Medications are available in liquids, solids, semisolids, metered-dose inhalants, and transdermal medications. Which of the following are examples of semisolid medications? Select all answers that apply
A) Capsules
B) Suppositories
C) Cough drops
D) Ointments
E) Pastes
F) Patches
B, D, E
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Semisolid medications are usually given by rectal, vaginal, or urethral routes, such as suppositories. Other semisolid drugs include ointments and pastes. Capsules and cough drops are solid medications, and patches are transdermal medications.
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