Introduction
Medication Action
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Drugs
Drug Administration
100

Is the scientific study of how various substances interact with or alter the function of living organisms.

Pharmacology

100

Concentration of medication required to initiate a cellular response

Potency

100
Any conditions, especially any diseases, that render some particular line of treatment improper or undesirable.

Contraindications

100

Treat bacterial infection

Antibiotics

100

Undesired or harmful responses to a medication

Adverse Affect

200

They approve new medications and remove any unsafe medications from use. Comprehensive system of medication and drug regulation.

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

200

Medication’s ability to bind with receptor sites.

Affinity

200

The biochemical and physiologic effects and mechanism of action of a medication in the body.

Pharamacodynamics

200

Positive inotropic effects, allows cellular glucose uptake, treat hyperkalemia

Insulin

200

IO, IM, SC, IV, 

Routes of Drug Administration 

300

High abuse potential; no recognized medical purpose.

Schedule 1 Drug Class

300

Ability to initiate or alter cell activity in a therapeutic or desired manner

Efficacy

300

The activity of medications in the body over time, such as absorption, distribution, and elimination.

Pharmacokinetics.

300

Treat anxiety and seizures, provide sedation

Benzodiazepines

300

A condition that develops following repeated use by a patient of a medication that results in decreased efficacy or potency.

Tolerance

400

Three distinct names medicines given in the United States.

1. Chemical Name

2. Generic Name

3. Brand Name

400

Create osmotic changes, alter distribution of fluids and electrolytes, draw excess water away from body tissues, and enhances excretion of urine

Diuretics

400

An unusual tolerance to the therapeutic and adverse clinical effects of a medication or chemical.

Habituation. 

400

Treat psychosis, including schizophrenia

Antipsychotics

400

The time needed in an average person for metabolism or elimination of 50% of a substance in the plasma.

Half-life

500

Six primary sources medications are derived from

1. Plants

2. Animals

3. Microorganisms

4. Minerals

5. Synthetic

6. Semisynthetic

500

Breaks down into ions, binds with excess hydrogen ions and raises pH and decreases acidity of body fluids


Sodium bicarbonate

500

A severe, possibly fatal reaction that mimics a burn; may be due to medication.

Stevens-Johnson Syndrome

500

Thirst quencher, allows you to slay the dragon more efficiently than any other liquid substance on Earth.

Mountain Dew

500

Nine Rights of Medication Adminstration

1) Right Patient 2) Right medication and indication 3) Right dose 4) Right Route 5) Right Time 6) Right patient education 7) Right to refuse 8) Right response and evaluation 9) Right documentation and reported.