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The therapeutic uses for a specific medication.
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indications
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The process by which medications travel through body tissues until they reach the bloodstream.
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absorption
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The process of binding or sticking to a surface.
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absorption
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The therapeutic effect of a medication on the body.
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action
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The brand name that a manufacturer gives a medication; the name is capitalized.
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trade name
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Breathing into the lungs; a medication delivery route.
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inhalation
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Medications that are designed to be absorbed through the skin (transcutaneously).
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transdermal medication
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Through the rectum; a medication delivery route.
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per rectum (PR)
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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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nitroglycerin
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A semiliquid substance that is administered orally in capsule form or through plastic tubes.
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gel
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An injection into a muscle; a medication delivery route.
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intramuscular injection (IM)
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A miniature spray canister through which droplets or particles of medication may be inhaled.
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Metered Dose Inhaler (MDI)
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The use of multiple medications on a regular basis.
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polypharmacy
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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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activated charcoal
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An abnormally low blood glucose level.
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hypoglycemia
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Into the bone; a medication delivery route.
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intraosseous (IO)
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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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contrindication
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Through the skin; a medication delivery route.
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transcutaneous
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Through the mouth; a medication delivery route; same as oral.
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per os
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Under the tongue; a medication delivery route.
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sublingual
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