Certified Medication Aide Practice

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What is a liquid solution in medication administration?

Tablet made to be placed between the cheek or upper lip to dissolve
Flavored tablet or disc for the throat
Liquid drug form containing particles that settle at the bottom
Liquid drug form in which the drug is evenly dissolved

The correct answer is: Liquid drug form in which the drug is evenly dissolved

A liquid solution in medication administration refers to a formulation in which the drug is evenly dissolved in a liquid vehicle. This type of liquid drug form ensures that the medication is uniformly distributed, making it easier for accurate dosing and absorption by the body. Option A, a tablet made to be placed between the cheek or upper lip to dissolve, refers to a sublingual tablet that dissolves in the mouth for quick absorption into the bloodstream. Option B, a flavored tablet or disc for the throat, might refer to a lozenge or troche that is meant to slowly dissolve in the mouth or throat to soothe irritation. Option C, a liquid drug form containing particles that settle at the bottom, describes a suspension rather than a solution. Suspensions require shaking before administration to ensure even distribution of the drug particles in the liquid vehicle.