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Chapter 12: Pharmacology Flashcards

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What phrase or word matches this definition?

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

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Absorption

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The therapeutic effect of a medication on the body.

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Action

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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.

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Activated Charcoal

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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 (reduces inflammation), and a potent inhibitor of platelet aggregation (clumping).

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Aspirin (Acetylsalicyclic Acid or ASA)

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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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Contraindications

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The amount of medication given on the basis of the patient’s 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 the digestive system.

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Enteral Medications

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

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Epinephrine

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

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Gel

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The original chemical name of a medication; 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 therapeutic uses for a specific medication.

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Indications

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Breathing into lungs; a medication delivery route.

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Inhalations

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An injection into the muscle; a medication delivery route.

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Intramuscular Injections

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

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Intranasal (IN)

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An injection into the bone; a medication delivery route.

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Intraosseus Injections (IO)

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An injection directly into a vein.

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Intravenous Injections (IV)

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

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Medications

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

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Metered Dose Inhaler (MDI)

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A device that is used to change a liquid medication into a spray and pushed into the naris.

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Mucosal Atomizer Device (MAD)

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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

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By mouth; a medication delivery route.

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Oral

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A simple sugar that is readily absorbed by the bloodstream.

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Oral Glucose

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

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Over The Counter Medications (OTC)

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A gas that all cells need for metabolism.

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Oxygen

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

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Parenteral Medications

30
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When the EMT assists the patient with the administration of their own medication.

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Patient-Assisted Medications

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When the EMT administers medication to themselves or to a partner.

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Peer-Assisted Medications

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Through the mouth; a medication delivery route.

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Per Os (PO)

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Through the rectum; a medication delivery route.

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Per Rectum (PR)

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The process by which a medication works on the body.

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Pharmacodynamics

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The study of the properties and effects of medications.

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Pharmacology

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The use of multiple medications on a regular basis.

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Polypharmacy

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Medications that are distributed to patients only by pharmacists according to the physician order.

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Prescription Medications

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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

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

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Subcutaneous Injections

41
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Administration of a medication under the tongue.

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Sublingual

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

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Suspension

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

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Therapeutic Effect

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Lotions, creams, and ointments applied to the surface of the skin and affect only the 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 delivery route.

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Transcutaneous (transdermal)

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 to the patient.

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Untoward Effects

49
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Any unwanted clinical results of a medication.

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Adverse Effects

50
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A medication used to treat infections caused by a bacterium.

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Antibiotic

51
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A medication that impairs the ability of blood to clot.

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Anticoagulant

52
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A medication used to treat infections caused by a fungus.

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Antifungal

53
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A medication that prevents blood platelets from clumping or sticking together.

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Antiplatelet

54
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The amount of time that clinical effects of a medication last.

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Duration

55
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The process of removing a medication or chemical from within the body.

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Elimination

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

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Generic Name

57
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The amount of time from the administration of a medication to the onset of clinical effects.

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Onset of Action

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The point or period when the maximum clinical effect of a drug is achieved.

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Peak

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The processes that the body performs on a medication, including how it is absorbed, distributed, possibly changed, and eliminated.

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Pharmacokinetics

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