Emt Chapter 7 Principles Of Pharmacology

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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 therapeutic effect of a medication on the body

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action

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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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The process of binding or sticking to a surface

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adsorption

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A medication that causes stimulation of receptors.

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agonist

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A medication that binds to a receptor and blocks other medications.

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antagonist

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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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aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid or ASA)

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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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contraindications

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The amount of medication given on the basis of the patient's size and age.

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dose

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When the EMT directly administers the medication to the patient.

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EMT-administered medication

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Medications that enter the body through the digestive system.

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enteral medications

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A substance produced by the body (commonly called adrenaline), and a drug produced by pharmaceutical companies that increases pulse rate and blood pressure; the drug of choice for an anaphylactic reaction.

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epinephrine

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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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The original chemical name of a medication (in contrast with one of its "trade names"); the name is not capitalized.

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generic name

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A condition characterized by a low blood glucose level.

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hypoglycemia

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The therapeutic uses for a specific medication.

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indications

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Breathing into the lungs; a medication delivery route.

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inhalation

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The effect that a medication is expected to have on the body.

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intended effect

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An injection into a muscle; a medication delivery route.

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intramuscular (IM) injection

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A delivery route in which a medication is pushed through a specialized atomizer device called a mucosal atomizer device (MAD) into the naris.

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intranasal (IN)

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Into the bone; a medication delivery route.

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intraosseous (IO)

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An injection directly into a vein; a medication delivery route.

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intravenous (IV) injection

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A chemical substance that is used to treat or prevent disease or relieve pain.

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medication

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A miniature spray canister used to direct medications through the mouth and into the lungs

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metered-dose inhaler (MDI)

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A device that is used to change a liquid medication into a spray and push it into a nostril.

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mucosal atomizer device (MAD)

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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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By mouth; a medication delivery route.

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oral

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A simple sugar that is readily absorbed by the bloodstream; it is carried on the EMS unit.

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oral glucose

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Medications that may be purchased directly by a patient without a prescription.

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over-the-counter (OTC) medications

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A gas that all cells need for metabolism; the heart and brain, especially, cannot function without oxygen.

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oxygen

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Medications that enter the body by a route other than the digestive tract, skin, or mucous membranes

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parenteral medications

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When the EMT assists the patient with the administration of his or her own medication.

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patient-assisted medication

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When the EMT adminsters medication to him or herself or to a partner.

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peer-assisted medication

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Through the mouth; a medication delivery route; same as oral.

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per os (PO)

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Through the rectum; a medication delivery route.

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per rectum (PR)

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The process by which a medication works on the body.

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pharmacodynamics

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The study of the properties and effects of medications.

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pharmacology

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The simultaneous use of multiple medications by a patient as typically seen in elderly people.

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polypharmacy

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Medications that are distributed to patients only by pharmacists according to a physician's order.

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prescription medications

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Any effects of a medication other than the desired ones.

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side effects

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A liquid mixture that cannot be separated by filtering or allowing the mixture to stand.

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solution

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Injection into the tissue between the skin and muscle; a medication delivery route.

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subcutaneous (SC) injection

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Under the tongue; a medication delivery route.

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sublingual (SL)

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A mixture of ground particles that are distributed evenly throughout a liquid but do not dissolve.

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suspension

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Lotions, creams, and ointments that are applied to the surface of the skin and affect only that area; a medication delivery route.

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topical medications

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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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Through the skin; a medication delivery route.

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transcutaneous (transdermal)

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Actions that are undesirable but pose little risk to the patient.

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unintended effect

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Actions that can be harmful to the patient.

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untoward effects