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PHARMACOLOGY review
med science 2
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Pharmacology | branch of medicine that focuses on drugs and affects on the body |
| Pharmacokinetics | study of how the drug is Absorped, distributed, transformation, eliminated |
| Onset of action | the time it takes for a drug to make affects |
| Mechanism of action | biochemical interaction through the drug to produce its affect |
| Intravenous | administration of a drug directly into the vein |
| Subcutaneous | administration of a drug under the skin in the 3rd layer |
| Transdermal | administration of a drug through the skin |
| OTC | over the counter(meds that can be purchased without a prescriptio |
| FDA | food and drug administration |
| NSAIDS | meds that reduce pain and fever |
| Tab | tablets |
| BID | two times per day |
| Q4h | every 4 hours |
| AC | before meals |
| TID | three times per day |
| PO | by mouth |
| HS | bedtime |
| Q4-6h | every 4-6 hours |
| qAM | every morning |
| CAP | capsules |
| PC | AFTER meals |
| qPM | every evening |
| OD | once per day |
| QID | four times per day |
| Which medication administration method has the SLOWEST onset of action? | Oral |
| Which medication administration method has the FASTEST onset of action? | intravenous (vein) |
| What are 3 rules to follow for filling prescriptions? | Patient name, Patient medical record, Patient DOB(date of birth) |
| The time required for a drug to produce an effect is called what? | Onset of action |
| What are some factors that are taken into consideration when determining dosage for a patient? | Body weight, frequency, age, body fat %, gender, metabolism |
| What is the difference between local and systemic side effects? | Local is in an area, and happens before the drug is absorbed, systemic is after, and affects the whole body |
| What are the 4 steps in which drugs enter and exit the body (Pharmacokinetics)? | Absorption, distribution, transformation, elimination |
| What are the metric prefixes (in grams) for 1000 | kilo |
| What are the metric prefixes for 100 | hecto |
| What are the metric prefixes for 10 | deka |
| What are the metric prefixes for 1 | gram |
| What are the metric prefixes for .1 | deci |
| What are the metric prefixes for .01 | centi |
| What are the metric prefixes for .001 | milli |
| 1 tsp = ? mL | 5 |
| 1 kg = ? lb | 2.2 |
| 1 tbsp = ? mL | 15 |
| 1 tbsp = ? tsp | 3 |
| 1 oz = ? mL | 30 |
| 1 g = ? mg | 1000 |
| 1 inch > cm | 2.5 cm |
| 98.6 deg F = ? degrees C | 37 |
| 30 degrees C = ? degrees F | 86 |
| Under the tongue | Sublingual |
| Buccal | In the cheek of the mouth |
| In the fatty layer beneath the skin | Subcutaneous |
| Transdermal | Applied to the skin |
| Into the muscle | Intramuscular |
| Intravenous | In the vein |
| In the nasal cavity | Inhalation |
| Oxycodone is included in which of the following classifications of drug ? | narcotic analgesics |
| Xanax is included in which of the following classifications of drug ? | anti-anxiety |
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Baumaeth000
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