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Pharmacology10

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Pharmacology the study of drugs and their origin, nature, properties, and effects on living organisms.
what are the tree types of drug clasifications Chemical composistion, how they work, snd the disease they treat.
Medication names Generic name, Brand name
Generic name reflects the chemical name, but in a shorter form.
Brand name the name the manufacturer uses to market the drug.
Indications the reasons for administrating a medication or performing a treatment.
contra-indications A factor that prevents the use of a medication or treatment.
Dose the amount of a drug to be administered at one time.
mechanism of Action How a drug works
Effects The desired results of administration of a medication.
Side effects effects that are not desired and that occur in addition to the desired affects.
Drugs The chemical substances that cause changes, physical or emotional, in an individual.
Medicine is a drug used to prevent, treat, or cure and illness or pain.
three qualities of a medication effectiveness, safety, and side effects.
two ways to get medication prescription, over the counter
FDA Food and drug administration
Classifications Analgesics, Antihistamines, Antibiotics, Antiacids
Analgesics relieve pain
Antihistamines help allergies
Antibiotics kills bacteria
Antacids relieve heartburn
routes of administration oral, Inhalation, injection, Nasogastric tube
medication forms Tablets, spray, liquid/vaporized, gel,suspension, fine powder of inhalation, gas
Administrating a medication obtain an order and confirm the order
six rights of a medication Right medication, right dose, right time, right route, right patient, right documentation
Created by: mstudebaker
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