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study or science of drugs   pharmacology  
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studies the absorption, distribution, metabolism and excretion of drugs   pharmocokinetics  
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enteral   mouth, NG, or rectal  
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parenteral   skin  
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percutaneous   topical, inhalation  
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solubility of a drug   absorption  
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how fast drugs can get to an area through the blood stream   distribution  
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biotransformation-the liver is chemically inactive   metabolism  
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elimination   excretion  
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is the length of time it takes to remove 50% of the drug being administered   half life  
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more severe reactions to drugs   adverse effects  
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damage to kidneys   nephrotoxicity  
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damage to the kidneys   hepatotoxicity  
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unique, not normal responses   idiosyncratic  
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unexpected reaction, reaction to drugs caused by antibodies   hypersensitivity; ex. penicillin  
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severe allergic reaction   anaphylaxis  
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Signs of hypersensitivity   hives, rash, itching and swelling  
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What happens when a person has a anaphylaxis reaction   heart stops, trouble breathing, and maybe be fatal  
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When one drug changes the action of another drug;   drug interactions  
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Where does metabolism take place   liver  
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when 2 drugs combined have the same effect as 1 active ingredient   additive effect  
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When one drug interferes with action of another drug   antagonistic  
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When one drug Q pushes drug B out of place at the receptor site - then drug A takes over giving only the effect from that drug.   displacement  
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when 2 drugs don't work together chemistry reaction - bad   incompatibility  
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when 1 drug promotes rapid excretion of another drug; therefor; increasing the effect   interference  
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effect of 2 drugs given at the smae time is greater than the effects of each drug given alone   synergistic effect  
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what is the route for topical ointment   percutaneous  
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where do you place a sublingual tablet   under the tongue  
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directly into dermis or subcutaneous or muscular, IV, IM   parenteral  
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Example of a sublingual tablet   nitrogylcerin  
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Where do you place a tablet that is buccal   against mucous membrane - cheek  
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