Pharmacology Chpt. 7

Question 0

The therapeutic effect of a medication on the body

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Action

Question 1

The process by which medications travel through body tissues until they reach the blood stream

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Absorption

Question 2

An oral medication that binds and adsorbs infested toxins in the gastrointestinal tract from treatment of some poisoning and medication overdose. Charcoal is ground into a very fine powder that provides the greatest possible surface area for binding medications that have been taken by mouth; it is carried on EMS unit.

Answer 2

Activated charcoal

Question 3

The process of binding or sticking to a surface

Answer 3

Adsorption

Question 4

A medication that causes stimulation of the receptors

Answer 4

Agonist

Question 5

A medication that binds to a receptor and blocks other medications

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Antagonist

Question 6

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

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Aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid or ASA)

Question 7

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 the patient

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Contraindications

Question 8

The amount of medication given on the basis of the patients size and age

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Does

Question 9

When the EMT directly administers the medication to the patient

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EMT -administered medication

Question 10

Medications that enter the body through the digestive system

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Enteral medication

Question 11

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

Answer 11

Epinephrine

Question 12

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

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Gel

Question 13

The original chemical name of a medication (in contrast with one of its “trade names”); the name is not capitalized

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Generic name

Question 14

An abnormally low blood glucose level

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Hypoglycemia

Question 15

The therapeutic use for a specific medication delivery route.

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Indications

Question 16

Breathing into the lungs; a medication delivery route

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Inhalation

Question 17

The effect that medication is expected to have on the body

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Intended effect

Question 18

An injection into a muscle; a medication delivery route

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Intramuscular (IM) injection

Question 19

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

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Intranasal (IN)

Question 20

Into the bone; a medication delivery route

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Intraosseous (IO)

Question 21

An injection directly into a vein; a medication delivery route

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Intravenous (IV) injection

Question 22

A chemical substance that is used to treat or prevent disease or relieve pain

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Medication

Question 23

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

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Metered-dose inhaler (MDI)

Question 24

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)

Question 25

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

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Nitroglycerin

Question 26

By mouth; a medication delivery route

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Oral

Question 27

A simple sugar that is readily absorbed by the bloodstream; it is carried on the EMS unit.

Answer 27

Oral glucose

Question 28

Medication that may be purchased directly by a patient without a prescription

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Over the counter (OTC) medications

Question 29

A gas that all cells need for metabolism; heart and brain, especially, cannot function without oxygen

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Oxygen

Question 30

Medication that enter the body by a route other than the digestive tract, skin or mucous membranes

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Parenteral medications

Question 31

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

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Patient-assisted medication

Question 32

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

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Peer-assisted medications

Question 33

Through the mouth; a medication delivery route; same as oral

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Per os (PO)

Question 34

Through the rectum; a medication delivery route

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Per rectumn(PR)

Question 35

The process by which medication works on the body

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Pharmacodynamics

Question 36

The study of the properties and effects of medications

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Pharmacology

Question 37

The use of multiple medication on a regular basis.

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Polypharmacy

Question 38

Medication that are distributed to patients only by pharmacists according to a physician's order.

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Prescription medications

Question 39

Any effects of a medication other than the desired ones

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Side effects

Question 40

A liquid mixture that cannot be separated by filtering or allowing the mixture to stand.

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Solution

Question 41

Injection into the tissue between the skin and muscles; a medication delivery route

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Subcutaneous (SC) injection

Question 42

Under the tongue; a medication delivery route

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Sublingual (SL)

Question 43

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

Answer 43

Suspension

Question 44

Lotions, creams, and ointments that are applied to the surface of the skin and affect only that area; a medication delivery route

Answer 44

Topical medications

Question 45

The brand name that a manufacturer gives medication; the name is capitalized.

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Trade name

Question 46

Through the skin; medication delivery route

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Transcutaneous (transdermal)

Question 47

Actions that are undesirable but pose little risk to the patient

Answer 47

Unintended effect

Question 48

Actions that can be harmful to the patient

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Untoward effects