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MOD B Chapter 6 and 7
MOD B Chap 6,7 Study Guide
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Antogonism
Definition
2 drugs are weakened when used together
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Chemical Name
Definition
reflects the composition/formula of the drug
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Contraindications
Definition
A reason to NOT give a medication
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Curative Drug (Cure)
Definition
drug that cures disease/infection
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Diagnostic Drug
Definition
assists with diagnosing disease during a procedure
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Generic Name
Definition
official name, indicates it's chemical structure/makeup
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Inhalents
Definition
mist that is inhaled
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INSCRIPTIONS
Definition
Section of prescription where the name/amount of med is
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Movement of Drugs through the body
Definition
I A A E
Ingestion/Absorption/Action/Excretion
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Parenteral
Definition
dose by injection
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PharmaCODYNAMICS
Definition
study of/action & effects of a drug in the body
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Pharma CO LOGY
Definition
study of drugs & their effects
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Pharma CO KINETICS
Definition
study of what happens from beginning to end
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PharmaCO THERAPEUTICS
Definition
study of how drugs are used to treat disease
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Polypharmacy
Definition
PT's who take many meds that are NOT monitored by their doctors.
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qam
Definition
every morning
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q i d
Definition
4x/day
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Prophylactic Drug
Definition
prevents/lessens effects of disease/infection
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Replacement Drug
Definition
replaces substances already found in the body
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Schedule I
Definition
Not for medical use
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Schedule V
Definition
Lower potential for abuse, could lead to dependency
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Sig
Definition
AKA Signature: how/how long med should be taken
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SL
Definition
Sublingual
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SUBscription
Definition
directions to the Pharmacist
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SUPERscription
Definition
Rx symbol, meaning "to take" or "recipe"
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Teratogenic Effect
Definition
drugs that cause deformities
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Therapeutic Drug
Definition
restores body to pre-symptom state
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t i d
Definition
3x/day
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Topicals
Definition
work locally on the site
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Trade Name
Definition
AKA Brand Name/Copyrighted & in CAPS
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Tx
Definition
Treatment
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USP/NP
Definition
Formulary (Official Drug)
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Aerosols
Definition
mist
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Altered Doses
Definition
for Peds & Geriatrics
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b i d
Definition
2x/day
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Brand & Generic Name Index
Definition
pink
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Category Index
Definition
blue
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Chemical Name
Definition
is the chemical composition of formula
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Controlled Substances
Definition
potential for abuse/listed by schedule/may cause dependence/illegal/must be secure/pot-valium-codine
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Covert g to mg:
Definition
g x 1000=mg
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Convert pounds to kilograms
Definition
lbs/2.2=kg
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Diagnostic Contact Information
Definition
Section 6/white pages of PDR
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Drug Dosage
Definition
determined by disease process/weight, gender/age/PG & lactation
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Drug Information
Definition
drug packet inserts/PDR/USP/NF
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Enteric Coated Tablets
Definition
dissolve in the small intestine
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Generic Name
Definition
Non-legal name/ indicates chemical structure
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Identfication Guide
Definition
gray section of the PDR
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Inscription
Definition
place for the name and amount of med to be taken
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IM
Definition
fastest route
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Layered Tablets
Definition
2 or more ingredients/dissolve at different times
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Manufacturer's Index
Definition
Section 1/white pages of PDR
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Product Information
Definition
Section 5/white pages of PDR
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Suspensions
Definition
meds are evenly distributed w/in solution but not desolved
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Tintures
Definition
alcohol based
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Toxic Dose
Definition
produce harmful side effects
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Trade Name
Definition
assigned by drug company & is in CAPS
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Troches
Definition
AKA Lozenges
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