Chapter 12 Principles Of Pharmocology Flashcards
The process by which medication’s travel through body tissues, until they reach the bloodstream
Absorption
The therapeutic effect of a medication on the body
Action
Any unwanted clinical results of the medication?
Adverse effects
A medication that causes stimulation of receptors
Agonist
A medication that binds to a receptor in blocks other medication’s
Antagonist
A medication used to treat infections caused by bacterium
Antibiotic
A medication that impairs the ability of a blood to clot
Anticoagulant 
A medication used to treat infections caused by fungus
Antifungal
A medication that prevents blood platelets from clumping or sticking together
Antiplatelet
Medication’s that treat or reduce the fever
Antipyretics
A medication that is anti-phyretic (reduce fevers), analgesic (reduces pain), anti-inflammatory (reduces inflammation) and a potent inhibitor of platelet aggregation( clumping
Aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid or ASA)
Conditions that make a particular medication or treatment inappropriate, because it would not help or may actually harm a patient
Contraindications 
The amount of medication given on the basis of the patient size and age
Dose
The amount of time that clinical effects of medication last
Duration
The process of removing a medication or chemical from within the body
Elimination
Administration of a medication by the EMT directly to the patient
EMT administer medication
Medication that enter the body through the digestive system
Enteral medication’s
A medication that increases heart rate and blood pressure, but also eases breathing problems by decreasing muscle tone of bronchial trees
Epinephrine
A semi liquid substance that is administered orally in capsule form or through plastic tubes
Gel
The original chemical name of the medication, and contrast with one of its proprietary names or trade names the name is not capitalized
Generic name
Abnormally low blood glucose level
Hypoglycemia
The therapeutic uses for a specific medication
IndicationS
The active muscular part of breathing that draws air into the airway and lungs, a medication delivery route
Inhalation 
An injection into a muscle, a medication delivery route
Intramuscular (IM)  injection
A delivery route in which medication is pushed through a specialized anomizer device called him mucosal anomizer device (MAD) into naris
Intranasal (IN)
An injection into the bone a medication delivery route
Intraosseous (IO) injection
An injection directly into a vein
Intravenous injection (IV)
A substance that is used to treat or prevent diseases or relieve pain
Medication
Inappropriate use of medication that could lead to patient harm.
Medication error
A miniature spray canister used to direct medications through the mouth and into the lungs
Metered dose inhaler (MDI)
A device that is used to change a liquid medication into a spray and push it into a nostril
Mucosal atomizer device MAD
A medication that increases cardiac perfusion by causing blood vessels dilate. EMTs may be allowed to assist a patient to self administer this medication.
Nitroglycerin
The amount of time from the administration of medication to the onset of clinical effects
Onset of action
By mouth, a medication delivery route
Oral
Hey simple sugar that is readily absorbed by the bloodstream. It is carried on the EMS unit
Oral glucose
Medication’s that may be purchased directly by patient without a prescription
Over the counter medication’s OTC
A gas that all cells need for metabolism the heart and brain especially cannot function without
Oxygen
Medication to enter the body by route, other than the digestive track skin or mucous membranes
Parenteral medication’s
When the EMT assist a patient with the administration of his or her on medication
Patient assisted medication
The point or period when the maximum clinical effects of drug is achieved
Peak
When the EMT administers medication to himself or herself or two a partner
Peer assistant medication
Through the mouth and medication delivery route, same as oral
Per os PO
Through the rectum and medication delivery route
Per rectum, PR
The process by which a medication works on the body
Pharmacodynamics
The process that the body performs on the medication, including how it is absorbed, distributed, possibly changed and eliminated
Pharmacokinetics 
The study of the properties and effects of medication
Pharmacology
The use of multiple medications on a regular basis
Polypharmacy 
Medication’s that are distributed to patients only by pharmacist according to a physicians order
Prescription medication’s
A liquid mixture that cannot be separated by filtering, or allowing to 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 SL
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
Ointments, creams, or lotions that are applied to the surface of the skin and effect only that area a medication delivery route
Topical medication’s
The brand name that a manufacturer gives the medication the name is capitalized
Trade name
Through the skin, a medication delivery route
Transcutaneous (transdermal)
Actions that are undesirable, but pose little risk to a patient
Unintended effects
Actions that can be harmful to the patient
Untoward effects
