Pharmacology Flashcards
a condition which makes a particular treatment or procedure advisable
Indication
most important organ for this is the liver
Metabolism
medications used to lower a patient’s body temperature
Antipyretics
a specific situation in which a drug should not be used because it may be harmful to the patient
Contraindication
the removal of a medication from the body
Excretion
adheres to the patient’s skin and the medication is absorbed slowly; instruct patient to write date/time when using these
Transdermal Patches
contain an outer shell that prevents an oral tablet from dissolving until it reaches the intestines, often to prevent stomach irritation
Enteric Coated Tablets
the study of medications and how they act on the body (both good and bad) as well as their classifications and various properties
Pharmacology
must document expiration date and lot number in patient’s medical record
Influenza Vaccine
how long it takes for a drug to get into the bloodstream
Absorption
drugs with morphine-like effects that treat pain
Opiates
the reversible transfer of a drug from one location to another within the body
Distribution
dilates the bronchi and bronchioles by decreasing resistance in the respiratory airway and increasing airflow to the lungs; should stop using before a patient is scheduled for a Pulmonary Function Test
Bronchodilators
reduces pain and inflammation
Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug (NSAID)
