Terms to Know Flashcards
What is Pharmacology?
Study of drugs and their actions in the body. Including: Composition, uses, effects, origin
What are drugs?
Chemical agents that produce biological responses within the body. Used to diagnose, cure, mitigate, treat or prevent disease
Therapeutics
Use of drugs and method of administration in treatment for disease
Chemotherapy
Study of drugs that destroy malignant cells and their effects on the body
Toxicology
The science that deals with poison and the symptoms, diagnosis, treatment of conditions caused by them;
Pharmacy
Preparation and dispensing of drugs for medical use
What are pharmacies?
Profession of preparing, compounding and dispensing drugs for medical use
What are pharmacists?
Drug therapy experts and health professionals who optimize medication management to produce positive health outcomes
What are the 3 names for most medications?
1) Chemical name 2) Generic name-only one 3) Trade name-many
What is hospital Formulary?
Drugs and therapeutics available in a particular hospital.
What is Compendium of Pharmaceuticals and Specialties (CPS)?
Lists most drugs available in Canada. Published annually.
Why use the Compendium of Pharmaceuticals and Specialties (CPS)?
Provides up-to-date information on drugs available in Canada. Facts are reviewed by Pharmacists and Physicians
Who uses the Compendium of Pharmaceuticals and Specialties (CPS)?
Doctors, Pharmacists, Nurses, NUA’s, PT/OT
Ampoule
Glass vial sealed to keep contents sterile. For sc, IM, IV
Capsule
Container made of gelatin for a single dose of a drug
