Ch 16 tables 16-7 throu 16-9 Flashcards
adverse reaction
an unexpected effect of taking a medication
addiction
compulsive uncontrollable dependence on a medication
anaphylactic
serious and profound state of shock caused by and adverse reaction to a medication
cumulation
medication levels accumulate in body tissues because the medication is not completely excreted before the next dose given
local effect
response to a medication is confined to a specific body area organ or part
potentiation
effect of one medication is increased when taken in combination with another medication
side effect
additional, expected effect of a medication that is not part of the intended effect
systemic effect
medication has a widespread effect on more than one body system
palliative
relieves symptoms of a disease but does not cure
-aspirin
placebo
no action on the disease or its symptoms commonly called a sugar pill
-gave to people testing new meds
prophylactic
prevents disease
-immunizations
therapeutic
cures or treats the disease or cause of the disease
-antibiotics
c
with
caps
capsules
ID
intradermal
IM
intramuscular
inj
injectio
IU
international unit
-Joint commision does not use
IV
intravenous
oint, ung
ointment
Rx
treatment or prescription
s
without
sig
written on label
sol
solution
