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18 Cards in this Set
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What is the definition of Pharmacology
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The science concerned with the origin, nature, effects and uses of drugs
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Definition of "drug"
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any chemical substance that produces a biological response in a living system
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Name the 5 sources of drug preparation?
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1. synthesis
2. mineral 3. plant 4. animal 5. microorganisms |
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What is the substance called that is mixed with a drug to form its dosage form?
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vehicle
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Name the 5 "rights" of drug administration
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1. The right drug
2. The right amount (dosage) 3. The right patient 4. The right time 5. The right route |
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4 Methods of drug classifications
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1. chemical group (drug family(similar reactions))
2. site of action (mechanism-physiologic effect) 3. therapeutic action (primary effect- what is the drug being used for) 4. Legal classification (Rx or OTC) |
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What determines route of drug administration?
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1. disease being treated
2. area of the body being treated 3. chemical composition of the drug |
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Name 3 main types of drug route administration
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1. Topical
2. Parenteral (injection) 3. Oral/Peroral (PO - by mouth) |
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Name the 6 different types of parenteral route locations
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1. intradermal
2. intravenous 3. intra-arterial 4. intracardiac 5. subcutaneous 6. intramuscular |
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What is the most common oral form of oral dosage?
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tablet/pill
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What is an ointment?
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drug in a semi solid base
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What is a suppository?
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dosage shaped for insertion into a body orifice such as rectum
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What is a troche/lozenge?
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flat disk which is held in mouth until dissolved
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What is a transdermal patch?
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patch applied to the skin where it is absorbed into the bloodstream, released gradually
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What is a suspension?
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one or more drugs in small particles suspended in liquid carrier that is administered orally
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what is a solution?
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form in which one or more drugs are dissolved in a liquid carrier
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what is a tincture?
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an alcoholic solution of a drug
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What is an elixir?
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solution containing water, alcohol, sugar and flavoring taken orally
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