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Pharmacology :]

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Generic Name reflects the chemical name but in a shorter form.
Brand Name name that the manufacturers use to market the drug.
Indications the reasons for the administration of the drug.
Contra- Indications a factor that prevents a patient from using the drug.
Mechanism of Action how a drug works.
Drug Classifications 10 chemical composition 2) how they work 3) the disease it treats
Three Qualities of Medicine effectiveness, saftey, and side effects.
Forms of Medication tablets, liquid, spray, vaporized(liquid), gel, suspension, fine powder, gas.
cap- capsule
elix- elixer
gtt- drop
supp- suppository
susp- suspension
tab- tablet
IM- intramuscular
IV- intravenous
PO- oral
R- rectal
subq- subcutaneous
Seven Steps of Administration 1) obtain an order 2) confirm an order 3) select a proper medication 4) check for signs of contamination 5) verify form and a route 6) inform patietn of order 7) recheck medication
Six Rights of Administration right medication, right dose, right time, right route, right patient, right documentation
gr- grain
dr- dram
1 mL= 1 cc
1 tsp= 5cc
1 tbsp= 3 tsp
15 cc= 1 tbsp
1 oz= 30 cc
1 cup= 8 oz or 240 cc
Pharmacalogy the study of drugs and their origin, nature, properties, and effects on living organisms.
Sublingual administered under the tongue.
Created by: Haley Adams
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