Cellular regulation
This treatment is a selective estrogen receptor modulator used in patients with breast cancer
What is Tamoxifen?
I can be used to treat acute or chronic diarrhea. I am sold over the counter and slow down intestinal contractions and peristalsis.
What is loperamide(Imodium)?
The time is takes for the concentration of a drug in the bloodstream to decrease by 50%
What is half-life?
I go under the tongue.
What is sublingual?
I am a long-acting synthetic corticosteroid used to treat inflammation and suppress an overactive immune system.
What is dexamethasone?
I am a type of chronic pain management that comes in a patch used for patients with cancer.
What is a Fentanyl Duragesic Patch?
I am used to increase gut motility by blocking dopamine receptors and increasing muscle contractions in the upper digestive tract.
What is Reglan (metoclopramide)?
I am lab levels that must be checked when taking nephrotoxic antibiotics like Vancomycin.
What is a peak and trough?
I am injected into the muscle tissue in the deltoid, hip or buttocks.
What is an IM injection or intramuscular?
I am an immunosuppressant. I work by slowing down the growth of fast-diving cells like cancer cells or overactive immune cells.
What is methotrexate?
I am the most common antiemetic medication used for patients who suffer from chemo induced nausea.
What is Zofran (ondansetron)?
I am a histamine-2 blocker that decreases stomach acid production.
What is Pepcid(famotidine)?
I am an unintended or dangerous response to a drug at normal doses.
What is adverse drug reaction?
I am injected in the superficial layer just under the skin most commonly in the abdomen area.
What is subcutaneous (SQ, SC)?
I am used to treat SLE (lupus) I help control inflammation and reduce the frequency of flares. I can cause retinal toxicity.
What is hydroxychloroquine (Plaquenil)?
I am a form of synthetic marijuana used to stimulate appetite.
What is Marinol(dronabinol)?
I am a pancreatic enzyme replacement. I must be taken with food to break down the fat, protein and carbohydrates.
What is pancrelipase (Creon)?
When a doctor writes an order to be given 4 times daily not every 4 hours.
What is QID?
I am a route that is used when a patient has a feeding tube.
What is OG, PGT, or NG?
I am an anti-histamine used to treat allergic reactions.
What is Benadryl (diphenhydramine)?
I am used to treat oral mucositis. I am a combo drug of an antibiotic, antifungal, steroid and an antihistamine.
What is Stanford mouthwash?
I am a powder that mixes clear in water as a gentle laxative.
What is Miralax?
This term is written as an order to be given before meals.
What is AC?
I am given in a vein. I hang out next to a bag of fluids.
What is intravenous piggy back (IVPB)?
I am used to control the body's emergency "fight-or-flight". I can treat anaphylaxis, cardiac arrest, and asthma.
What is Epinephrine?
I am a white liquid medication that can be used to treat cachexia and increase appetite.
What is megesterol (Megace)?
I am an antibiotic and antiprotozoal used to treat bacterial and parasitic infections like C. Difficile. We teach our patients not to drink alcohol on this medication.
What is Flagyl (metronidazole)?
This term is written for the medication to be given at bedtime.
What is QHS?
This route would be written for a suppository.
What is PR?
This drug is the most common NSAID that reduces hormone-like substances in the body that trigger inflammation.
What is ibuprofen (Motrin)?