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Pharmacology ch1-5
Pharmacology Glossar of Key Words
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Medications used to treat obesity(appetite suppressants) are called | anorexiants |
| Medications used to treat malignancies(chemotherapy) are called | antineoplastics |
| Medications used to inhibit the growth of microorganisms are called | antiseptics |
| Inhibiting the growth of bacteria (preservative) is called | bacteriostatic |
| The inside diameter of a needle is called the | bore(gauge) |
| As the # of the gauge increases the size of the needle bore | decreases |
| A small intravenous needle with plastic wings is called a | butterfly needle |
| Reason(s) why a medication should NOT be administered is called a | contraindication |
| Agents used to kill microorganisms are called | disinfectants |
| Insulin is measured in | units(U) |
| Other medications measured in units(U) include | 1.heparin 2.Vitamins 3.Injectable penicillin(PCN) |
| Periodic doses of a drug to maintain therapeutic level are called | maintenance doses |
| Medications used to constrict the pupil(miosis) are called | miotics |
| Medications used to dilate the pupil(mydriasis) are called | mydriatics |
| A blood test to indicate the highest serum level of a drug is called the | peak level |
| A blood test to indicate the lowest serum level of a drug is called the | trough level |
| Medications used to prevent an occurrence are called | prophylactics |
| Prophylactic medications include: | 1. Birth Control Pills (BCPs or OCPs) 2. Antibiotics 3. Vaccines |
| Vaccines are AKA | inoculations or immunizations |
| A standardized written plan of treatment is called | protocol |
| Determining the smallest dosage that will produce a therapeutic effect is called | titration (titrate) |
| Medications used to increase the size of the blood vessels are called | vasodilators |
| Medications used to decrease the size of the blood vessels are called | vasopressors (vasoconstrictors) |
| Vasodilators cause | hypotension |
| Vasoconstrictors (vasopressors) cause | hypertension |
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