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Study of poisons
Toxicology
The way in which a drug produces its effects
mechanism of action
abnormal immune response to a substance (one system effected)
allergic reaction
drug dosage that has not pharmacological effect because it has inactive (inert) ingredients
placebo
Created the drug schedule which has 5 levels (I-V). I being high potential for abuse and no accepted medical use
Controlled substance act of 1970
Used to prevent disease or illness
Prophylactic
absorption by way of mucosa
buccal, oral, rectal routes
undesirable and potentially harmful drug effect
adverse effect (reaction)
a drug's therapeutic value
efficacy
neutralize poison by changing it's chemical nature
chemical antidote
drug that causes birth defect
teratogen
loop of Henle, K+ sparing, HCTZ are examples of these.
Diuretics
severe abnormal reaction to substance (more than one system effected)
anaphylaxis
having multiple prescriptions at one time
polypharmacy
prevent absorption of poison (charcoal)
mechanical antidote
antihistamines, bronchodilators, oral or inhaled steroids are examples of these
drugs that work in the respiratory system
length of time required for 50% of the drug to be eliminated from the body
half-life
adverse effect that is expected but not allergic in nature
side effect
patient's name, dosage, date of order, quantity, route, name of drug, refills, DEA number
components of prescription
patient, drug, dose, time, route, documentation
6 Rights of drug administration
antianginal, antihypertensive, antiarrhythmic and anticoagulant drugs
drugs that work in the cardiovascular system
combined effects of drugs more intense than individual effects of each
synergism
administer until discontinuation order is written or specified termination date/time is reached
routine order
produced by administration of vaccines or other forms of immunization
artificial immunity
specifies condition for which drug is to be administered
standing order