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MOA 102 Pharmacology > Class 2 > Flashcards

Class 2 Flashcards

1
Q

What is the root of administration?

A

The method in which a drug enters the body.

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Why is the root of administration important?

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Determines:
rate and completion of absorption into the blood stream
the speed of the drugs action in the body

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3
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Oral (po)

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taken by mouth

absorbed through blood stream via digestive system

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4
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Types of oral medication

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capsule
pill
liquid
tablet

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5
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Sublingual (SL, sl)

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under the tongue and must be retained until dissolved

Absorbed slowly into the bloodstream

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6
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Inhalation

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Nasal or oral respiration

Normally used for respiratory illness

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7
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Topical

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applied to skin or mucus membranes

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8
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Types of topical medication

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balms
creams
oils
ointment
lotion 
powders
sprays
patches or any other product that can be applied to the skin
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9
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Rectal Administration (pr)

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suppositories or aqueous solutions

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10
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Ophthalmic Preparations

A

Isolated treatment of the eye
drops (gtt)
ointments
eye irrigation

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11
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Parenteral administration

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Given by means of injection

Normally faster than any oral

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12
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Intradermal Injection

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Given in the upper layers of the skin

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13
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Subcutaneous Injection (sc)

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Also called hypodermic
Given in subcutaneous layer of the skin
Normally outer surface of the arm

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14
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Intramuscular Injection (IM)

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Given in the muscle. Normally buttock or thigh

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15
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Intravenous Injection (IV)

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Given directly into the vein

Given when immediate effect of drug is desired

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16
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Ampoule (amp)

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Small glass vial sealed to keep contents sterile; preparations are used for subcutaneous, intramuscular, & intravenous medications.

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17
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Aerosols

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Active pharmaceutical agents in a pressurized container

18
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Capsule (cap)

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Special container made of gelatin for a single dose of the drug.
The enclosure prevents the patient from tasting the drug

19
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Compound (comp.)

A

Two or more chemicals united chemically into one substance.

20
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Aqueous suspension

A

Fine-particle drug suspended in liquid

21
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Elixir, (exil), (oral)

A

A sweetened aromatic, hydro-alcoholic liquid used in the compounding of oral medications. Elixirs constitute one of the most commonly used types of medical preparations taken orally in liquid form.

22
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Emulsions

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Suspensions of fat globules in water, or water globules in fat, with an emulsifying agent.

23
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Enteric Coated (EC)

A

A coating on a drug which permits it to pass through the stomach, then releasing when it gets the alkaline environment of the intestines.

24
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Eye Drops (gtt)

A

Liquid medication placed in eye

25
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Gels

A

aqueous suspension of insoluble drugs in hydrated form

26
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Gavage

A

Introducing of liquid food into the stomach by way of nasogastric intubation (NG tube) placed either through nose or mouth

27
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Inhaler

A

Device for delivering inhaled medication

28
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Irrigating Solutions (Lavages)

A

The cleaning of a wound using or cavity using water or a solution

29
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Lineament

A

Mixture of drug with, oil, alcohol, soap or water used to rub on for external application

30
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Lozenge

A

Medical tablet or disk that dissolves in the mouth

31
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Ointment

A

Medicated fatty, soft, substance. Used for healing, antiseptic, or cosmetics. Can have a base of lard, lanolin, or petroleum jelly.

32
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Placebo

A

An inactive substance with no medicinal benefits, used in controlled drug trials.

33
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Powders

A

Single-dose quantities of a drug or mixture of drug in powder form, wrapped in powder paper.

34
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Solutions

A

Aqueous liquid preparation containing one or more agents completely dissolved

35
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Suppository (supp)

A

A drug in solid form, introduced to the urethra, rectum or vagina, to dissolve in body temperature.

36
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Syrup

A

Concentration of sugar in water. Does not have much drug.

37
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Tablet (tab)

A

single dose powders compressed with a mold

38
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Topical

A

direct application of medication to the skin, eyes or ears

39
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Tincture (tr, tinct.)

A

Non-volatile substance dissolved in alcohol or hydro-alcohol

40
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Vial

A

small glass bottle for medication

MOA 102 Pharmacology (6 decks)

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