Chapter 11 Vocab

Question 1

the process by which medication travel through body tissues until they reach the bloodstream

Answer 1

absorption

Question 2

the therapeutic effect of a medication on the body

Answer 2

action

Question 3

an oral medication that binds and adsorbs ingested toxins in the gastrointestinal tract for treatment of some poisonings and medication overdoses. _____ is ground into a very fine powder that provides the greatest possible surface area for binding medication that have been taken by mouth; it is carried on the EMS unit.

Answer 3

activated charcoal

Question 4

the process of binding or sticking to a surface

Answer 4

adsorption

Question 5

a medication that causes stimulation of receptors

Answer 5

agonist

Question 6

a medication that binds to a receptor and blocks other medications

Answer 6

antagonist

Question 7

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

Answer 7

aspirin

acetylsaticylic acid or ASA

Question 8

reduces fever

Answer 8

antipyretic

Question 9

reduces pain

Answer 9

analgesic

Question 10

reduces inflammation

Answer 10

anti-inflammatory

Question 11

platelet aggregation

Answer 11

clumping

Question 12

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

Answer 12

contraindications

Question 13

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

Answer 13

dose

Question 14

administration of a medication by the EMT directly to the patient

Answer 14

EMT-administered medication

Question 15

medications that enter the body through the digestive system

Answer 15

enteral medications

Question 16

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

Answer 16

epinephrine

Question 17

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

Answer 17

gel

Question 18

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

Answer 18

generic name

Question 19

an abnormally low blood glucose level

Answer 19

hypoglycemia

Question 20

the therapeutic uses for a specific medication

Answer 20

indications

Question 21

breathing into the lungs; a medication delivery route

Answer 21

inhalation

Question 22

an injection into the muscle; a medication delivery route

Answer 22

IM

intramuscular injection

Question 23

a delivery route in which a medication is pushed through a specialized atomizer device called a mucosal atomizer devicer (MAD) into the naris

Answer 23

IN

intranasal

Question 24

an injection into the bone; a medication delivery route

Answer 24

IO

intraosseous injection

Question 25

an injection directly into a vein; a medication delivery route

Answer 25

IV | intravenous injection

Question 26

a substance that is used to treat or prevent disease or relieve pain

Answer 26

medication

Question 27

inappropriate use of medication that could lead to patient harm

Answer 27

medication error

Question 28

a miniature spray canister through which droplets or particles of medication may be inhaled

Answer 28

MDI | metered-dose inhaler

Question 29

a device that is used to change a liquid medication into a spray and push it into a nostril

Answer 29

MAD | mucosal atomizer device

Question 30

a medication that increases cardiac perfusion by causing blood vessels to dilate; EMTs may be allowed to assist the patient to self-administer the medication

Answer 30

nitroglycerin

Question 31

by mouth; a medication delivery route

Answer 31

oral

Question 32

a simple sugar that is readily absorbed by the bloodstream; it is carried on the ems unit

Answer 32

oral glucose

Question 33

medications that may be purchased directly by a patient without the a prescription

Answer 33

OTC medication | over-the-counter medication

Question 34

a gas that all cells need for metabolism; the heart and brain, especially, cannot function without ______

Answer 34

oxygen

Question 35

medications that enter the body by a route other than the digestive tract, skin, or mucous membranes

Answer 35

parenteral medications

Question 36

when the EMT assist the patient with the administration of his or her own medication

Answer 36

patient-assisted medication

Question 37

when the EMT administers medication to him or herself or to a partner

Answer 37

peer-assisted medication

Question 38

through the mouth; a medication route, same as oral

Answer 38

PO | per os

Question 39

through the rectum

Answer 39

PR | per rectum

Question 40

the process by which a medication works on the body

Answer 40

pharmacodynamics

Question 41

the study of the properties and effects of medications

Answer 41

pharmacology

Question 42

the use of multiple medications on a regular basis

Answer 42

polypharmacy

Question 43

medications that are distributed to patients only by pharmacist according to the physician's order

Answer 43

prescription medications

Question 44

any effects of a medication other than the desired ones

Answer 44

side effects

Question 45

a liquid mixture that cannot be separated by filtering or allowing the mixture to stand

Answer 45

solution

Question 46

injection into the fatty tissue between the skin and muscle; medication delivery route

Answer 46

SC | subcutaneous injection

Question 47

under the tongue; a medication delivery route

Answer 47

SL | sublingual

Question 48

a mixture of ground particles that are distributed evenly throughout the liquid but do not dissolve

Answer 48

suspension

Question 49

the desired or intended effect a medication is expected to have on the body

Answer 49

therapeutic effect

Question 50

lotions, creams, and ointments that are applied to the surface of the skin and affect only that area; a medication delivery route

Answer 50

topical medication

Question 51

the brand name that a manufacturer gives a medication; the name is capitalized

Answer 51

trade name

Question 52

through the skin; a medication delivery route

Answer 52

transcutaneous | transdermal

Question 53

actions that are undesirable but pose little risk to the patient

Answer 53

unintended effects

Question 54

actions that can be harmful to the patient

Answer 54

untoward effects