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Flashcards in PHARMACOLOGY Deck (6)
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A MEDICATION USED TO REDUCE THE CLOTTING ABILITY OF BLOOD TO PREVENT AND TREAT CLOTS ASSOCIATED WITH MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION.

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ASPIRIN

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A DEVICE ATTACHED TO THE END OF A SYRINGE THAT ATOMIZES MEDICATION.

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ATOMIZER

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SPECIFIC SIGNS OR CIRCUMSTANCES UNDER WHICH IT IS NOT APPROPRIATE AND MAY BE HARMFUL TO ADMINISTER A DRUG TO A PATIENT.

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CONTRAINDICATIONS

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REFERRING TO A ROUTE OF MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION THAT USES THE GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT, SUCH AS SWALLOWING A PILL.

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ENTERAL

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A DRUG THAT HELPS TO CONSTRICT THE BLOOD VESSELS AND RELAX PASSAGES OF THE AIRWAY. IT MAY BE USED TO COUNTER A SEVERE ALLERGIC REACTION.

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EPINEPHRINE

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SPECIFIC SIGNS OR CIRCUMSTANCES UNDER WHICH IT IS APPROPRIATE TO ADMINISTER A DRUG TO A PATIENT.

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INDICATIONS

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