Pharmacology Terms
The study of drugs and its uses
Pharmacology
Used to improve the quality of life but not cure or treat the disease.
Palliative drugs or care
Limitations on quantities
Schedule VI
Drugs for replacing substances
Magnesium, Potassium Chloride, Saline, Electrolytes, Calcium
Passage of a drug from the site of administration into the blood stream
Absorption
Absorption, Distribution, Metabolism, & Excretion of drugs
Pharmacokinetics
What kind of drugs are given for health maintenance
Vitamins and Minerals
OTC Narcotics drugs
Schedule V
Speed up energy producing functions of cells
Stimulating
Chemical reactions to inactivate drug by converting into a water-soluble compound
Metabolism
How the body responds to drugs
Pharmacodynamics
Drugs that are used to cure a patient.
Antibiotics
Not to be prescribed
Schedule I
Slows the body's natural reactions
Depressing
Removing waste products
Excretion
Drug
Drugs that are used to prevent pregnancy.
Contraceptives
High psychological dependence, Barbiturates
Schedule III
Certain cells or parts of cells are destroyed
Destroying Cells
Transportation of a drug from the bloodstream to the intended area
Distribution
The study of body parts and the science that deals with the function of cells, living tissues and organs.
Anatomy & Physiology
Drugs that are used to prevent disease.
Vaccines
Limited psychological and physical dependence, The PAM family drugs
Schedule IV
Name a medication that has DEPRESSING drug action
antihistamines (Benadryl)
A route of administration into the muscle
Intramuscular