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Pharmacology
all things Drugs
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Pharmacology | the study of the absorption, metabolism and excretion of drugs |
| Indications | reason for using drugs |
| contraindications | reasons for not using the drugs |
| Pharmacokinetics | what happens to the drug once it enters the body |
| Pharmacodynamics | how drugs exert their effects |
| OTC | over the counter drugs - don't require a prescription |
| 6 Rights of Drug Administration | Right patient, Right drug, Right dose, Right route, Right time and frequency, Right documentation |
| Liniments | liquid rubs that are thinner than an ointment |
| 4 types of syringes | Slip tip Luer lock Eccentric tip Catheter tip |