CHAPTER 11 Flashcards
The process by which medications travel through body tissues until they reach the bloodstream
Absorption
An oral medication that binds and absorbs 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 taking by mouth; it is carried on the EMS unit
Activated Charcoal
The process of binding or sticking to a surface
Absorption
A medication that causes stimulation of receptors
Agonist
A medication that binds to a receptor and blocks other medications
antagonist
A medication that is an antipyretic (reduces fever), analgesic (reduces pain), anti-inflammatory (reduces inflammation), and a potent inhibitor of platelet aggregation (clumping)
aspirin
Conditions that make a particular medication or treatment inappropriate because it would not help, or may actually harm, a patient
contraindication
The amount of medication given on the basis of the patient’s size and age
dose
Administration of a medication by the EMT directly to the patient
EMT-administered medication
Medications that enter the body through the digestive system
eternal medications
A semiliquid substance that is administered orally in capsule form or through plastic tubes
gel
The original chemical name of a medication (in contrast with one of its proprietary or trade names); the name is not capitalized
generic name
An abnormally low blood glucose level
hypoglycemia
The therapeutic uses for a specific medication
indications
Breathing into the lungs; a medication delivery route
inhalation
An injection into a muscle; a medication delivery route
intramuscular injection
A delivery route in which a medication is pushed through a specialized atomizer device called a mucosal atomizer device (MAD) into the naris
intranasal
An injection into the bone; a medication delivery route
intraosseous (IO) injection
An injection directly into a vein; a medication delivery route
Intravenous (IV) injection
A substance that is used to treat or prevent disease or relieve pain
medication
Inappropriate use of a medication that could lead to patient harm
medication error
A miniature spray canister through which droplets or particles of medication may be inhaled through the mouth and into the lungs
metered-dose inhaler
A device that is used to change a liquid medication into a spray and push it into a nostril
mucosal atmoizer device
A medication that increases cardiac perfusion by causing blood vessels to dilate; EMT’s may be allowed to assis the patient to self-administer the medication
nitroglycerin
By mouth; a medication delivery route
oral
A simple sugar that is readily absorbed by the bloodstream; it is carried on the EMS unit
oral glucose
Medications that may be purchased directly by a patient without a prescription
over-the-counter medications
A gas that all cells need for metabolism; the heart and brain, especially, cannot function without it
oxygen
Medications that enter the body by a route other than the digestive tract, skin, or mucous membrane
parenteral medications
When the EMT assists the patients with the administration of his or her own medication
patient-assisted medication
When the EMT administers medication to him or herself or to a partner
peer-assisted medication
Through the mouth; a medication delivery route; same as oral
per os
Through the rectuml a medication delivery route
per rectum
The process by which a medication works on the body
pharmacodynamics
The study of the properties and effects of medications
pharmacology
The use of multiple medications on a regular basis
polypharmacy
Medications that are distributed to patient’s only bt pharmacists according to a physician’s order
prescription medications
Any effects of a medication other than the desired ones
side effects
A liquid mixture that cannot be separated bt filtering or allowing the mixture to stand
solution
Injection into the fatty tissue between the skin and muscle; a medication delivery route
subcutaneous injection
Under the tongue; a medication delivery route
sublingual
A mixture of ground particles that are distributed evenly throughout a liquid but do not dissolve
suspension
The desired or intended effect a medication is expected to have on the body
therapeutic effect
Lotions, creams, and ointments that are applied to the surface of the skin and affect only that area; a medication delivery route
topical medications
The brand name that a manufacturer gives a medication; the name is capitalized
trade name
Through the skin; a medical delivery route
transcutaneous
Actions that are undesirable but pose little risk to the patient
unintended effects
Actions that can be harmful to the patient
untoward effects
