4/26,PHARM TERMset 2 Word Scramble
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Term | Definition |
Physician's Desk Reference (PDR) | Reference book that lists drug products |
receptor | Target substance with which a drug interacts in the body |
rectal administration | Drugs are inserted through the anus into the rectum |
resistance | Lack of beneficial response, seen when drugs are unable to control the disease process |
Repsonse | Desired and beneficial effect of a drug |
Schedule | Exact timing and frequency of drug administration |
Side Effect | Adverse reaction, usually minor, that routinely results from the use of a drug |
Sublingual Administration | Drugs are given by placement under the tongue |
Synergism | Combination of 2 drugs causes an effect that is greater than the sum of each drug given alone |
Syringe | Instrument (tube) for introducing or withdrawing fluids from the body |
Tolerance | Larger and larger drug doses must be given to achieve the desired effect. |
Topical application | Drugs are applied locally on the skin or mucous membranes of the body, ointments, creams and lotions |
Toxicity | Harmful effects of a drug |
Toxicology | Study of harmful chemicals and their effects on the body |
Transport | Movement of a drug across a cell membrane into the body cells. |
United States Pharmacopeia (USP) | Authoritative list of drugs, formulas and preparations that sets a standard for drug manufacturing and dispensing |
vitamin | Substance found in foods and essential in small quantities for growth and good health. |
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