Pharm ch4 Word Scramble
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Question | Answer |
The method by which a medication is dispensed is called | administration |
Medication applied to the skin or the eyes or ears is called | TOPical(top) |
Topical medications include | lotions, ointments(ung.) and creams |
Medication patch administration through the skin to the bloodstream is called | transdermal |
PO or po or p.o. refers to | by mouth(orally) |
SL refers to | SubLingual(under the tongue) |
INHalation(INH) refers to | breathing in medications |
Inhalation(INH) administration includes: | 1.MDI stands for metered dose inhaler 2.Nebulizer(vaporizer) 3.NPPV stands for noninvasive positive pressure ventilation 4.Endotracheal(ET) refers to within the trachea(windpipe) |
NG {ng} refers to | nasogastric tube |
Gastrostomy(G tube) or jejunostomy gavage(J tube) referes to a | feeding tube |
Rectal usually refers to | suppositories and enemas |
Vaginal(Vag.) usually refers to | suppositories, creams, foams & douches |
Parenteral[needle] (hypodermic) routes include | 1.Intradermal(ID)refers to within the skin. Common ID injections include Mantoux, PPD & tine 2.SubQ,subcu{subq, SC,SQ}-subcutaneous injections. 3.I.M. or IM-intramuscular injection 4.I.V. or IV-intravenous injection |
A common medication administered subcutaneously is | insulin |
Parenteral[needle] (hypodermic) routes include continued | 5.IVP-intravenous push 6.IVPB-intravenous piggy back 7.Intra-articular refers to medication administered into a joint 8.Intrathecal refers to spinal medications |
Spinal anesthesia is AKA | epidural or caudal or saddle block |
Movement of a drug from the site of administration into the bloodstream is called | absorption |
Most medications are detoxified by the | liver |
Most medications are excreted by the | kidneys |
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