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Pharmacology Glossar of Key Words

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Physical or pyschological dependence on a drug with an increase of dosage for desired effects (tolerance) and withdrawal symptoms when deprived of the drug is   addiction  
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Medications used to treat obesity(appetite suppressants) are called   anorexiants  
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Medications used to treat malignancies(chemotherapy) are called   antineoplastics  
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Medications used to inhibit the growth of microorganisms are called   antiseptics  
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Inhibiting the growth of bacteria (preservative) is called   bacteriostatic  
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The inside diameter of a needle is called the   bore(gauge)  
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As the # of the gauge increases the size of the needle bore   decreases  
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A small intravenous needle with plastic wings is called a   butterfly needle  
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Reason(s) why a medication should NOT be administered is called a   contraindication  
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Agents used to kill microorganisms are called   disinfectants  
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Insulin is measured in   units(U)  
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Other medications measured in units(U) include   1.heparin 2.Vitamins 3.Injectable penicillin(PCN)  
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Periodic doses of a drug to maintain therapeutic level are called   maintenance doses  
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Medications used to constrict the pupil(miosis) are called   miotics  
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Medications used to dilate the pupil(mydriasis) are called   mydriatics  
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A blood test to indicate the highest serum level of a drug is called the   peak level  
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A blood test to indicate the lowest serum level of a drug is called the   trough level  
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Medications used to prevent an occurrence are called   prophylactics  
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Prophylactic medications include:   1. Birth Control Pills (BCPs or OCPs) 2. Antibiotics 3. Vaccines  
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Vaccines are AKA   inoculations or immunizations  
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A standardized written plan of treatment is called   protocol  
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Determining the smallest dosage that will produce a therapeutic effect is called   titration (titrate)  
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Medications used to increase the size of the blood vessels are called   vasodilators  
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Medications used to decrease the size of the blood vessels are called   vasopressors (vasoconstrictors)  
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Vasodilators cause   hypotension  
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Vasoconstrictors (vasopressors) cause   hypertension  
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