Pharmacology Ch. 7

Question 1

What is the process by which a medication works on the body

Answer 1

Pharmacodynamics

Question 2

Medication that causes stimulation of receptors is called a(n)

Answer 2

Agonist

Question 3

Medications that bind to a receptor and block other medications are called

Answer 3

Antagonist or blockers

Question 4

What is the amount of medication given

Answer 4

Dose

Question 5

The what is the therapeutic effect or ________ effect that a medication is expected to have on the body

Answer 5

Action and intended

Question 6

What are reasons or conditions for which a particular medication is given

Answer 6

Indications

Question 7

Process by which medications travel through body tissues until they reach the bloodstream

Answer 7

Absorption

Question 8

An oral medication that binds and adsorbs ingested toxins in the gastrointestinal tract for treatment of some poisonings and medication overdoses. It is ground into a very fine powder that provides the greatest possible surface area for binding medications that have been taken by mouth

Answer 8

Activated charcoal

Question 9

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

Answer 9

Aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid or ASA)

Question 10

Conditions that make a particular medication or treatment inappropriate, for example, a condition in which a medication should not be given because it would not help or may actually harm a patient

Answer 10

Contraindications

Question 11

Medications that enter the body through the digestive system

Answer 11

Enteral medications

Question 12

A medication that increases heart rate and blood pressure but also eases breathing problems by decreasing muscle tone of the bronchiole tree; you may also be allowed to help the patient self-administer the medication

Answer 12

Epinephrine

Question 13

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

Answer 13

Gel

Question 14

The original chemical name of a medication

Answer 14

Generic name (not capitalized)

Question 15

An abnormally low blood glucose level

Answer 15

Hypoglycemia

Question 16

The therapeutic uses for a specific medication

Answer 16

Indications

Question 17

Breathing into the lungs; a medication delivery route

Answer 17

Inhalation

Question 18

The effect that a medication is expected to have on the body

Answer 18

Intended effect

Question 19

An injection into a muscle and its rate of absorption

Answer 19

Intramuscular (IM) injection

Rate: moderate

Question 20

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

Answer 20

Intranasal (IN)

Question 21

Into the bone; medication route and its rate of absorption

Answer 21

Intraosseous (IO)

Rate: immediate

Question 22

An injection directly into the vein

Answer 22

Intravenous (IV) injection

Rate: immediate

Question 23

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

Answer 23

Metered-dose inhaler (MDI)

Question 24

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

Answer 24

Mucosal atomizer device (MAD)

Question 25

A medication that increase cardiac perfusion by causing arteries to dilate; you may be allowed to help the patient self-administer the medication

Answer 25

Nitroglycerin

Question 26

By mouth; medication delivery route

Answer 26

Oral | Rate: slow

Question 27

A simple sugar that is readily absorbed by the bloodstream

Answer 27

Oral glucose

Question 28

Medications that may be purchased directly by a patient without a prescription

Answer 28

Over-the-counter (OTC) medications

Question 29

A gas that all cells need for metabolism; the heart and brain especially cannot function without it

Answer 29

Oxygen

Question 30

When the EMT assists the patient with the administration of his or her own medication

Answer 30

Patient-assisted medication

Question 31

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

Answer 31

Peer-assisted medication

Question 32

Through the mouth; medication delivery route

Answer 32

``` Per os (PO) Rate: slow ```

Question 33

Through the rectum; delivery route

Answer 33

``` Per rectum (PR) Rate: rapid ```

Question 34

The study of the properties and effects of medications

Answer 34

Pharmacology

Question 35

The use of multiple medications on a regular basis

Answer 35

Polypharmacy

Question 36

Any effects of a medication other than the desired ones

Answer 36

Side effects

Question 37

A liquid mixture that cannot separate by filtering or allowing the mixture to stand

Answer 37

Solution

Question 38

Injection into the tissue between the skin and muscle

Answer 38

Subcutaneous (SC) injection | Rate: slow

Question 39

Under the tongue; medication delivery route and its rate of absorption

Answer 39

Sublingual (SL) | Rate: rapid

Question 40

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

Answer 40

Suspension

Question 41

Lotions, creams, and ointments that are applied to the surface of the skin

Answer 41

Topical medications

Question 42

Brand name that a manufacturer gives a medication

Answer 42

Trade name (is capitalized)

Question 43

Through the skin; medication delivery route

Answer 43

Transcutaneous (transdermal) | Rate: slow

Question 44

Actions that are undesirable but pose little risk to the patient

Answer 44

Unintended effect

Question 45

Actions that can be harmful to the patient

Answer 45

Untoward effects

Question 46

Enter the body by a route other than the digestive tract, the skin, or the mucous membrane

Answer 46

Parenteral medications

Question 47

What are the "six rights" of medication administration

Answer 47

``` Right patient Right medication Right dose Right route Right time Right documentation ```

Question 48

What is the chemical substance that is used to treat or prevent disease or relive pain

Answer 48

Medication