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1
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The process by which medications travel through the body tissues until the reach the blood stream

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Absorption

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An oral medication that binds and adsorbs ingested toxins in the gastrointestinal tract for treatment of some poisonings and medication overdoses. It is ground into a very fine powder that provides the greatest possible surface area for binding medications that have been taken by mouth; it is carried on the EMS unit.

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Activated charcoal

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The process of binding or sticking to a surface

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Adsorption

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A medication that causes stimulation of receptors

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Agonist

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A medication that binds to a receptor and blocks other medications

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Antagonist

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A medication that is an antipyretic (reduces fever), analgesic (reduces pain), anti-inflammatory, and a potent inhibitor of platelet aggregation (clumping0

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Aspirin

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Conditions that make a particular medication or treatment inappropriate because it would not help, or may actually harm a patient

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Constraindications

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The amount of medication given on teh basis of teh patients size and age

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Dose

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Administration of a medication by the emt directly to the patient

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EMT-administered medication

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Medications that enter the body through he digestive system

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Enteral medication

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A semiliquid substance that is administered orally in a capsule form or through plastic tubes

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Gel

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The original chemical name of a medication (in contrast with one of its proprietary or trade name); the name is not capitalized

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Generic name

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An abnormally low blood glucose level

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Hypoglycemia

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The therapeutical uses for a specific medication

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Indications

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Breathing into the lungs; a medication delivery route

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Inhalation

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An injection into a muscle; a medication delivery route

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Intramuscular injection

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A delivery route in which a medication is pushed through a specialized atomizer device called mucosal atomizer device (MAD) into the nares

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Intranasal

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An injection to the bone; Medicaiton delivery route

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Intraosseous injection

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An injection directly into a vein; a medication delivery route.

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Intravenous injection

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20
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A substance that is used to treat or prevent disease or relieve pain

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Medication

21
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Inappropriate use of a medication that could lead to patient harm

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Medication error

22
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A miniature spray canister through which droplets or particles of medication may be inhaled through the mouth and into the lungs

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Metered-dose inhaler

23
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A device that is used to change a liquid medication into a spray and push it into the nostril

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Mucosal atomizer device

24
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A medication that increases cardiac perfusion by causing blood vessels to dilate; EMTs may be allowed to assist the patient to self-administer the medication

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Nitroglycerin

25
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By mouth; a medication delivery route

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Oral

26
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A simple sugar that is really absorbed by the bloodstream; it is carried on the EMS unit.

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Oral glucose

27
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Medications that may be purchased directly by a patient without a prescription

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Over-the-counter medications

28
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A gas that all cells need for metabolism; the heart and brain, especially, cannot function without it

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Oxygen

29
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Medications that enter the body by a route other than the digestive tract, skin, or mucous membranes.

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Parenteral medication

30
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When the EMT assists the patient with the administration of his or her own medication

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Patient-assisted medicaiton

31
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When the EMT administers medication to him or herself or to a partner

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Peer-assisted medication

32
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through the mouth; a medication delivery route;same as oral

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Per os

33
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Through the rectum; a medication delivery route

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Per rectum

34
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The process by which a medication works on the body

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Pharmacodynamics

35
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The study of the properties and effects of medications

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Pharmacology

36
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The use of multiple medications on a regular basis

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Poly pharmacy

37
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Medications that are distributed to the patients only by pharmacists according to a physicians order

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Prescription medicaitons

38
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Any effects of a medication other than the desired ones.

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Side effects

39
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A liquid mixture that cannot be separated by filtering or allowing the mixture to stand

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Solution

40
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Injection into the fatty tissue between the skin and muscle; a medication delivery route

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Subcutaneous injection

41
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Under the tongue; a medication delivery route

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Sublingual

42
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A mixture of ground particles that are distributed evenly throughout a liquid but do not dissolve

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Suspension

43
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the desired or intended effect a medication expect to have on the body

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therapeutic effect

44
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Lotions, creams, and ointments that are applied to the surface of the skin and affect only that area; a medication delivery route

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Topical medications

45
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The brand name that a manufacturer gives a medication; the name is capitalized

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Trade name

46
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through the skin; a medication deliver route

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Transcutaneous

47
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Actions that are undesirable but pose little risk to the patient

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Unintended effects

48
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Actions that can be harmful tot he patient

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Untoward effects

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