Pharmacology- Extra info Flashcards
1
Q
Absorption
A
The body converts the medication into a form the body can use and moves it into its bloodstream.
2
Q
Distribution
A
The bloodstream carries the medication to the body’s tissues and organs.
3
Q
metabolism
A
Changes active forms of the medication into harmless metabolites ready for excretion
4
Q
Excretion
A
removal of medication from body through urine or feces.
5
Q
15 gtts
A
1 ML
6
Q
1 tsp
A
5ML
7
Q
1tbsp
A
15ML
8
Q
1 oz
A
30 ml
9
Q
1 cup
A
240 mL
10
Q
Agit
A
shake, stir
11
Q
ASA
A
aspirin
12
Q
cmpd
A
compound
13
Q
DAW
A
dispense as written
14
Q
dil
A
dilute
15
Q
MO
A
mineral oil
16
Q
NKA
A
no known allergies
17
Q
qs
A
sufficient amount
18
Q
sig
A
write on the label
19
Q
nr
A
no refills
