PHARMOCOTHERAPEUTICS Flashcards
Pharmocotherapeutics
the study or the treatment of pathological conditions using drugs
Acute Therapy
intensive drug therapy for an illness that has a rapid onset
Maintenance Therapy
treatment of chronic illness or long-term condition
Supplemental Therapy
replacement of a missing substance
like insulin, iron supplements
Palliative Therapy
makes the patient comfortable as possible usually when the patient is terminal
Supportive Therapy
maintains body functions after an illness or therapy
like fluids and electrolytes are provided to a flu patient
Prophylactic Therapy
preventative measures
like antibiotics are given to some patients before surgery
Empiric Therapy
similar to other therapies, but instead of being based on science, the therapy is based on experience
Monotherapy
using one drug to treat a condition
adjunctive therapy
using a combination of drugs to treat a condition
Combination Drugs
one dose that contains two or more medications
First Line Drug
the drug of choice the most commonly used medication for a disorder
Second Line Drug
any other drug other than the drug of choie used after the first line drug fails
