Chapter 17 Flashcards
Pharmacology
Pharmacology is the study of the nature, uses, and effects of drugs
Prescription drugs
Rx
medication that may be purchased by prescription or from a licensed professional
Hyperkalemia
Excessive level of blood potassium
Hyponatremia
Deficiency of blood sodium
Hypovolemia
Low circulating blood volume
Inhalation route if drug administration
vapors and gases taken in through nose and mouth and absorbed into bloodstream through the lungs
Nonparenteral
Route via the GI tract
Paranteral
Route other then the GI tract
Analgesic
Relieves pain without affecting consciousness
Anesthetic
Substance that produces a lack of sensation
Anthelminitic
works against intestinal worms
Antiemetic
Prevents vomiting
Antipruitic agent
Controls itching
Antipyretic
Reduces fever
Antiseptic
Chemical agent that kills or prevents growth of microorganisms on living
tissue
Disinfectant
Chemical agent that kills or prevents the growth of microorganisms on inanimate objects
Emetic
Induces vomiting
Aseptic technique
Precautions taken to prevent contamination
Dissect
Separation or cutting apart
Eversion
Turning outward
Excise
Surgically remove
Incise
Surgically cut into
Inversion
Turning inward
Ligate
To tie
Transect
Cut across
Flank incision
cut perpendicular to the long axis of the body