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Pharmacology Ch. 7 Flashcards

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1
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What is the process by which a medication works on the body

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Pharmacodynamics

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2
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Medication that causes stimulation of receptors is called a(n)

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Agonist

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Medications that bind to a receptor and block other medications are called

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Antagonist or blockers

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4
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What is the amount of medication given

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Dose

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The what is the therapeutic effect or ________ effect that a medication is expected to have on the body

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Action and intended

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6
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What are reasons or conditions for which a particular medication is given

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Indications

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7
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Process by which medications travel through body tissues until they reach the bloodstream

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Absorption

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An oral medication that binds and adsorbs ingested toxins in the gastrointestinal tract for treatment of some poisonings and medication overdoses. It is ground into a very fine powder that provides the greatest possible surface area for binding medications that have been taken by mouth

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Activated charcoal

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A medication that is an antipyretic (reduces fever), analgesic (reduces pain), anti-inflammatory, and potent inhibitor of platelet aggregation (clumping)

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Aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid or ASA)

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Conditions that make a particular medication or treatment inappropriate, for example, a condition in which a medication should not be given because it would not help or may actually harm a patient

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Contraindications

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11
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Medications that enter the body through the digestive system

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Enteral medications

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A medication that increases heart rate and blood pressure but also eases breathing problems by decreasing muscle tone of the bronchiole tree; you may also be allowed to help the patient self-administer the medication

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Epinephrine

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A semiliquid substance that is administered orally in capsule form or through plastic tubes

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Gel

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14
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The original chemical name of a medication

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Generic name (not capitalized)

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An abnormally low blood glucose level

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Hypoglycemia

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16
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The therapeutic uses for a specific medication

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Indications

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17
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Breathing into the lungs; a medication delivery route

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Inhalation

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The effect that a medication is expected to have on the body

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Intended effect

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19
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An injection into a muscle and its rate of absorption

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Intramuscular (IM) injection

Rate: moderate

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A delivery route in which a medication is pushed through a specialized atomizer device called a mucosal atomizer device (MAD) into the nare

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Intranasal (IN)

21
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Into the bone; medication route and its rate of absorption

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Intraosseous (IO)

Rate: immediate

22
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An injection directly into the vein

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Intravenous (IV) injection

Rate: immediate

23
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A miniature spray canister through which droplets or particles of medication may be inhaled

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Metered-dose inhaler (MDI)

24
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A device that is used to change a liquid medication into a spray and pushes it into a nostril

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Mucosal atomizer device (MAD)

25
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A medication that increase cardiac perfusion by causing arteries to dilate; you may be allowed to help the patient self-administer the medication

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Nitroglycerin

26
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By mouth; medication delivery route

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Oral

Rate: slow

27
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A simple sugar that is readily absorbed by the bloodstream

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Oral glucose

28
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Medications that may be purchased directly by a patient without a prescription

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Over-the-counter (OTC) medications

29
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A gas that all cells need for metabolism; the heart and brain especially cannot function without it

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Oxygen

30
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When the EMT assists the patient with the administration of his or her own medication

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Patient-assisted medication

31
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When the EMT administers medication to him or herself or to a partner

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Peer-assisted medication

32
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Through the mouth; medication delivery route

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Per os (PO)
Rate: slow
33
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Through the rectum; delivery route

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Per rectum (PR)
Rate: rapid
34
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The study of the properties and effects of medications

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Pharmacology

35
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The use of multiple medications on a regular basis

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Polypharmacy

36
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Any effects of a medication other than the desired ones

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Side effects

37
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A liquid mixture that cannot separate by filtering or allowing the mixture to stand

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Solution

38
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Injection into the tissue between the skin and muscle

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Subcutaneous (SC) injection

Rate: slow

39
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Under the tongue; medication delivery route and its rate of absorption

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Sublingual (SL)

Rate: rapid

40
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A mixture of ground particles that are distributed evenly throughout a liquid but do not dissolve

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Suspension

41
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Lotions, creams, and ointments that are applied to the surface of the skin

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Topical medications

42
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Brand name that a manufacturer gives a medication

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Trade name (is capitalized)

43
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Through the skin; medication delivery route

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Transcutaneous (transdermal)

Rate: slow

44
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Actions that are undesirable but pose little risk to the patient

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Unintended effect

45
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Actions that can be harmful to the patient

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Untoward effects

46
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Enter the body by a route other than the digestive tract, the skin, or the mucous membrane

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Parenteral medications

47
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What are the “six rights” of medication administration

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Right patient
Right medication
Right dose
Right route
Right time
Right documentation
48
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What is the chemical substance that is used to treat or prevent disease or relive pain

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Medication

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