Terminologies in Introduction to Pharmacology Flashcards
Route of medication
An injection just under the top layer of skin and commonly used in skin testing for allergies.
Intradermal
Any chemical that can effect living processes.
A. Pharmacology
B. Drug
C. Pharmacotherapeutics
D. Chemical
B. Drug
Injection directly into the veins and this administration are set up to deliver medication very quickly or to deliver a continuous drip of medication.
Intravenous
Route of medication
A method of administering drugs that requires the skin to be punctured by a needle.
Parentheral
It is the official name or non- proprietary and not owned by any company.
A. Generic name
B. Brand name
C. Chemical name
D. Trade name
A. Generic name
Route of medication
Drugs are held under the tongue and not swallowed and absorbed the medication by the blood vessels under of the tongue as the saliva dissolves it.
Sublingual/ buccal
Duty to protect research
subjects from harm
Beneficence
Abbreviation
Prn
as needed
Abbreviation
ac
Before meals
Refers to the percentage of administered drug available for activity.
Bioavailability
Route of medication
Injection directly into the muscle such as buttocks, thigh, or upper arm.
Intramuscular
Abbreviation
q6h
every 6 hours
Requires that the selection of
research subjects be fair.
Justice
A one time prescription
Single prescription
Route of medication
A route of medication where a substance is taken through the mouth.
A. Sublingual
B. Subcutaneous
C. Oral
D. Intravenous
C. Oral
