Types of Pain
Pain that originates from the skin or mucous membranes.
Superficial Pain
Decreases elimination of many drugs that are renally excreted
Cranberry
The time requires for half of an administered dose of a drug to be eliminated by the body
Half-Life
Provides relatively constant rate of drug absorption; one patch can last 1-7 days depending on the drug
Transdermal
Maintains integrity of body functions when the patinet is recovering from illness or trauma
Supportive Therapy
Pain that originates from the organs or smooth muscles.
Visceral Pain
May increase the effects of barbiturates and alcohol.
Kava
The study of the biochemical and physiologic interactions of drugs at their sites of activity
Pharmacodynamics
Delivers medication directly to affected area; decreases likelihood of systemic drug effects
Topical
The goal is to make the patient comfortable as possible. Relief from symptoms of pain and stress of a serious illness.
Palliative Therapy
Pain that is sudden and usually subsides when treated.
Acute Pain
At high doses, possible interference with cardiac, anti diabetic, or anticoagulant drugs
Ginger Root
The study of what happens to a drug from the tie it is put into the body until the parent drug and all metabolites have left the body
Pharmacokinetics
Provides rapid absorption; drugs delivered directly to lung tissues where most of these drugs exert their actions
Inhalation
Supplies the body with a substance needed to maintain normal function, may it be needed because it can’t be made by the body or it is produced in insufficient quantity
Supplemental Therapy
Pain that originates from the skeletal muscles, ligaments, or joints.
Somatic Pain
Possible interference with hypoglycemic therapy and with the anticoagulant Warfarin (Coumadin)
Garlic
The lowest concentration of drug reached in the body after it falls from its peak level usually measured in a blood sample
Trough Level
Provides rapid onset and allows more control of drug level in the blood. Possible discomfort for patient
Intravenous (IV)
Often involves more intensive treatment and is implemented in the acutely ill or critically ill
Acute Therapy
Pain that is thought to account for most migraine headaches.
May change the effects of hormones in oral contraceptive drugs to patches
Saw Palmetto
The maximum concentration of a drug in the body after administration usually measured in a blood sample
Peak Level
Rectal
Doesn’t eradicate pre-existing problems the patient may have but will prevent progression of a disease or condition. Used in treatment of chronic conditions
Maintenance Therapy