DRUG ADMINISTRATION

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study of the actions & effects of drugs within a living system

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pharmacology

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a substance or mixture of substances used for the Dx, Tx or prevention of disease

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drug

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a written direction for the preparation and administration of a drug

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prescription

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refers to the study of the therapeutic uses and effects of drugs

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pharmacotherapeutics

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• name of drug given by relevant regulatory bodies when the drug is approved for use
• used in official documents and publications

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official name

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• molecular structure and composition of the drug
• scientific name that specifies the exact chemical arrangement of the drug’s atoms

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chemical name

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• standard name given to a drug, regardless of its brand
• simpler and more universally recognized than the chemical name

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generic name

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• name given to a drug by a pharmaceutical company for marketing purposes
• usually trademarked and can be different depending on the company

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brand / trade name

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what does USP stand for?

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United States Pharmacopeia

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medications that requires a healthcare provider’s authorization to be dispensed

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prescription drugs

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medications that can be purchased without a prescription. safe and effective for use by the general public

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non-prescription drugs / OTC

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substances being studies and tested in clinical trials but are not yet approved for general use

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investigational drugs

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substances who production, distribution, or use is prohibited by law

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illegal drugs

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a powdered drug compressed into a hard small disc

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tablet

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other name for unscored tablets

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enteric-coated

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a gelatinous container to hold a drug in powder, liquid or oil form

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capsule

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a solid form shaped like a capsule, coated & easily swallowed

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caplet

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• one or more drugs mixed with a cohesive material
• in oval, round, or flattened shapes

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pill

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a flat, round or oval preparation that dissolves & releases a drug when held in mouth

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lozenge / troche

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finely ground drug or drugs used internally or externally

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powder

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an aqueous solution of sugar often used to disguise unpleasant-tasting drugs

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syrup

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a sweetened & aromatic solution of alcohol used as a vehicle for medicinal agents

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elixir

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a concentrated alcoholic solution of a volatile substance

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spirit

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a concentrated form of a drug made from plants or animals

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extract

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an alcoholic or water & alcohol solution prepared from drugs derived from plants

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tincture

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liquid dosage form which contain solid drug particles that are suspended in suitable liquid medium

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suspension

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a semisolid preparation of one or more drugs used for application to the skin & mucous membrane

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ointment

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a non-greasy, semisolid preparation used on the skin

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cream

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a medication mixed with alcohol, oil or soapy emollient & applied to the skin

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liniment

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a clear or translucent semisolid substance that liquefies when applied to the skin

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gel or jelly

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a medication in a liquid suspension applied to the skin

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lotion

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- a preparation like an ointment, but thicker & stiff - penetrates the skin less than an ointment

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paste

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dispersions of fine droplets of oil in water or water in oil

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emulsion

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- one or several drugs mixed with a firm base such as gelatin - shaped for insertion into the body

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suppository

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- a semi permeable membrane shaped in the form of a disc or patch - contains a drug to be absorbed through the skin over a lengthy period of time

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transdermal patch

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a liquid, powder or foam deposited in a thin layer on the skin by air pressure

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aerosol spray or foam

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process by which the drug alters cell physiology or changes the body

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pharmacodynamics

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studies how a drug moves through the body over time

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pharmacokinetics

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process by which a drug enters the bloodstream from its site of administration

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absorption

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dispersion or spread of the drug throughout the body fluids and tissues

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distribution

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chemical alteration of the drug by the body

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biotransformation / metabolism

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process by which the drug and its metabolites are eliminated from the body

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elimination

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desired effect of drug

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therapeutic effect

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secondary effect of drug

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side effect

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unwanted or harmful response following the administration of drug

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adverse reaction

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increased response to repeated doses of a drug that occurs when the drug accumulates in the body over time

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cumulative effect

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allergic reaction to a drug

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anaphylactic reaction

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repeated use of a drug results in a diminished effect over time

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drug tolerance

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occurs when the effect of a drug is altered by the presence of another drug, food, beverage, or medical condition

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drug interaction

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unusual or unpredictable reaction to a drug that occurs in a small fraction of patients and not related to the known properties of the drug

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idiosyncratic effect

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orders of medications that need to be administered immediately

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stat order

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orders for a medication to be given only once at a specific time

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single order

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pre-written orders for specific situations or patient condition that can be administered with direct physician orders at the time of need

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standing orders

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orders for medications that are given as needed based on specific criteria, such as pain or nausea

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PRN order

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what are the 10 R's of drug administration?

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1. Right medication 2. Right dose 3. Right time 4. Right route 5. Right client 6. Right client education 7. Right documentation 8. Right to refuse 9. Right assessment 10. Right evaluation