Chapter 12 Pharmacology Flashcards
6 Rights
Right Patient, Right Medication, Right Dose, Right Route, Right Time, Right Documentation
Pharmacology
is the science of drugs
Agonist
causes stimulation of receptors
Antagonist
binds to a receptor and blocks other medications or chemicals
Dose
amount of medication given
Action
the therapeutic effect that a medication is expected to have on the body
Onset of Action
time it takes for a medication to start working
Duration
how long a medication’s effects last
Elimination
process of removing a medication from the body
Peak
time when a medication has its strongest effect in the body
Route of Administration
how a medication is given or enters the body
Shock States
conditions where the body has inadequate blood flow and oxygen delivery to tissues
Indications
a reason or justification for using a specific treatment
Generic name
a simple, clear, nonproprietary name
Trade name
manufacturer’s brand name
Enteral medications
enter the body through the digestive system
Parenteral medications
enter the body by some other means
Per rectum (PR)
by rectum/Rapid Administration
Oral or per os (PO)
by mouth/Slow Administration
Intravenous (IV)
into the vein/Immediate Administration
Intraosseous (IO)
into the bone/Immediate Administration
Subcutaneous (SC)
beneath the skin/Slow Administration
Intramuscular (IM)
into the muscle/Moderate Administration
Inhalation
inhaled into the lungs/Rapid Administration
