Pharmacology- Extra info Flashcards
(49 cards)
1
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Absorption
A
The body converts the medication into a form the body can use and moves it into its bloodstream.
2
Q
Distribution
A
The bloodstream carries the medication to the body’s tissues and organs.
3
Q
metabolism
A
Changes active forms of the medication into harmless metabolites ready for excretion
4
Q
Excretion
A
removal of medication from body through urine or feces.
5
Q
15 gtts
A
1 ML
6
Q
1 tsp
A
5ML
7
Q
1tbsp
A
15ML
8
Q
1 oz
A
30 ml
9
Q
1 cup
A
240 mL
10
Q
Agit
A
shake, stir
11
Q
ASA
A
aspirin
12
Q
cmpd
A
compound
13
Q
DAW
A
dispense as written
14
Q
dil
A
dilute
15
Q
MO
A
mineral oil
16
Q
NKA
A
no known allergies
17
Q
qs
A
sufficient amount
18
Q
sig
A
write on the label
19
Q
nr
A
no refills
20
Q
rept
A
repeat
21
Q
ut direct
A
as directed
22
Q
PR
A
rectally
23
Q
schedule i
A
worst/ most strict, illegal, not prescribed
24
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schedule ii
A
high risk/ no refills
25
schedule iii
moderate risk
26
schedule iv
low risk
27
schedule V
only contain limited quantities
28
epidural
epidural space(spine)
29
intra-arterial
arteries(to break up clots)
30
intra-articular
within a joint space
31
intradermal
skin of upper chest, forearms, upper back
32
intramuscular
deltoid, vastus laterails
33
intraosseous
bone marrow
34
intraperitoneal
peritoneal cavity (abdomen)
35
intrapleural
pleural space (lungs)
36
intrathecal
subarachnoid space (brain)
37
subcutaneous
under the skin of the abdomen
38
intravenous
major veins
39
buccal
against the cheek
40
sublingual
under the tongue
41
ophthalmic
eyes
42
otic
ears
43
aerosols
inhalation
44
caplets
oral
45
elixirs
oral
46
emulsions
oral
47
foams
vaginal
48
suspensions
vaginal, rectal
49
Ds
Double strength
