Terminologies in Introduction to Pharmacology Flashcards
(20 cards)
1
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px
A
Patient
2
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q3h
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Every 3 hours
3
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prn
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as needed
4
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bid
A
twice a day
5
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ac
A
before meals
6
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qd
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every day
7
Q
study of movement of drugs in the body
A
Pharmacokinetics
8
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study of the effects of drugs in the body
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Pharmacodynamics
9
Q
otc
A
Over the counter
10
Q
prescription that is given only once and immediately
A
Stat Prescription
11
Q
one time prescription
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Single Prescription
12
Q
unexpected effects of medication
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Adverse Effect
13
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expected effects of medication when given in a therapeutic dose
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Side Effects
14
Q
elimination of drugs from the body
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Excretion
15
Q
injection administered into the dermis
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Intradermal
16
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injection administered in a vein
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Intravenous
17
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injection administered in the muscle
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Intramuscular
18
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medication administered through the mouth
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Oral
19
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medication applied to the skin
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Topical
20
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medication applied through the rectum
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Rectal
