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Pharmacology study of drugs and their origin, nature, properties, and effects onliving organisms
categorizing drugs is called Classifications
chemical composition is an example of... drug classification
how they work is an example of.... drug classification
the disease they treat is an example of... drug classification
Generic and Brand are both examples of... medication names
relflects the chemical name but in a shorter form Generic name
name the manufacturer uses to market the drug Brand Name
reasons for administering a medication or performing a treatment Indication
factor that precents teh use of a medication or treatment Contra-Indication
amount of drug to be administered at one time Dose
How a drug works Mechanism of Action
desired result of administration of a medication Effect
effect not desired, that occur along with desired effects Side Effect
Chemical substances that cause changes, physical or emotinal, in an individual Drugs
drug used to prevent, treat, or cure an illness/pain Medicine
To be a medicine drugs must have 3 qualities effectiveness, safety, and side effects
getting medicine by written order from doctor Prescription
medicine you can buy with out prescription Over the Counter
administering drugs undder the tongue Sublingual
dtug is swallowed Oral
Gas or aerosol medication is inhaled Inhalation
drug is injected into muscle mass Injection
through nose nasogastric tube
stomach G-tube, or Peg tube
anus rectal
Six right of Medication Administration Right...medication, dose, time, route, patient, documentation
compressed powder shaped into a disk Tablets
Cap Capsule
elix elixir
gtt drop
supp suppository
susp suspension
tab tablet
IM Intramuscular
IV Intravenous
PO oral
R rectal
subq subcutaneous
steps to administering medicaiton Obtain an order, confirm an order, proper med, etc.
grain gr
drop gtt
dram dr
ounce oz
pint pt
quart qt
1 mL 1cc
1tsp 5cc
1tbsp 3tsp
15cc 1tbsp
1oz 30cc
1 cup 8 oz
Created by: Alex Nauert
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