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14 Cards in this Set
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a drug or other substance that is used as a remedy for illness
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medication
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a chemical substance that is used to treat or prevent a disease or condition
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drug
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a device consisting of a plastic container and a canister of medication used to inhale an aerosolized medication
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metered-dose inhaler (MDI)
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a device used to create a fine vapor or mist containing a beta2 specific medication for inhalation
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small-volume nebuliizer (SVN)
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medication placed under the patient's tongue
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sublingual
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drug is swallowed
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oral
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medication is prepared as a gas or aerosol and is inhaled by the patient
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inhalation
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drug is injected into a muscle mass
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intramuscular injection
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5 "Rights" of Medication Administration
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1 - Right patient
2 - Right medication 3 - Right route 4 - Right dose 5 - Right date |
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List 4 medications that can be carried on an EMS unit
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1 - aspirin
2 - activated charcoal 3 - oral glucose 4 - oxygen |
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What is a suspension (when referring to medication)
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drug particles mixed with a suitable liquid
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An undesired action of a drug in conjunctoin with the desired therapeutic effect
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a side effect
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Circumstances under which it is not appropriate to administer a medication to a patient
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contraindications
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What is the appropriate route for nitroglycerin administration by the EMT?
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sublingual
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