Drug Storage
Effects from drugs that travel through the bloodstream to affect cells or tissues in various parts of the body
What are Systemic Effects
Chemicals that are known to have specific effects on the body
What are Drugs
The exact description of the medication’s composition and molecular structure
What is the Chemical Name
Two types of solid medications
What are capsules and tablets
by mouth
What is PO
Two drugs together produce a more powerful response than when given separately
What is a Syngergistic Effect
The transportation of a drug from the blood to the intended site of action
What is Distribution
The name is owned by the manufacter
What is the Brand or Trade Name
IV solutions are an example of this form
What are "liquids, solutions, or fluids"
PRN
What is "as needed"
Symptoms include a skin rash, swelling, nasal drainage, itchy eyes or skin, fever,&/or wheezing
What is a Mild Allergic Reaction
The passage of a drug from the site it is administered into the bloodstream
What is Absorption
Drug name is NOT capitalized
What is a Generic Name
Ointments are an example of this form
What is TID
Occurs when the body cannot metabolize and excrete one dose of a drug before the next dose is given
What is a Cumulative Effect
The liver is the site where this process occurs the most
What is Metabolism
What is a Trade or Brand Name
These medication forms contain several doses of a drug
What are "Sustained-Release Tablets or Capsules"
NKA
What is "no known allergies"
The abnormal or peculiar response to certain drugs that are opposite of the expected effect?
What is an Idiosyncratic Effect
The process that occurs in the lungs, sweat, and hair but mostly in the kidneys and small intestine
What is Excretion
What is Generic Medications
These tablets should not be split
What are "enteric coated tablets"
The abbreviation for "before"
What is "a"