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Pharmacology
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Pharmacology | The study of how drugs work in the body |
| Pharmacokinetics | What the body does to the drug (ex: absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion) |
| Pharmacodynamics | What the drug does to the body (mechanism of action) |
| PO | By mouth |
| SL (sublingual) | under the tongue |
| Buccal | Between cheek and gum |
| NG | Nasogastric tube |
| OG | orogastric tube |
| PR | per rectum |
| IM | Intramuscular |
| Subcut | subcutaneous |
| ID | Intradermal |
| IV | intravenous |
| Topical | skin |
| Transdermal | patches |
| Inhalation | MDI, nebulizers |
| Eye drops | placed in the conjunctival sac |
| Ear drops | pull pinna up/back for adults; down/back for kids |
| Nasal | sprays/drops |
| NPO | nothing by mouth |
| qd | once daily |
| bid | twice daily |
| tid | three times daily |
| qid | four times daily |
| q4h | every 4 hours |
| ac | before meals |
| pc | after meals |
| tab | tablet |
| cap | capsule |
| gtt | drop |
| susp | suspension |
| ung | ointment |
| PO | By mouth |
| Analgesics (pain) | Tylenol (Acetaminophen); Ibuprofen |
| Antihistamines (allergies) | Benadryl; Zyrtec; Claritin |
| Antibiotics | Amoxicillin; Azithromycin |
| Antihypertensives | Metoprolol; Lisinopril |
| Diuretics | Furosemide (Lasix) |
| Antidepressants | SSRIs (sertraline, fluoxetine) |
| 1kg | 1000g |
| 1g | 1000mg |
| 1mg | 1000mcg |
| 1L | 1000mL |
| 1 tsp | 5mL |
| 1 tbsp | 15mL |
| 1 oz | 30 mL |
| *C to *F | (*C X 1.8) + 32 |
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