Chapter 12 Principles Of Pharmocology

Question 1

The process by which medication’s travel through body tissues, until they reach the bloodstream

Answer 1

Absorption

Question 2

The therapeutic effect of a medication on the body

Answer 2

Action

Question 3

Any unwanted clinical results of the medication?

Answer 3

Adverse effects

Question 4

A medication that causes stimulation of receptors

Answer 4

Agonist

Question 5

A medication that binds to a receptor in blocks other medication’s

Answer 5

Antagonist

Question 6

A medication used to treat infections caused by bacterium

Answer 6

Antibiotic

Question 7

A medication that impairs the ability of a blood to clot

Answer 7

Anticoagulant 

Question 8

A medication used to treat infections caused by fungus

Answer 8

Antifungal

Question 9

A medication that prevents blood platelets from clumping or sticking together

Answer 9

Antiplatelet

Question 10

Medication’s that treat or reduce the fever

Answer 10

Antipyretics

Question 11

A medication that is anti-phyretic (reduce fevers), analgesic (reduces pain), anti-inflammatory (reduces inflammation) and a potent inhibitor of platelet aggregation( clumping

Answer 11

Aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid or ASA)

Question 12

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

Answer 12

Contraindications 

Question 13

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

Answer 13

Dose

Question 14

The amount of time that clinical effects of medication last

Answer 14

Duration

Question 15

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

Answer 15

Elimination

Question 16

Administration of a medication by the EMT directly to the patient

Answer 16

EMT administer medication

Question 17

Medication that enter the body through the digestive system

Answer 17

Enteral medication’s

Question 18

A medication that increases heart rate and blood pressure, but also eases breathing problems by decreasing muscle tone of bronchial trees

Answer 18

Epinephrine

Question 19

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

Answer 19

Gel

Question 20

The original chemical name of the medication, and contrast with one of its proprietary names or trade names the name is not capitalized

Answer 20

Generic name

Question 21

Abnormally low blood glucose level

Answer 21

Hypoglycemia

Question 22

The therapeutic uses for a specific medication

Answer 22

IndicationS

Question 23

The active muscular part of breathing that draws air into the airway and lungs, a medication delivery route

Answer 23

Inhalation 

Question 24

An injection into a muscle, a medication delivery route

Answer 24

Intramuscular (IM)  injection

Question 25

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

Answer 25

Intranasal (IN)

Question 26

An injection into the bone a medication delivery route

Answer 26

Intraosseous (IO) injection

Question 27

An injection directly into a vein

Answer 27

Intravenous injection (IV)

Question 28

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

Answer 28

Medication

Question 29

Inappropriate use of medication that could lead to patient harm.

Answer 29

Medication error

Question 30

A miniature spray canister used to direct medications through the mouth and into the lungs

Answer 30

Metered dose inhaler (MDI)

Question 31

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

Answer 31

Mucosal atomizer device MAD

Question 32

A medication that increases cardiac perfusion by causing blood vessels dilate. EMTs may be allowed to assist a patient to self administer this medication.

Answer 32

Nitroglycerin

Question 33

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

Answer 33

Onset of action

Question 34

By mouth, a medication delivery route

Answer 34

Oral

Question 35

Hey simple sugar that is readily absorbed by the bloodstream. It is carried on the EMS unit

Answer 35

Oral glucose

Question 36

Medication’s that may be purchased directly by patient without a prescription

Answer 36

Over the counter medication’s OTC

Question 37

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

Answer 37

Oxygen

Question 38

Medication to enter the body by route, other than the digestive track skin or mucous membranes

Answer 38

Parenteral medication’s

Question 39

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

Answer 39

Patient assisted medication

Question 40

The point or period when the maximum clinical effects of drug is achieved

Answer 40

Peak

Question 41

When the EMT administers medication to himself or herself or two a partner

Answer 41

Peer assistant medication

Question 42

Through the mouth and medication delivery route, same as oral

Answer 42

Per os PO

Question 43

Through the rectum and medication delivery route

Answer 43

Per rectum, PR

Question 44

The process by which a medication works on the body

Answer 44

Pharmacodynamics

Question 45

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

Answer 45

Pharmacokinetics 

Question 46

The study of the properties and effects of medication

Answer 46

Pharmacology

Question 47

The use of multiple medications on a regular basis

Answer 47

Polypharmacy 

Question 48

Medication’s that are distributed to patients only by pharmacist according to a physicians order

Answer 48

Prescription medication’s

Question 49

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

Answer 49

Solution

Question 50

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

Answer 50

Subcutaneous injection

Question 51

Under the tongue, a medication delivery route

Answer 51

Sublingual SL

Question 52

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

Answer 52

Suspension

Question 53

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

Answer 53

Therapeutic effect

Question 54

Ointments, creams, or lotions that are applied to the surface of the skin and effect only that area a medication delivery route

Answer 54

Topical medication’s

Question 55

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

Answer 55

Trade name

Question 56

Through the skin, a medication delivery route

Answer 56

Transcutaneous (transdermal)

Question 57

Actions that are undesirable, but pose little risk to a patient

Answer 57

Unintended effects

Question 58

Actions that can be harmful to the patient

Answer 58

Untoward effects