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Pharmacology
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Pharmacology | Study of drugs |
| Oral (PO) | Given by mouth |
| Fastest method of delivery for meds | IV |
| IV | Intravenously (into the vein) |
| SQ/SubQ | Subcutaneously |
| IM | Intermuscular (in the muscle) |
| Topical | on the skin/outside of person |
| Ocular | On/In the eye |
| Otic | In the ear |
| Tablets | Small solid dosage of medication |
| Capsules | Gel container with drugs that can't be compressed into tablets |
| Suspension | Liquid with a little bit of drugs - must be shaken to evenly distribute drug evenly |
| Other forms of medication | Powder, injectables, Suppositories (in the rectum melt at body temp), Topical sprays/ointments |
| Dosage is usually determined by | Weight |
| Other considerations for dosage | Genetics, medical history, age, and metabolism |
| Individual variation | Some individuals of species are allergic or sensitive to specific medications |