Flashcards in Med Administration 1 Terms Deck (41)
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adverse reaction
any noxious, unintended, and undesired result of taking a drug in appropriate doses; also called an
adverse effect;
often used synonymously with side eect,
but side effects
also include results that,
although not the intended therapeutic effects,
are harmless and possibly helpful
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allergic reaction
an immune response to a drug, ranging in intensity from mild itching to severe rash to anaphylaxis
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anaphylaxis
an immediate and life-threatening allergic response characterized by bronchospasm, laryngeal edema, and
a rapid drop in blood pressure
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buccal
pertaining to or directed toward the bucca (cheek), the eshy
portion of the side of the face that makes up
the lateral wall of the oral cavity
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compatible
capable of harmonious coexistence; used to refer to two or more medications that can be given
simultaneously without changing the effects
of each other or causing any new responses not seen with any of the drugs administered alone
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contraindication
a pre-existing condition that makes it unsafe or otherwise inappropriate to administer a particular drug
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dosage
the determination and regulation of the size, frequency, and number of doses of a medication to be given
to or taken by an individual patient; often used synonymously with dose, but dose refers to the amount to be given at one time, not the overall dosing regimen
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dose
a measured quantity to be administered at one time, such as a specied
amount of medication; often used
synonymously with dosage, but dosage refers to the overall dosing regimen, not necessarily a single dose
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drug
any chemical or other non-drug substance that can affect living processes
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duration of action
how long a drug actively produces a therapeutic effect
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enteral
within or by way of the intestines
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generic
referring to a noncommercial name assigned to a drug, usually less complex than the drug's chemical
name and more complex than a brand or trade; also known as a nonproprietary name
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idiosyncratic reaction
an uncommon, unexpected, or individual drug response thought to result from a genetic predisposition
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indication
a reason for administering a particular medication
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instillation
administration of a liquid drop by drop
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intradermal
within or into the dermis (skin)
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intramuscular
within or into a muscle
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intravenous
within or into a vein
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medication
term used for drug when it is given to or taken by a particular individual for therapeutic purposes
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medication administration record
a document that is completed as per agency policy to verify that a patient's medications were administered
as prescribed
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narcotic
an umbrella term that has been used to refer to opioids, controlled substances, illicit drugs, central
nervous system depressants, strong analgesics, and drugs capable of causing physical dependence; opioid
is the preferred term for the family of potent pharmacologic analgesics commonly referred to as narcotics
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nebulizer
a device for creating and delivering an aerosol spray
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NPO
nothing by mouth, derived from the Latin words nil per os
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onset of action
the point in time after administration when a drug begins to exert its therapeutic effect
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ophthalmic
pertaining to the eye
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over-the-counter
referring to drugs sold without a prescription
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paradoxical reaction
causing an effect
opposite of the intended effect
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parenteral
via a route other than the gastrointestinal tract, such as subcutaneous, intramuscular, intrathecal, or
intravenous
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peak action
the point in time after administration when a drug exerts its maximal therapeutic effect
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