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absorption
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The process by which medications travel through body tissues until they reach the bloodstream
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action
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The therapeutic effect of a medication on the body
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activated charcol
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An oral medication that binds and adsorbs ingested toxins in the gastrointestinal tract for treatment of some poisonings and medication overdoses. Charcoal is ground into a very fine powder that provides the greatest possible surface area for binding medications that have been taken by mouth; it is carried on the EMS unit.
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adsorption
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The process of binding or sticking to a surface
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aspirin
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A medication that is an antipyretic (reduces fever), analgesic (reduces pain), anti-inflammatory (reduces inflammation), and potent inhibitor of platelet aggregation (clumping).
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contraindications
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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.
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dose
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The amount of medication given on the basis of the patient's size and age.
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generic name
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The original chemical name of a medication (in contrast with one of its "trade names"); the name is not capitalized.
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hypoglycemia
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An abnormally low blood glucose level
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indications
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The therapeutic uses for a specific medication
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inhalation
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Breathing into the lungs; a medication delivery route.
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intramuscular (IM) injection
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An injection into a muscle; a medication delivery route.
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intraosseous (IO)
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Into the bone; a medication delivery route
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intravenous (IV) injection
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An injection directly into a vein; a medication delivery route
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metered does inhaler (MDI)
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A miniature spray canister through which droplets or particles of medication may be inhaled
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nitroglycerin
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A medication that increases cardiac perfusion by causing arteries to dilate; you may be allowed to help the patient self-administer the medication.
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per os (PO)
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Through the mouth; a medication delivery route; same as oral.
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pharmocology
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The study of the properties and effects of medications.
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polypharmacy
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The use of multiple medications on a regular basis
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solution
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A liquid mixture that cannot be separated by filtering or allowing the mixture to stand.
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subcutaneous (SC) injection
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Injection into the tissue between the skin and muscle; a medication delivery route.
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sublingual (SL)
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Under the tongue; a medication delivery route
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suspension
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A mixture of ground particles that are distributed evenly throughout a liquid but do not dissolve
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trade name
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The brand name that a manufacturer gives a medication; the name is capitalized
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transcutaneous
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Through the skin; a medication delivery route
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TRANSDERMAL MEDICATION
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Medications that are designed to be absorbed through the skin (transcutaneously).
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