Appendix 2 Flashcards
1
Q
action
A
the effect a medication is designed to have on the patient
2
Q
autoinjector
A
a syringe designed to inject epinephrine using a spring-loaded needle
3
Q
contraindication
A
signs that a drug should not be used to treat a patient
4
Q
indication
A
signs that a drug should be used to treat a patient
5
Q
medication
A
a substance used as a part of medical treatment
6
Q
side effect
A
any reaction to a drug that is not apart of the desired effect