Pharmacology & Anesthesia Flashcards
Amnesia
loss of memory
Analgesia
absence of pain
Antipruitic
relieves itching
Antispasmodic
reduces or prevents spasms
Cathartic
drug used to produce evacuation of the bowels
emetic
drug that induces vomiting
Fasciculation
muscular twitching or contraction following administration of succinylcholine chloride,
parenteral
given by route other than ingestion
Pharmacodynamics
interaction of drug molecule with target cells
pharmacokinetics
absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion
tincture
drug dissolved in water and alcohol
syrup
drug dissolved in water and sugar
elixir
drug dissolved in sugar and alcohol
suspension
solid particles floating in a liquid. Must be shaken prior to use
emulsion
combination of two liquids that do no mix
cumulation
build up of drug due to poor metabolism, decreased secretion, or stored in adipose tissue
aa means
of each
ac means
before meals
AD means
right ear
ad lib means
as desired