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Enteric-coated tablets

  1. Please see explanation for the answer.

Answer(s): A

Explanation:

-speciaI coating to prevent dissolution within the stomach -meant to dissolve in the intestined only.
-NEVER TO CHEW OR BRAKE OR CRUSHED prior to ingesting
-not to be taken with anti-acids which cause diissolution in the stomach



Sub-lingual tablets

  1. Please see explanation for the answer.

Answer(s): A

Explanation:

-pIaced under the tongue where active ingridient is rapidly absorbed into the BLOODSTREAIVI. fast absorption -Avoids the first pass effect (where drug circulates through out the body before it is broken down by the liver



Buccal tablets

  1. Please see explanation for the answer.

Answer(s): A

Explanation:

-between cheek and gum -drug is dissolved slowly over a period of time



Film-coated tablets (biaxin and depakote)

  1. Please see explanation for the answer.

Answer(s): A

Explanation:

-speciaI coating that masks the objectionable odor or taste —prevents deterioration due to light and air.






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