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Chapter 7 Principles of Pharmacology Flashcards

1
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Breathing into the lungs; a medication delivery route

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inhalation

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Into the bone; a medication delivery route

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intraosseous (IO)

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Medications that enter the body through the digestive system.

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enteral medications

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

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subcutaneous (SC) injection

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The original chemical name of a medication (in contrast with one of its “trade names”); the name is not capitalized.

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generic name

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A medication that increases cardiac perfusion by causing arteries to dilate; you may be allowed to help the patient self-administer the medication.

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nitrogylcerin

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Medication that are distributed to patients only by pharmacists according to a physician’s order.

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prescription medications

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

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oxygen

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A simple sugar that is readily absorbed by the bloodstream; it is carried on the EMS unit.

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oral glucose

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By mouth; a medication delivery route.

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oral

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An injection directly into a vein; a medication delivery route.

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intravenous (IV) injection

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

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suspension

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

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intranasal (IN)

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A substance produced by the body (commonly called adrenaline), and a drug produced by pharmaceutical companies that increases pulse rate and blood pressure; the drug of choice for an anaphylactic reaction.

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epinephrine

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The process by which medication works on the body.

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pharmacodynamics

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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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When the EMT assists the patient with the administration of his or her own medication.

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patient-assisted medication

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Actions that are undesirable but pose little risk to the patient.

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unintended effects

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Actions that can be harmful to the patient.

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untoward effects

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20
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Under the tongue; a medication delivery route.

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sublingual (SL)

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The process of binding or sticking to a surface.

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adsorption

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A medication that binds to a receptor and blocks other medications.

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antagonist

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An injection into a muscle; a medication delivery route.

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intramuscular (IM) injection

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

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metered-dose inhaler (MDI)

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A medication that is an antipyretic (reduces fever), analgesic (reduces pain), anti-inflammatory (reduces inflammation), and potent inhibitor of platelet aggregation (clumping).

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aspirin (acetylsalicyclic acid or ASA)

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Through the rectum; a medication delivery route.

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per rectum (PR)

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The therapeutic uses for a specific medication.

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indications

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Through the skin; a medication delivery route.

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transcutaneous (transdermal)

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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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Conditions that make a particular medication or treatment inappropriate; for example, a condition in which a medication should not be given because it would not help or may actually harm a patient.

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contraindications

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When the EMT administers medication to him or herself or to a partner.

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peer-assisted medication

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Lotions, creams, and ointments that are applied to the surface of the skin and affect only that area; a medication delivery route.

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topical medications

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Through the mouth; a medication delivery route.

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per os (PO)

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A medication that causes stimulation of receptors.

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agonist

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

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over-the-counter (OTC) medications

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

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medication

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

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gel

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

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absorption

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39
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The study of the properties and effects of medications.

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pharmacology

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40
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Any effects of medication other than the desired ones.

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side effects

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The effect that a medication is expected to have on the body.

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intended effect

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42
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A condition characterized by a low blood glucose level

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hypoglycemia

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43
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Medications that enter the body by a route other than the digestive tract, skin, or mucous membranes.

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parenteral medications

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

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mucosal atomizer device (MAD)

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45
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The therapeutic effect of medication on the body.

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action

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46
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When the EMT directly administers the medication to the patient.

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EMT-administered medication

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47
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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. It is carried on the EMS unit.

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activated charcoal

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48
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The simultaneous use of multiple medications as typically seen in elderly people.

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polypharmacy

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

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trade name

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50
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Activated Charcoal: Administration

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EMT-administered

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51
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Activated Charcoal: Indications

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oral ingestion of toxic substances

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52
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Activated Charcoal: Contraindications

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ingestion of caustics or hydrocarbons, decreased LOC, unstable airway

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Activated Charcoal: Side Effects

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Nausea & Vomiting, Dark tarry stool

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Activated Charcoal: Action

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Adsorbs toxic substances in the digestive tract

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55
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Activated Charcoal: Route

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PO (by mouth)

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56
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Activated Charcoal: Adult dose

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1 gram per kilogram (1g/kg)

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57
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Nitroglycerin: Administration

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patient-assisted

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58
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Nitroglycerin: Action

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dilates blood vessels

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59
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Nitroglycerin: Indications

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chest pain due to myocardial infarction or angina

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Nitroglycerin: Contraindications

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hypotension, drugs taken for erectile dysfunction within the last 24 hours

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Nitroglycerin: Routes

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sublingual: spray or tablet

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Nitroglycerin: Side Effects

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headache, burning under tongue, hypotension, nausea

63
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Nitroglycerin: Dose

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.4 mg tablet or spray (x3)

64
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Oral Glucose: Administration

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EMT-administered

65
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Oral Glucose: Action

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provides glucose for the cells

66
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Oral Glucose: Indications

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low blood glucose (hypoglycemia)

67
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Oral Glucose: Contraindications

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decreases level of consciousness, nausea & vomiting

68
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Oral Glucose: Routes

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PO (buccal)

69
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Oral Glucose: Side Effects

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nausea & vomiting

70
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Oral Glucose: Dose

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½ to 1 tube

71
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Acetylsalicylic acid (Aspirin): Administration

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EMT administered

72
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Acetylsalicylic acid (Aspirin): Trade Name

73
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Acetylsalicylic acid (Aspirin): Action

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prevents platelets from clumping, thereby decreasing formation of new clots. anti pyretic and anti-inflammatory.

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Acetylsalicylic acid (Aspirin): Indications

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chest pain when considering myocardial infarction

75
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Acetylsalicylic acid (Aspirin): Contraindications

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hypersensitivity, bleeding disorders

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Acetylsalicylic acid (Aspirin): Routes

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PO (by mouth)

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Acetylsalicylic acid (Aspirin): Side Effects

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nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, bleeding, allergic reactions

78
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Acetylsalicylic acid (Aspirin): Adult Dose

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160-354 mg (2-4 81mg chewable tablets)

79
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Epinephrine (Epi-Pen): Administration

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EMT-administered

80
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Epinephrine (Epi-Pen): Actions

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stimulates nervous system, causing bronchodilation and vasoconstriction

81
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Epinephrine (Epi-Pen): Indications

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severe allergic reaction

82
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Epinephrine (Epi-Pen): Contraindications

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myocardial infarction, hypothermia, hypertension

83
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Epinephrine (Epi-Pen): Route

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Intramuscular (auto-injector)

84
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Epinephrine (Epi-Pen): Side Effects

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hypertension, tachycardia, anxiety, restlessness

85
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Epinephrine (Epi-Pen): Adult Dose

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1 auto-injector (Adult .30mg, Child .15mg)

86
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Oxygen: Administration

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EMT-administered

87
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Oxygen: Action

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reverses hypoxia, provides oxygen to be absorbed by lungs

88
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Oxygen: Indications

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hypoxia or suspected hypoxia

89
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Oxygen: Contraindications

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very rarely in patient with COPD. No open flames

90
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Oxygen: Route

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gas, inhalation

91
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Oxygen: Side Effects

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decreased respiratory effort in rare COPD patient

92
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Oxygen: Adult Dose

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via NRB: 10-15 Lpm; via BVM: 15 Lpm; via Nasal; 2-6 Lpm

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Metered Dose Inhaler (MDI): Trade names

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Proventil, Ventolin, Albuterol

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Metered Dose Inhaler (MDI): Administration

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patient-assisted

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Metered Dose Inhaler (MDI): Actions

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stimulates nervous system, causing bronchodilation

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Metered Dose Inhaler (MDI): Indications

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asthma/difficulty breathing with wheezing

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Metered Dose Inhaler (MDI): Contraindications

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hypersensitivity, tachycardia, myocardial infarction

98
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Metered Dose Inhaler (MDI): Route

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inhalation

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Metered Dose Inhaler (MDI): Side Effects

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hypertension, tachycardia, anxiety, restlessness

100
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Metered Dose Inhaler (MDI): Adult Dose

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1-2 inhalations. wait 5 minutes before repeating dose

101
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Define: absorption

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

102
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Define: action

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The therapeutic effect of a medication on the body.

103
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Define: activated charcoal

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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. Charcoal is ground into a very fine powder that provides the greatest possible surface area for binding medications that have been taken by mouth; it is carried on the EMS unit.

104
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Define: adsorption

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The process of binding or sticking to a surface.

105
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Define: agonist

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A medication that causes stimulation of receptors.

106
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Define: antagonist

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A medication that binds to a receptor and blocks other medications.

107
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Define: aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid or ASA)

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A medication that is an antipyretic (reduces fever), analgesic (reduces pain), anti-inflammatory (reduces inflammation), and potent inhibitor or platelet aggregation (clumping).

108
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Define: contraindications

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Conditions that make a particular medication or treatment inappropriate, for example, a condition in which a medication should not be given because it would not help or may actually harm a patient.

109
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Define: dose

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

110
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Define: EMT-administered medication

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When the EMT directly administers the medication to the patient.

111
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Define: enteral medications

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Medications that enter the body through the digestive system.

112
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Define: epinephrine

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A medication that increases heart rate and blood pressure but also eases breathing problems by decreasing muscle tone of the bronchiole tree; you may be allowed to help the patient self-administer the medication.

113
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Define: gel

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

114
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Define: generic name

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The original chemical name of a medication (in contrast with one of its “trade names”); the name is not capitalized.

115
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Define: hypoglycemia

A

An abnormally low blood glucose level.

116
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Define: indications

A

The therapeutic uses for a specific medication.

117
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Define: inhalation

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Breathing into the lungs; a medication delivery route.

118
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Define: intended effect

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The effect that a medication is expected to have on the body.

119
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Define: intramuscular (IM) injection

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An injection into a muscle; a medication delivery route.

120
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Define: intranasal (IN)

A

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

121
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Define: intraosseous (IO)

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Into the bone; a medication delivery route.

122
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Define: intravenous (IV) injection

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An injection directly into a vein; a medication delivery route.

123
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Define: medication

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

124
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Define: metered-dose inhaler (MDI)

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

125
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Define: mucosal atomizer device (MAD)

A

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

126
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Define: nitrogylcerin

A

A medication that increases cardiac perfusion by causing arteries to dilate; you may be allowed to help the patient self-administer the medication.

127
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Define: oral

A

By mouth; a medication delivery route

128
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Define: oral glucose

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A simple sugar that is readily absorbed by the bloodstream; it is carried on the EMS unit.

129
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Define: over-the-counter (OTC) medications

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

130
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Define: oxygen

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

131
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Define: parenteral medications

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

132
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Define: patient-assisted medication

A

When the EMT assists the patient with the administration of his or her own medication.

133
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Define: peer-assisted medication

A

When the EMT administers medication to him or herself or to a partner.

134
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Define: per os (PO)

A

Through the mouth; a medication delivery route; same as oral.

135
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Define: per rectum (PR)

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Through the rectum; a medication delivery route.

136
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Define: pharmacodynamics

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The process by which a medication works on the body.

137
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Define: pharmacology

A

The study of the properties and effects of medications.

138
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Define: polypharmacy

A

The use of multiple medications on a regular basis.

139
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Define: prescription medications

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Medications that are distributed to patients only by pharmacists according to a physician’s order.

140
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Define: side effects

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Any effects of a medication other than the desired ones.

141
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Define: solution

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

142
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Define: subcutaneous (SC) injection

A

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

143
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Define: sublingual (SL)

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Under the tongue; a medication delivery route.

144
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Define: suspension

A

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

145
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Define: topical medications

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Lotions, creams, and ointments that are applied to the surace of the skin and affect only that area; a medication delivery route.

146
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Define: trade name

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

147
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Define: transcutaneous (transdermal)

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Through the skin; a medication delivery route.

148
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Define: unintended effect

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Actions that are undesirable but pose little risk to the patient.

149
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Define: untoward effects

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Actions that can be harmful to the patient.

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