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Chapter 11 Principles Of Pharmacology Flashcards

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Absorption

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

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Action

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The therapeutic effect of medication on the body

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Activated charcoal

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An oral medication that binds and absorbs ingested toxins in the gastrointestinal tract for treatment of some poisonings and medication overdoses. Charcoal 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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Adsorption

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The process of finding were sticking to a surface

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Agonist

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A medication that causes stimulation of receptors

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Antagonist

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In medication that binds to a receptor and blocks other medications

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Aspirin (acetylsalicylic or ASA)

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

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Contraindications

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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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Dose

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

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EMT administered medication

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Administration of a medication by the EMT directly to the patient

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Enteral medications

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Medications that enter the body through the digestive system

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Epinephrine

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A medication that increases heart rate and blood pressure but also eases breathing problems by decreasing muscle tone of the bronchiole tree

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Gel

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

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Generic name

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

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Hypoglycemia

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An abnormally low blood glucose level

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Indications

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The therapeutic uses for a specific medication

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Inhalation

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Breathing into the lungs; in medication delivery route

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Intramuscular (IM) injection

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An injection into a muscle; a medication delivery route

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Intranasal (IN)

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

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Intraosseous (IO) injection

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And injection into the bone; a medication delivery route

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Intravenous (I V) injection

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And injection directly into a vein; a medication delivery route

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Medication

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

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Medication error

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Inappropriate use of a medication that could lead to patient harm

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Metered dose inhaler (MDI)

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A miniature spray canister through which droplets or particles of medication may be inhaled.

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Mucosal atomizer device (MAD)

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

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Nitroglycerin

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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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Oral

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By mouth; a medication delivery route

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Oral glucose

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

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Over the counter (OTC) medications

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

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oxygen

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

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Parenteral medications

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

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Patient assisted medication

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

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Peer assisted medication

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

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Per is (PO)

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

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Per rectum (PR)

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Through the rectum; a medication delivery route

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Pharmacodynamics

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The process by which a medication works on the body

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Pharmacology

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The study of the properties and effects of medications

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Polypharmacy

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The use of multiple medications on a regular basis

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Prescription medications

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

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Side effects

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Any effects of a medication other than the desired ones

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Solution

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

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Subcutaneous (SC) injection

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

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Sublingual (SL)

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Under the tongue; a medication delivery route

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Suspension

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

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Therapeutic effect

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

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Topical medications

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

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Trade name

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The brand-name but a manufacture gives a medication; the name is capitalized

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Transcutaneous (transdermal)

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Through the skin; a medication delivery route

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Unintended effects

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Actions that are undesirable but post little risk to the patient

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Untoward effects

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Actions that can be harmful to the patient

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