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Chapter 11 (111 cards)

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Adverse reaction

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an unintended and undesirable effect produced by a drug.

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Administered

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actually given to the pt to take in the office.

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Allergen

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a substance that is capable of causing an allergic reaction.

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Allergy

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an abnormal hypersensitivity of the body to substances that are ordinarily harmless.

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Ampule

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a small sealed glass container that holds a single dose of medicine.

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Anaphylactic reaction

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a serious allergic reaction that requires immediate treatment.

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Chemotherapy

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the use of chemicals to treat disease. The term chemotherapy is most often used to refer to the treatment of cancer using antineoplastic medications.

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Controlled drug

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a drug that has restrictions placed on it by the federal government because of its potential for abuse.

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Conversion

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changing from one system of measurement to another.

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Cubic centimeter

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the amount of space occupied by 1 millimeter (1 mL = 1 cc)

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DEA number

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a registration number assigned to physicians by the Drug Enforcement Administration for prescribing or dispensing controlled drugs.

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Dose

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the quantity of a drug to be administered at one time.

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Dispensed

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given to a pt at the office to be taken at home.

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Drug

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a chemical used for the treatment, prevention, or diagnosis of disease.

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Gauge

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the diameter of the lumen if a needle used to administer medication.

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Induration

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an abnormally raised, hardened area of the skin with clearly defined margins.

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Infusion

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the administration of fluids, medications, or nutrients into a vein.

don’t mistake with transfusion

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Inhalation administration

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the administration by way of air or the other vapor being drawn into the lungs.

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Inscription

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the part of a prescription that indicates the name of the drug and the drug dosage.

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Intradermal injection

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introduction of medication into the dermal layer of the skin.

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Intramuscular injection (IM)

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introduction of medication into the muscular layer of the body.

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Intravenous (IV) therapy

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the administration of a liquid agent directly into a patient’s vein, where it is distributed throughout the body by way of the circulatory system.

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Oral administration

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administration of medication by mouth.

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Parenteral

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administration of medication by injection.
-routes that do not pertain to the digestive track.

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Pharmacology
the study of drugs.
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Prescribed
written or computer generated rx for a drug to be filled at a pharmacy.
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Prescription
a physician's order authorizing the dispensing of a drug by a pharmacist.
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Side effects
undesirable rxns
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Signatura
the part of a prescription that indicates the information to print on the mediation label.
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Subcutaneous injection
introduction of medication beneath the skin, into the subcutaneous or fatty layer of the body.
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Sublingual administration
administration of medication by placing it under the tongue, where it dissolves and is absorbed through the mucous membrane.
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Subscription
the part of the prescription that gives directions to the pharmacist and usually designates the number of doses to be dispensed.
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Superscription
the part of a prescription consisting of the abbreviation (from the Latin word recipe, meaning "take").
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Topical administration
application of a drug to a particular spot, usually for a local action.
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Toxic
bad medication interactions / overdosing
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Transfusion
the administration of whole blood or blood products by the intravenous route. *don't mistake with infusion*
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Vial
a closed glass container with a rubber stopper that holds medication.
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Wheal
a tense, pale, raised area of the skin.
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Fastest routes of administration
Sublingual Rectal Intravenous
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Dosage + route for Humanpapillomavirus (HPV)
0.5 mL IM
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Dosage + route for Influenza
0.5 mL IM
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Dosage + route for Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR)
0.5mL Subcutaneous injection
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Dosage + route for Meningococcal serogroups (MenACWY) and (MenB)
0.5 mL IM
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Dosage + route for Pneumococcal PDV13 and PPSV23
0.5mL IM
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Dosage for Hepatitis A (HepA)
18 y/o and younger: 0.5 mL | 19 y/o and older: 1.0 mL
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Route for Hepatitis A (HepA)
IM
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Dosage for Hepatitis B (HepB)
Engerix-B; Recombinax HB: 20 y/o and older: 1.0 mL 19 y/o and younger: 0.5 mL Heplisav-B: 18 y/o and older: 0.5 mL
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Route for Hepatitis B (HepB)
IM
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Dosage for HepA-HepB (Twinrix)
18 y/o and older: 1.0 mL
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Route for HepA-HepB (Twinrix)
IM
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Dosage + route for Tetanus, Diphtheria (Td) withh Pertussis (Tdap)
0.5 mL IM
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Dosage + route for Varicella (VAR)
0.5mL Subcut
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Dosage + route for Zoster (Zos)
Shingrix: 0.5 mL and IM Zostavax: 0.65mL and Subcut
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Dosage + route for Tuberculosis (TB)
0.1mL ID
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ac
before meals
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admin
administer, administration
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bid
twice a day
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h or hr
hour
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ID
intradermal
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IM
intramuscular
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IV
intravenous
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mg
milligram
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NPO
nothing by mouth
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OTC
over the counter
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pc
after meals
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po or PO
by mouth
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prn
as needed
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qh
every hour
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qid
four times a day
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Rx
prescription
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STAT
immediately
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tid
three times a day
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tsp
teaspoon
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x
times
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Parts of a Rx (11 items)
Date Physician's contact info (name, address, telephone, fax) Patient's name and address Patient's date of birth and age Superscription Inscription Subscription Signatura Refill Physician's signature DEA number
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Physicians' Desk Reference (PDR)
contains information on most major Rx pharmaceutical products available in the United States. The drug information in the PDR consists of the actual drug package insert.
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Schedule I
Abuse potential: Medical use:
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Schedule II
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Schedule III
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Schedule IV
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Schedule V
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Who determines the safety and effectiveness of the prescription and nonprescription (OTC) drugs?
U.S Food and Drug Administration, FDA
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What is the FDA responsible in relation to drugs?
-determining whether new drugs , vaccines, and medical devices are safe for human use -determine whether a medication will be available with or without an Rx
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Chemical name
precise description of the chemical composition (the chemical recipe)
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Generic name
assigned by the pharmaceutical manufacturer before it receives official approval by the FDA. -shortened chemical name
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Official name
the name used in official listed publications, which is used to set specific standards to regulate the strength, purity, packaging, safety, labeling, and dosage form for each drug.
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Brand name
the name used by the pharmaceutical manufacturer to market the drug.
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Elixir
a drug that is dissolved in a solution of alcohol and water. -Sweetened and flavored -Taken orally
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Lotion
an aqueous preparation that contains suspended ingredients. -used to treat external skins conditions -they soothe, protect, moisten the skin -destroy harmful bacteria
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Spirit
a drug combined with an alcoholic solution -evaporates easily
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Tablets
a powdered drug that has been pressed into a disc. -some are scored so that they can be broken into halves or quarters for proper dosage.
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Chewable tablet
a powdered drug that has been flavored and pressed into a disc -usually used for antacids, antiflatulents, and children's medications
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Sublingual tablet
a powdered drug that has been pressed into a disc and is designed to dissolve under the tongue. - rapid absorption into the bloodstream
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Enteric-coated tablet
a tablet coated with a substances that prevents it from dissolving until it reaches the intestines. -protects the drug from being destroyed by gastric juices -prevents it from eating the stomach -should not be crushed or chewed
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Caplet
a drug contained in an oblong tablet with a smooth coating to make swallowing easier.
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Lozenge
a drug contained in a candy like base. - designed to dissolve in the tongue
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Creams
a drug combined in a base that is usually nongreasy, resulting in a semisolid preparation. -applied externally to the skin
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Ointments
a drug with an oil base, resulting in a semisolid preparation. -usually greasy -applied externally to the skin
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Suppository
a drug mixed with a firm base, such as cocoa butter, that is designed to melt at body temperature. -shaped into a cylinder or a cone for easy insertion into a body cavity (rectum or vagina)
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Transdermal patches
a patch with an adhesive backing, which contains a drug, that is applied to the skin. -this drug enters the circulation after being absorbed through the skin.
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Analgesics
used to manage moderate to severe pain work by altering perception of and response to painful stimuli. -odone ending medications -oxycodone, fentanyl
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Anesthetics
used to produce local anesthesia through loss of feeling to a body part work by preventing initiation and conduction of normal nerve impulses in body part -lidocaine
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Antiinflammatory
used to relieve signs and symptoms of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis in adults work by decreasing pain and inflammation -aspirin -ibuprofen
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Bronchodilators
used to manage reversible airway obstruction caused by asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease work by relaxing smooth muscle of respiratory tract resulting in bronchodilation -albuterol -fluticasone
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Anticoagulants
used to prevent and treat venous thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, and myocardial infarction by preventing clot extension and formation work by delaying or preventing blood coagulation -heparin -warfarin
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Antidepressants
used to prevent, cure, or alleviate depression and to treat anxiety disorders (panic attacks) and obsessive-convulsive disorder work by inhibiting reuptake of neurotransmitters in the central nervous system. -Dilantin -Topamax
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Antidiabetic
used to manage non-insulin-dependent type 2 diabetes mellitus work by stimulating release of insulin from pancreas and increasing sensitivity to insulin -amaryl -avandia
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Antiinfectives
used to treat infections work by killing or inhibiting growth of bacteria -amoxicillin -penicillin V
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Symptoms of TB
-loss appetite -sweat -long lasting cough with lasting phlegm
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When are the TB results read?
48-72 hours
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What happens if the allotted time to read the TB results passes?
the test must be done again

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