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1
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Study of the properties, actions, and uses of drugs

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Pharmacology

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2
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the study of drug:
– Absorption
– Distribution
– Metabolism
– Excretion

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Pharmacokinetics

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Movement of the absorbed
drug from the blood to the body tissues

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Distribution

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4
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The rate of absorption is influenced by:

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– Route
– Blood flow to the absorption area
– Ability of the medication to be absorbed
– Conditions at the site of absorption

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5
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Most drugs are excreted through the..

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the large intestine and the kidneys

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6
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Metabolites are excreted from the body,
much like other waste products

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Excretion

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7
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Four main drug actions are:

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– Depressing
– Stimulating
– Destroying
– Replacing substances

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8
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a federal law enforcement agency under the US Department of Justice

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The DEA

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9
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( po )

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by mouth

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10
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(SL)

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Sublingual , Placed under the tongue

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Buccal

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Placed in the cheek

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12
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(IM)

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Intramuscular , Injected into the muscle.

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(subcut)

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Subcutaneous , Injected just below the skin

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13
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(IV)

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Injected directly in the bloodstream.

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14
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slows down the cell’s activity.
- For example, narcotic medications decrease the activity in the brain’s respiratory center. This action slows the respiration rate.

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Depressing

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15
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increases the cell’s activity.
- For instance, caffeine increases brain activity.

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Stimulating

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kills cells or disrupts parts of cells.
- For example, chemotherapy medications destroy cancer cells.

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Destroying

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17
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substances required by the body can be given as medications.
- For instance, patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus take insulin.

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Replacing substances

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18
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Medical doctors who have been specially trained to diagnose and treat patients with mental, emotional, and behavioral conditions.

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psychiatrists

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19
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To order a medication as a treatment for a condition.

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Prescribe

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20
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To give a prescribed dose of medication to a patient.

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Administer

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21
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To give a supply of medication that the patient will take at a later time.

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Dispense

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22
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Comparing a document with another document to ensure that they are consistent.

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reconciling

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23
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represents the drug’s exact chemical formula.
- For example, the chemical name of ibuprofen is propanoic acid.

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chemical name

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24
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ibuprofen is an example of a _____ name.

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Generic name

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also called trade name.
- Usually the brand name begins with a capital letter and is followed by the registered sign (®).
- For example, brand names of ibuprofen include Advil and Motrin.

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Brand name

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Analgesic

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Relieves pain

27
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specifies the route, dose, and timing of the medication

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Dosage

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conditions or diseases for which the drug is used.

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Indication

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Adverse reactions

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side effects

30
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includes medications, foods, and beverages that interact with the medication.

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Interactions

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ID

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intradermal

32
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( ac )

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before meals

33
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( pc )

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after meals

34
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ad lib

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as desired

35
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( noc, noct )

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night

36
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_
p

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after

37
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prn

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as needed

38
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q

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every

39
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qid

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4 times a day

40
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tid

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3 times a day

41
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bid

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twice a day

42
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qam

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every morning

43
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NKA

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no known allergies

44
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NKDA

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no known drug allergies

45
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NPO

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nothing by mouth

46
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gtt, gtts

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drop, drops

47
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tsp

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teaspoon

48
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Tbs or tbsp

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tablespoon

49
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A tablet with a groove on the surface, used for splitting it in half.

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scored tablet

50
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how many times do you check the medication label against the order?

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3

51
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  • created by the CDC
  • must be given to pts for specific vaccines
  • created to educate pts on the benefits & risks of vaccines
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VIS ( Vaccine Information Statement )

52
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What must be verified before giving a medication

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  • Pt full name
  • Pt date of birth
53
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Part of the needle that attaches or screws into the syringe

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The hub

54
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What is no longer a recommended IM injection site

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dorsogluteal

55
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how many capsules would be taken in 3 days if a prescription order reads Tetracycline 250mg/capsule , one capsule qid

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12

56
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The name of a drug that represents its exact formula is the _____ name

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chemical

57
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most drugs metabolize in the

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liver

58
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This route has the fastest absorption rate

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IV

59
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” Rx symbol “

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superscription

60
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medication name and strength

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inscription

61
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directions to the pt regarding the dose and timing of medication

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signature

62
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directions to the pharmacist, how much to dispense, refills, and if generics are permitted

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subscription

63
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what medication causes dizziness

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ibuprofen

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