Ch. 14 Flashcards
Action
The effects the drug has on the body
Administration
Refers to the route and form in which The drug is given
Contraindications
Situations in which the drug should not be administered because of the potential harm that can be caused to the patient
Dose
Indicates how much of the drug should be given to the patient
Drug
Chemical substance that is used to treat or prevent a disease or condition
Form
Usually limits administration to one specific route
Indications
A medication include the common uses of the drug in treating a specific condition
Medication
Generally defined as a drug or other substance that is used as a remedy for a illness
Metered-dose inhaler
Used by a patient who has a type of respiratory disease
Pharmacology
Study of drugs
Route
How the medication is given to or taken by the patient
Side effects
Drugs have actions that are not desired and that occur in addition to the desired therapeutic effects
Small-volume nebulizer
The beta 2 specific medication administered via a meter dose inhaler