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Cology Mod 6
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Adverse drug reactions (ADRs) | Unintended side effects from medications, such as cough, headache, nausea, etc |
| Anaphylactic reaction | A life-threatening reaction to a drug or substance requiring immediate medical attention |
| Ampule | A small sealed glass container holding a single dose of a sterile solution for injection |
| Caplet | An oblong form of a tablet |
| Capsule | A gelatin container that holds a single dose of a drug in powder, granule, or liquid form |
| Chemoinformatics | Application of computer technology and statistics to study information about the structure, properties, and activities of molecules |
| Cumulative effect | Increased effect of a drug that accumulates in the body due to incomplete elimination |
| Dependence | Acquired need for a drug after repeated use, leading to psychological or physical symptoms upon withdrawal |
| Dosage | The amount of a drug given for a particular therapeutic effect |
| Drug form | The type of preparation in which a drug is supplied (e |
| Drug interactions | Responses that occur when more than one drug is taken, potentially altering the expected effects |
| Drug processes | Four biological changes that drugs undergo within the body (absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion) |
| Elixir | A sweetened liquid preparation containing alcohol, used for oral administration |
| Enema | A solution introduced into the rectum to stimulate bowel movement |
| Enteric-coated tablet | A tablet with a special coating that resists disintegration by gastric juices and dissolves in the intestines |
| Hypersensitivity | An allergic or excessive immune response to a drug or chemical |
| Idiosyncratic reaction | An unusual or unexpected response to a drug |
| Implantable devices | Medical devices placed under the skin for continuous drug delivery |
| Inhalation drug forms | Drugs administered through inhalation for absorption into the respiratory system |
| Injectable drug forms | Drugs prepared for injection, such as intravenous or intramuscular forms |
| Local effect | Drug effects confined to a specific area of the body |
| Lozenge (troche) | A flavored tablet that dissolves slowly in the mouth for a local effect |
| Oral drug forms | Drugs taken by mouth, such as tablets, capsules, syrups, or elixirs |
| Paradoxical reaction | An opposite effect from what is expected |
| Parenteral | Any route of administration that does not involve the gastrointestinal tract (e |
| Pharmacogenomics | The study of genetic differences and their impact on drug effectiveness and toxicity |
| Reconstitution | The process of returning a substance to its original state by adding liquid (commonly done with powdered medications) |
| Rectal drug forms | Drugs administered through the rectum, such as suppositories or enemas |
| Route of delivery | The way drugs are taken into the body, such as orally, intravenously, or topically |
| Solution | A clear liquid where a drug has been evenly dissolved |
| Sources of drugs | The origins of drugs, including plants, animals, minerals, synthetic, and recombinant DNA technology |
| Suppository | A semi-solid drug form introduced into the rectum, vagina, or urethra where it dissolves |
| Suspension | – A liquid in which drug particles are mixed but not dissolved, requiring shaking before use |
| Sustained | -release capsule or tablet – A drug form designed to release medication over an extended period |
| Syrup | A sweetened liquid drug, typically used for children |
| Systemic effect | Drug effects that impact the entire body or system |
| Tablet | A disk-shaped drug form made of compressed medication |
| Teratogenic effect | An effect from a drug that causes abnormalities in a developing fetus |
| Therapeutic range | The blood concentration range within which a drug is effective without causing significant side effects |
| Tolerance | A decreased response to a drug after repeated administration, requiring larger doses for the same effect |
| Topical drug forms | Drugs applied to the skin or mucous membranes, such as creams or ointments |
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