Pharmacology and Anesthesia Flashcards
Agonists
A drug enhances the effects of another substance
Example of Agonists
Synergists and additives
Synergist Agents
Work in combination to produce a stronger, more powerful effect. Allows for lower, ager doses to be administered (midazolam (a sedative) and fentanyl (narcotic))
Additive Agent
Alters effects of drugs (epi added to lidocaine) to prolong the effects of local anesthetic
Antagonist
Prevents the action of another drug (Mazicon is given to reverse sedative effect of versed
An expected, undesirable but tolerable effect of a medication
Side Effect
An undesirable and potentially harmful effect of a medication
Adverse Effect
Undesirable effect that promotes the growth of carcinogens and teratogens (birth defects)
Toxic Effects
Enteral administration
Oral or by mouth or rectal (through the GI tract)
Parenteral administration
Other than through the GI tract
Topical administration
Applied to the skin or mucous membrane
Class I drug
No medical use and high abuse rate (heroine, marijuana, LSD)
Class II drug
High abuse rate, but approved medical use
Class III drug
Less abuse rate with approved medical use (codeine, anabolic steroids)
Class Iv drugs
Low abuse rate and approved medical use
