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TermDefinition
Pharmacology the study of drugs
Prescription drugs drugs that require a prescription by law
Drug Action how a drug works in the body
Dosage range the various amounts of drugs that can produce therapeutic effects
Therapeutic effect intended beneficial effect of a drug
side effect unintended effect of a drug
Combat Methamphetamine epidemic act regulates sale of pseudoephedrine and ephedrine
USP/NF official list of drug standards recognized by the US government
Parenteral route drug given by injection, useful in emergencies
Intradermal injection uses tuberculin syringe
IM injection use Z track method to avoid tracking record route, site, and patient reaction
Oral medications slowest to reach the cells
enteric-coated tablets reduce stomach irritation
charting rule always chart after administering a drug
alcoholics/diabetics avoid elixirs
microorganisms one-celled plants/animals
anaerobic bacteria cause infections deep within the body
gram stain test helps determine correct antibiotic
antifungal treatment more difficult than treating bacterial infections
antiviral drugs most effective before symptoms begin
cerumen (earwax) protects ear from dust
ear bones transmit sound
lacrimal ducts reduced tear production
iris slower pupil dilation
vitamin B1 tingling in extremities
vitamin C megadose can cause kidney stones
iodine for proper thyroid function
Calcium carbonate prescribed for osteoporosis
macrominerals builds bone and teeth
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