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the study of drugs-their sources, characteristics, and effects
pharmacology
a powder, usually premixed with water, that will absorb some poisons and help prevent them from being absorbed by the body
activated charcoal
a form of glucose given by mouth to treat an awake patient with an altered mental status and history of diabetes
oral glucose
a gas used as a drug to treat any patient whose medical or traumatic condition may cause him to be hypoxic
oxygen
a spray device with a mouthpiece that contains an aerosol from of a medication that a patient can spray into his airway
inhaler
a drug that helps to dilate the coronary vessels that supply the heart muscle with blood
nitroglycerin
a drug that helps to constrict the blood vessels and relax passages of the airway. may be used to counter a severe allergic reation
epinephrine
specific signs or circumstances under which it is appropriate to administer a drug to a patient
indications
specific signs or circumstances under which it is not appropriate and may be harmful to administer a drug to a patient
contraindications
any action of a drug other than the desired action
side effect