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Pharmacology Flashcards

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Solids

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includes tablets, gel capsules and coated tablets

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Solutions

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Drug displays on a liquid and will not settle if left sitting. Ex. Syrups and elixirs

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Suspension

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A drug that is suspended and not dissolved in the liquid, the particles will settle and must be shaken before administered

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Extract

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Agent composed of prepared animal/plant parts rather than manufactured chemicals

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Topical

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Drugs that are liquid at room temperature and applied to the surface of the skin. Ex. Includes liniments and lotions

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Semisolids

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Semisolid at room temperature and applied on skin

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Injectable

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Uses a needle/syringe to administer

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IV

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Intravenous: into the vein

Fastest route to administer medicine

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IM

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Intramuscular: into the muscle

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ID

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Intradermal: applied through the skin

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Sub-Q; SQ; SC

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Subcutaneous: Below the skin

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PO

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By mouth

Slowest route to administer medicine

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IN

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Inhalation

Administered by aerosols, mists or gasses for respiratory absorbtion

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Emetics

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Induces vomiting

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Antiemetics

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Relieves vomiting

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Antidiarrheal Agents

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Lessens diarrhea

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Cathartics

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Loosens stools, increases bowel motility

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Antacids

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Counteracts stomach acids

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Diuretics

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Increases urine productions

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Antibiotics

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Kill/inhibits production of bacteria

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Anti-inflammatories

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Reduces inflammation

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Analgesics

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Relieves pain, raises pain threshold

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Anesthetics

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Numbs, decreases pain sensation

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Stimulants

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Excited functional activity of organ

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Tranquilizers

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Sedates/Quiets patients

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