CHAPTER 11

Question 1

The process by which medications travel through body tissues until they reach the bloodstream

Answer 1

Absorption

Question 2

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

Answer 2

Activated Charcoal

Question 3

The process of binding or sticking to a surface

Answer 3

Absorption

Question 4

A medication that causes stimulation of receptors

Answer 4

Agonist

Question 5

A medication that binds to a receptor and blocks other medications

Answer 5

antagonist

Question 6

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

Answer 6

aspirin

Question 7

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

Answer 7

contraindication

Question 8

The amount of medication given on the basis of the patient’s size and age

Answer 8

dose

Question 9

Administration of a medication by the EMT directly to the patient

Answer 9

EMT-administered medication

Question 10

Medications that enter the body through the digestive system

Answer 10

eternal medications

Question 11

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

Answer 11

gel

Question 12

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

Answer 12

generic name

Question 13

An abnormally low blood glucose level

Answer 13

hypoglycemia

Question 14

The therapeutic uses for a specific medication

Answer 14

indications

Question 15

Breathing into the lungs; a medication delivery route

Answer 15

inhalation

Question 16

An injection into a muscle; a medication delivery route

Answer 16

intramuscular injection

Question 17

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

Answer 17

intranasal

Question 18

An injection into the bone; a medication delivery route

Answer 18

intraosseous (IO) injection

Question 19

An injection directly into a vein; a medication delivery route

Answer 19

Intravenous (IV) injection

Question 20

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

Answer 20

medication

Question 21

Inappropriate use of a medication that could lead to patient harm

Answer 21

medication error

Question 22

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

Answer 22

metered-dose inhaler

Question 23

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

Answer 23

mucosal atmoizer device

Question 24

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

Answer 24

nitroglycerin

Question 25

By mouth; a medication delivery route

Answer 25

oral

Question 26

A simple sugar that is readily absorbed by the bloodstream; it is carried on the EMS unit

Answer 26

oral glucose

Question 27

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

Answer 27

over-the-counter medications

Question 28

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

Answer 28

oxygen

Question 29

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

Answer 29

parenteral medications

Question 30

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

Answer 30

patient-assisted medication

Question 31

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

Answer 31

peer-assisted medication

Question 32

Through the mouth; a medication delivery route; same as oral

Answer 32

per os

Question 33

Through the rectuml a medication delivery route

Answer 33

per rectum

Question 34

The process by which a medication works on the body

Answer 34

pharmacodynamics

Question 35

The study of the properties and effects of medications

Answer 35

pharmacology

Question 36

The use of multiple medications on a regular basis

Answer 36

polypharmacy

Question 37

Medications that are distributed to patient’s only bt pharmacists according to a physician’s order

Answer 37

prescription medications

Question 38

Any effects of a medication other than the desired ones

Answer 38

side effects

Question 39

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

Answer 39

solution

Question 40

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

Answer 40

subcutaneous injection

Question 41

Under the tongue; a medication delivery route

Answer 41

sublingual

Question 42

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

Answer 42

suspension

Question 43

The desired or intended effect a medication is expected to have on the body

Answer 43

therapeutic effect

Question 44

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

Answer 44

topical medications

Question 45

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

Answer 45

trade name

Question 46

Through the skin; a medical delivery route

Answer 46

transcutaneous

Question 47

Actions that are undesirable but pose little risk to the patient

Answer 47

unintended effects

Question 48

Actions that can be harmful to the patient

Answer 48

untoward effects