Module 1 Word Scramble
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Term | Definition |
Absorption | Process of moving a drug across body membranes. |
Adverse Effect | A symptom produced by a drug or therapy that is injurious to the patient |
Agonist | A drug that is capable of binding with receptors to induce a cellular response. |
Antagonist | Drug that blocks the response of another drug. |
Bioavailability | Ability of a drug to reach the bloodstream and its target tissues |
Biotechnology | Applying the techniques of biochemistry, cellular biology, biophysics, and molecular biology to address practical issues related to human beings, agriculture, and the environment. |
Biotransformation | series of chemical alterations of a compound occurring within the body. |
Bolus | a concentrated mass of pharmaceutical preparation. |
Contraindication | A factor that renders the administration of a drug or the carrying out of a medical procedure inadvisable. |
Distribution | Process of transporting drugs through the body. |
Duration | A continuous period of time |
Emulsion | Two immiscible liquids; one dispersed in the other in the form of small droplets. |
Enteral | Orally |
Excretion | Process of removing substances from the body |
Hypersensitivity | Abnormal sensitivity with an exaggerated response by the body |
Idiosyncratic Effect | Unpredictable and unexplained drug reaction |
Indication | a sign that points to the cause, treatment, or some other aspect of a disease |
Local Effect | The effect of a drug or medication on the central/local area of the body. |
Onset | beginning. A start |
Parenteral | Into the skin layers; such as with needle. |
Pharmacodynamics | The study of how the body responds to drugs |
Pharmacokinetics | The study of drugs are handled by the body. |
Plasma Protein Binding | the degree by which the drug binds to the proteins in the blood plasma which affect the drugs efficiency |
Reconstituted | to bring to normal strength or condition by adding water |
Side Effect | secondary effect, especially an undesirable secondary effect of a drug or therapy. |
Solubility | The amount of a substance that can be dissolved in a given amount of solvent. |
Solution | homogeneous mixture of two or more substances, can be solids, liquids, gases or a combination. |
Suspenstion | dispersion of fine solid or liquid particles in a fluid being supported by buoyancy. Type of medication form. |
Synergist | acting together |
Systemic Effect | Drugs reaction to the body as a whole |
Topical | applied to a localized area of the body, typically skin. |
Controlled Substances | Drug/Chemical that is prohibited by or regulated under the federal controlled substances act or an analogous state law. |
Narcotics | Drugs that cause stupor, sedation, hypnotics. |
DEA | The Drug Enforcement Administration; responsible for enforcing laws and regulations governing narcotics and controlled substances. |
FDA | Food and Drug Administration responsible for monitoring trading and safety standards in the food and drug industry. |
The Joint Commission | JCAHO. non profit organization. Works to improve healthcare for the public and others by improving standards of care. |
OTC | Over the Counter. Such as drugs you can buy without prescription. |
PDR | Physicians Desk Reference. Used to verify information. |
USP-NF | United States Pharmacopeia-National Formulary. |
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