PHARMACOLOGY #2 Flashcards
1
Q
A SPRAY DEVICE WITH A MOUTHPIECE THAT CONTAINS AN AEROSOL FORM OF A MEDICATION THAT A PATIENT CAN SPRAY INTO HIS AIRWAY.
A
INHALER
2
Q
AN ANTIDOTE FOR NARCOTIC OVERDOSES.
A
NALOXONE OR NORCAN
3
Q
A DRUG THAT HELPS TO DILATE THE CORONARY VESSELS THAT SUPPLY THE HEART MUSCLE WITH BLOOD.
A
NITROGLYCERIN
4
Q
A FORM OF GLUCOSE GIVEN BY MOUTH TO TREAT AN AWAKE PATIENT WITH AN ALTERED MENTAL STATUS AND A HISTORY OF DIABETES.
A
ORAL GLUCOSE
5
Q
A GAS COMMONLY FOUND IN THE ATMOSPHERE. PURE OXYGEN IS USED AS A DRUG TO TREAT ANY PATIENT WHOSE MEDICAL OR TRAUMATIC CONDITION MAY CAUSE HIM TO BE HYPOXIC , OR LOW IN OXYGEN.
A
OXYGEN
6
Q
REFERRING TO A ROUTE OF MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION THAT DOES NOT USE THE GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT, SUCH AS AN INTRAVENOUS MEDICATION.
A
PARENTERAL
