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LOM ch 21
Definitions
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| FDA | The agency responsible for deciding whether a drug may be distributed or sold |
| Suppositories | are administered rectally |
| Oral Meds | when taking these the intestinal track is responsible for the breakdown and absorbs the drugs |
| Parental Administration | Medication injected through a syringe into a muscle, vein or body cavity |
| Aerosol's | administered through inhalation or particles of drug suspended in the air |
| Topical Application | Medication such as creams, ointments are applied on the skin |
| Anaphylaxis | A type of hypersensitivity reaction |
| Penicillin | A form of antibiotic drug |
| Antihistamines | Blocks the action of histamine and helps prevent symptoms of allergy |
| Amphetamine and Caffeine | considered to be stimulant drugs |
| PDR | Reference book listing drug medications and products |
| Pharmacist | Person responsible for preparing distribution of medications |