A patient asks the nurse what is meant by the term elixir. How does the nurse respond?
a. An elixir is a liquid.
b. An elixir is an emulsion.
c. An elixir is a suspension
d. An elixir is a solution.
a. An elixir is a liquid.
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a. An elixir is a liquid drug that forms when combined with an alcohol base.
b. An emulsion is a liquid drug preparation that contains oils and fats in water.
c. A suspension liquid form is one that that needs to be shaken. Particles are not evenly dissolved without shaking.
d. A solution is one that is a liquid drug form; the drug is totally and evenly dissolved. It typically is clear.
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