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pharmacology
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| drug classifications | by their chemical mass, by how they work, by disease they treat |
| brand name | name manufactuer uses to mark the drug |
| generic name | almost same as chemical name but shorter |
| pharmacology | the study of drugs and their orgin,nature,properties, and effect living organisms |
| effects | desired results |
| side effects | effects not desired |
| drugs | chemical substance causes changes- physical or emotional in a person |
| medicine | drug used prevent treat cure illness |
| to be medince drugs have what 3 things | effectiveness,saftey, and side effects |
| FDA | food drug administration |
| Classifications | Analgesics:relieve painantihistamines:help allergiesantibiotics:kill bacteriaantacids:relieve heart burn |
| Sublingual means... | under the tongue |
| cap | capsule |
| elix | elixir |
| gtt | drop |
| supp | suspension |
| tab | tablet |
| IM | intramuscular |
| IV | intravenous |
| PO | oral |
| R | rectal |
| subq | subcutaneous |
| how to administiring medication | obtain an orderconfirm order |
| select proper medication | avoid contaminationcheck expiration datecheck sign contaminationcloudinessdiscoloration |
| 6 rights of medication | right medicationright doseright timeright routeright patientright docementation |