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regional anesthetic

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affects areas body such as legs or pelvis
eg. epidural

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intracavity

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injection into body cavity
- parenteral injection

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ASA enteric-coated
(Generic name)

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Entrophen
(EN-troe-fen)
(Brand/Trade name)
use: NSAID
class: analgesic anti-inflammatory

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fentanyl
(Generic name)

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Sublimaze
(SUB-luh-maze)
(Trade/Brand name)
Use: severe pain
class: analgesic narcotic

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Oxycodone
(ox-ee-CO-doe-n)
(Generic name)

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Oxycontin
(ox-ee-CONN-tin)
(Brand/Trade name)
use: severe pain
class: analgesic narcotic

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analgesic antipyretic

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relieve fever, mild to moderate pain
includes: antipyretics and anti-inflammatories

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pentazocine
(penn-TAZ-uh-seen)
(Generic name)

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talwin
(Tall-winn)
(Brand/Trade name)
Use: severe pain
Class: analgesic narcotic

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intrathecal

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injection into space under the membranes surrounding brain and spinal cord

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Intravenous

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injection directly into vein

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anilerdine
(anna-LEER-uh-deen)
(Generic name)

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leritine
(LERR-uh-teen)
(trade/brand name)
use: severe pain
class: analgesic narcotic

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morphine
(Generic name)

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epimorph
(EP-uh-morf)
(trade/brand name)
use: severe pain
class: analgesic narcotic

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acetaminophen
(uh-seet-uh-MINN-uh-finn)
(Generic name)

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Tylenol
(brand/trade name)
use: mild to moderate pain
class: analgesic antipyretic

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ASA
(Generic name)

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Aspirin
(Trade/Brand name)
use: mild to moderate pain
class: analgesic antipyretic

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General anesthetic

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produces unconsciousness, muscle relaxation, reflex suppression

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Local anesthetic

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numbs small area of body
- used for minor procedures

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hydromorphone
(hydro-MORE-phone)
(Generic name)

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Dilaudid
(dye-LAW-did)
(Brand/Trade name)
use: severe pain
class: analgesic narcotic

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analgesics

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relieve pain

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propoxyphene
(pro-POX-uh-feen)
(Generic name)

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Darvon
(DARR-von)
(Trade/brand name)
use: severe pain
class: analgesic narcotic

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propofol
(PRO-puh-fall)
(Generic name)

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Diprivan
(DIP-ruh-van)
(Trade/brand name)
use: general anesthetic

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Topical

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drugs applied to skin or mucous membrane ex: insulin or any anti-pruritic (itching)

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Naproxen
(nah-PROX-sinn)
(Generic name)

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Nasprosyn
(NAP-roe-sinn)
(trade/brand name)
use: NSAID mild pain
class: analgesic anti-inflammatory

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diclofenac
(dye-KLO-fenn-ak)
(generic name)

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Voltaren
(vol-TARE-enn)
(brand/trade name)
use: mild pain (NSAID)
class: analgesic anti-inflammatory

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sublingual

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medication placed under the tongue where they dissolve in saliva

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rectal

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drugs given rectally

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subcutaneous
injection into subcutaneous layer of skin
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procaine (PRO-kane) (generic name)
Novocaine (NOH-voh-kane) (Brand/trade name) use/class: local or regional anesthetic
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thiopental (thigh-oh-PENN-tall) (generic name)
Pentothal (PENN-toe-thall) (brand/trade name) Use/class: general anesthetic
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Intramuscular
injection into muscle
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intradermal
shallow injection into upper layer of skin
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Ibuprofen (Generic name)
Motrin (trade/brand name) use: mild pain (NSAID) class: analgesic anti-inflammatory
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name the parenteral injections (6)
-intracavity -intradermal -intramuscular -intrathecal -intravenous -subcutaneous
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meperidine (me-PEAR-uh-deen) (Generic name)
Demerol (trade/brand name) use: severe pain class: analgesic narcotic
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parenteral injections
drugs given by injection through any route but digestive system
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oral
drugs given orally are absorbed into bloodstream through stomach or intestinal wall
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inhalation
vapors or gases administered by nose or mouth
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COX-2
cyclooxgenase inhibitor use: produces fewer gastrointestinal side effects
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CPS
Compendium of Pharmaceuticals and Specialties
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analgesic
used to reduce pain and inflammation
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naloxone (nah-LOX-one) (generic name)
Narcan (NARR-can) (brand/trade) use: opiate antagonist drug to reverse narcotic effects class: analgesic narcotic
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codeine (generic name)
NONE use: sever pain class: analgesic narcotic
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analgesic narcotics
treat severe pain * can be habit forming*
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lidocaine (Generic name)
xylocaine (zylo-kane) (trade/brand name) use/class: local anesthetic
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anesthetic
agents reduce or eliminate sensation
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NSAID
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory use: treat fever and inflammation
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transdermal
drugs given continually through skin
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gavage
liquid food administration into stomach through a tube
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compound (comp.)
two or more chemical united into one substance
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addiction
physical and psychological dependence and craving of a drug
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tincture (tr./tinct.)
diluted alcoholic solution of non-volatile substance
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suspension
particles are mixed but not dissolved in
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solutions
drops (gtt.) liquid medication
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ampule (amp.)
sealed glass container to hold a sterile preparation for parenteral administration
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Brand name
drugs trade name
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anitdote
agent that counteracts an unwanted effect
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resistance
lack of response; drugs previously effective are unable to achieve desired reaction
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controlled substance
drugs can produce dependence have potential for abuse or addiction
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prophylaxis
prevention os disease or process that can lead to disease
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toxicity
harmful effect of a drug
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enteric-coated
coating on drugs that allow it to pass through acidic stomach without dissolving and release meds into alkaline intestines
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placebo
inactive substance resembling medication but has no medicinal action
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vial
small glass bottle used as container for medicine
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dependence
physiological need for a drug due to prolonged use
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tablet (tabs)
small, solid, compressed dose of drug
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non-volatile
not easily vaporized
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lozenge
dry medicinal solid held in the mouth until is dissolves
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side effect
routine adverse reaction, usually minor
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chemotherapy
drugs used in treatment of cancer and infectious disease
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capsule (cap.)
single dose of medication in gelatinous coating that prevents patient from tasting the drug
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anaphylaxis
severe hypersensitivity reaction
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molecular pharmacology
interaction of drugs and components inside or on the surface of cells
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generic name
identifies the drug for legal and scientific purposes
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irrigating solutions (lavages)
preparation of water or other fluids to cleanse a wound or cavity and remove irritants or poisions
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pharmacology
science/study concerned with drugs and their appearance, chemistry, actions and uses
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tolerance
resistance to action of drug; larger doses are required to achieve the same effect
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drug of choice
medication shown to be of particular clinical value in treating a specific condition
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contraindication
factor that makes use of drug or treatment inadvisable
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idiosyncratic action (idiosyncrasy)
unexpected and uncommon effect that develops after administration of a drug
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pharmacodynamics
drug effects on the body
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receptor
target substance in the body that drugs interact with
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iatrogenic
effects caused by treatment; often refers to results of mistakes in drug use
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antagonistic action
combination of two drugs causes and effect LESS than the sum of each drug
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cumulative effect
repeated; administration of drug causes effects that are more pronounced by 1st dosage
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medicinal chemistry
new drug synthesis
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drugs
substances intended for use in diagnosis, cure, mitigation, treatment or prevention
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pharmacokinetics
drug absorption, distribution, metabolism and excretion over time
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synergistic action (synergism)
combination of 2 drugs causes an effect GREATER than the sum of effects of either drug alone
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additive action
combination of two drugs causes an effect EQUAL to the sum of the effects of each drug
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Monograph in CPS
detailed information about single topic
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Product Information in CPS
shows photos, illustrations or drugs
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Clin-Info in CPS
selected reference information for health care professionals like adverse drug reactions
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Directory in CPS
contact information like poison control centres, health organizations, and pharmaceutical manufactures
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Drug updates in CPS
contains new products, new indications, and safety information

Pharmacology OSME 004 (5 decks)

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