Term
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Definition
An abnormally rapid heart rate.
(>100 bpm)
Tachy = rapid |
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Term
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Definition
Therapeutic Effect
(What does it do?) |
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Term
(Pharmacology)
Indication |
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Definition
Reason to give medication
(ex: chest pain for ASA) |
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Term
(Pharmacology)
Contraindication |
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Definition
Reasons NOT to give medication
(ex: pregnant with chest pain for ASA)
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Term
(Routes of Administration)
Intravenous Injection (IV) |
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Definition
Into the vein
(fastest route)
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Term
(Routes of Administration)
Intraosseous (IO) |
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Definition
Into the bone
(Second fastest route) |
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Term
(Routes of Administration)
Sublingual |
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Definition
Under the tongue
(4th fastest route) |
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Term
(Routes of Administration)
Per rectum (PR) |
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Definition
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Term
(Routes of Administration)
Subcutaneous Injection (SC/Sub-Q) |
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Definition
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Term
(Routes of Administration)
Transcutaneous Injection |
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Definition
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Term
Administration Route for:
Capsule |
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Definition
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Term
Administration Route for:
Tablet |
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Definition
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Term
Administration Route for:
Solution |
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Definition
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Term
Administration Route for:
Suspension |
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Definition
Oral / IM / SQ / PR
(shaken)
NOT IV
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Term
Administration Routes for:
Topical |
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Definition
Skin (local to area of administration) |
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Term
Administration Routes for:
Transcutaneous |
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Definition
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