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absorption
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process by which drugs are transferred from the site of entry into the body to the bloodstream
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adverse drug effect
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undesirable effects other than the intended therapeutic effect
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allergic effect
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an immune system response that occurs when the body interprets the drug administered as a foreign substance and forms antibodies against the drug
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ampule
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glass flask containing a single dose of medication for parenteral administration
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anaphylactic reaction
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severe reaction occurring immedicately after exposure to a drug; characterized by respiratory distress and vascular collapse
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anaphylasix
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life threatering allergic reaction that results in respiratory distress, sudden severe bronchospasm, and cardiovascular collapse
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antagonist effect
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combined effect of two or more drugs that produces less than the effect of each drug alone
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cumulative effect
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condition that occurs when the body cannot metabolize a drug before additional doses are administered
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distribution
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movement of drugs by the circulatory system to the site of action
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drug tolerance
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tendency of the body to become accustomed to a drug over time; larger doses are required to produce the desired effects
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excretion
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removal of a drug from the body
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generic name
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name assigned by themanufacturer who first develops a drug; it is often derived from the chemicalname
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half-life
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the amount of time it takes half a dose of a drug to be eliminated from the body
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idiosyncratic effect
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unusual, unexpected response to a drug that may manifest itself by overresponse, underresponse, or response different from the expected outcome
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inhalation
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act of breathing in; synonym for inspiration; - administration of a drug in solution via the respiratory tract
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intradermal injection
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injection placed just below the epidermis
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intramuscular injection
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an injection into deep muscle tissue, usually of the buttock, thigh,or upper arm
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intravenous route
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injection of a solution into the vein
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metabolism
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chemical changes in the body by which energy is provided; - breakdown of a drug to an inactive form; also referred to as biotransformation
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mini-infusion pump
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syringe pump - for intermittent infusion is battery operated and allows medication mixed in a syringe to be connected to the primary line and delivered by mechanical pressure applied to the syringe plunger
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official name
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name by which a drug is identified in official publications
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parenteral
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outside of intestines or alimentary canal; popularly used to refer to injection routes
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peak level
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highest plasma concentration of a drug
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pharmacology
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study of actions of chemicals on living organisms
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piggyback delivery system
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intermittent IV administration of medications through a primary IV line, with the additive container positioned higher than the primary IV solution
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placebo
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latin word meaning "I shall please"; an inactive substance that gives satisfaction to the person using it
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prn order
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"as needed" order for medications
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stat order
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immediately
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subcutaneous injection
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injection in to the subcutaneous tissue that lies between the epidermis and the muscle
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synergistic effect
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combined effect of two or more drugs is greater that the effect of each drug alone
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teratogenic
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known to have potential to cause developmental defects in the embryo or fetus
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therapeutic range
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that concentration of drug in the blood serum that produces the desired effect without causing toxicity
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topical application
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application of a substance directly to a body surface
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toxic effect
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specific groups of symptoms related to drug therapy that carry risk for permanent damage or death
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trade name
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drug name selected and trademarked by the company marketing the drug; also called brand name or proprietary name
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trough level
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the point when a drug is at its lowest concentration
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vial
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glass bottle with self-sealing stopper through which medication is removed; may be single or multiple dose
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volume-control administration set
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equipment commonly used for infusing solutions into children - intermitten intravenous infusion, medication diluted with a small amount of solution and administered through the patient's intravenous line
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z-track technique
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zigzag technique used to administer medications intramuscularly
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