Re Nata)

Identify the category of drug order based on the example.

Paracetamol 325mg Tab, 1 tab q4h for temp = 38 or higher

Self Terminating/Limiting

Identify the category of drug order based on the example.

Ferrous sulfate 1 tab OD x 30 days

One-Time or Single-Dose

Identify the category of drug order based on the example.

Methergine 100mg IM after placental delivery.

STAT order

Identify the category of drug order based on the example.

Diazepam 5mg IM at deltoid now.

True

True or False: All STAT orders are considered single-dose but not all single-dose orders are considered STAT orders.

False

True or False: The larger the gauge, the larger the size of the lumen.

Gauge

This refers to the diameter of the needle; size of its actual opening.

Inches

The length of a needle is usually expressed in __.

Luer Lock

It refers to a screw type lock that secures the needle more.

Luer Slip

It is used for removing the needle by simply pulling out the rest of the syringe.

To maintain sterility

Why are plastic syringes preferred over those made of glass?

Tuberculin syringe

This type of syringe has fractions of 0.1, 0.2, and so forth.

Insulin syringe

This type of syringe is measured in units instead of mL.

1mL

Both tuberculin and insulin syringes have a capacity of __.

Addition

The response elicited by combined drugs is equal to the combined response of the individual drugs.

Synergism

The response elicited by combined drugs is greater than the combined responses of the individual drugs.

Potentiation

In this drug interaction, a drug that has no effect enhances the effect of a second drug.

Antagonism

In this drug interaction, a drug inhibits the effect of another drug.