Medication Administration Terms

noun a small soluble case of gelatin containing a dose of medicine

verb encapsulate in a capsule

adjective involving or arranged in a compact form

• The doctor prescribed a daily dose of the antibiotic in capsule form.
• I always have trouble swallowing those big capsules.
• I popped a few energy capsules before hitting the gym.
• The capsule of time seemed to slow down as they shared a special moment.

verb to become incorporated into a liquid so as to form a solution

• The scientist discovered a new method to dissolve the compound in the solution.
• I can't believe how quickly sugar can dissolve in hot water!
• Just add some hot water and watch the sugar dissolve like magic.
• Their friendship began to dissolve after the argument.

noun a rapid back-and-forth movement

verb to move quickly up and down or back and forth

• The earthquake caused the ground to shake violently.
• I love to shake my hips when I dance.
• Let's shake things up and try something new.
• His words shook me to my core.