Liquids (Drops, Solutions, Suspensions) - Video Lesson

Hey, everybody. Welcome to today's lesson on the different forms of medication. This lesson discusses the characteristics of drops, solutions, and suspensions, their preparation methods, and the importance of understanding their properties for effective medication administration. Drops, solutions, and suspensions are all forms of liquid medications. Drops are small volumes of liquid medication designed for precise administration, often used in ophthalmic, otic, and nasal preparations. Solutions are mixtures where one substance, the solute, is completely dissolved in another, the solvent. Suspensions are mixtures where tiny solid particles are spread out in a liquid, but they do not dissolve. Drops are used when precise, small amounts of medication need to be delivered to specific areas of the body, such as the eyes, ears, or nose. Drops can be used to treat infections in the eyes or