Chapters 15 & 16 Flashcards
1
Q
Pharmacology
A
the study of medications
2
Q
side effect
A
mild, expected responses of the body
3
Q
adverse reactions
A
moderate to severe responses of the body
4
Q
Methods of Drug Administration
A
Oral- by mouth Sublingual- under the tongue Rectal- via rectum Topical- applied to the skin Parenteral- with the use of a needle
5
Q
3 parenteral (with a needle) methods of drug administration
A
Intramuscular - within a muscle
Subcutaneous - under the skin
Intravenous - within a vein
6
Q
Extravasation
A
leakage of IV fluids from the vein into surrounding tissues due to the needle becoming dislodged
7
Q
Infiltration
A
an abnormal accumulation of an IV fluid at the IV site
