Chapter 12 Flashcards

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Absorption

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The process by which medication brought body tissues

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Action

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The therapeutic effect effect of medication on the body

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Adverse effects

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Any unwanted clinical results of a medication.

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Agonist

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A medication that causes stimulation of receptors.

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antagonist

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A medication that binds to a receptor and blocks other medications.

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antibiotic

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A medication used to treat infections caused by a bacterium.

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anticoagulant

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A medication that impairs the ability of blood to clot.

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anti fungal

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A medication used to treat infections caused by a fungus.

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anti platelet

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A medication that prevents blood platelets from clumping or sticking together.

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antipyretics

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Medications that treat or reduce a
fever.

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aspirin

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A medication that is an antipyretic (reduces fever), analgesic (reduces pain), anti- inflammatory (reduces inflammation), and a potent inhibitor of platelet aggregation (clumping).

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contraindications

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Conditions that make a particular medication or treatment inappropriate because it would not help, or may actually harm, a patient.

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dose

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The amount of medication given on the basis of the patient’s size and age.

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duration

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The amount of time that clinical effects of a medication last.

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elimitation

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The process of removing a medica-don or chemical from within the body.

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EMT admistermed medication

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Administration of a medication by the EMIT directly to the patient.

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enteral medications

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Medications that enter the body through the digestive system.

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Epinephrine

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A medication that increases heart rate and blood pressure but also eases breathing problems by decreasing muscle tone of the bronchiole tree.

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gel

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A semiliquid substance that is administered orally in capsule form or through plastic tubes.

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generic name

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The original chemical name of a medication (in contrast with one of its proprietary or trade names); the name is not capitalized.

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hypoglycemia

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An abnormally low blood glucose level.

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indications

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The therapeutic uses for a specific medication.

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inhalation

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The active, muscular part of breathing that draws air into the airway and lungs; a medication delivery route.

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