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Drugs/Medicines Flashcards

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What are the four methods of drug administration?

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Inhalation, parenteral, rectal, oral

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What are advantages and disadvantages of taking a drug orally?

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Adv: convenient
Disad: may react with stomach acid; slow effect; vomiting; can cause stomach bleeding

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What are long term consequences if ethanol abuse?

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(Individual): dependence, cirrhosis, high blood pressure, accidents; (society): cost of medical treatment, financial problems, violent behavior

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What are common depressants?

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Diazepam, Nitrazepam,

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