Terminology
Expected, undesirable, but tolerable effect of medication.
What is side effect
M.A.C.
What is "monitored anesthesia care"
Gas or aerosol
What is inhalation
Colors or marks tissue.
What is dye
Gelatin powder or sponge that deposits fibrin.
What is Gelfoam
The overall period of time that the effects of the medication occur.
What is duration
PRN
What is "as needed"
Placed on the tongue.
What is sublingual
Constricts pupil.
What is miotic
Bovine enzyme applied directly to site; soaked in gelatin sponges, never injected IV.
What is thrombin
Conditions or circumstances under which a medication should not be used.
What is contraindication
PO
What is "by mouth"
Placed in the mouth and swallowed.
What is PO
Prevents clot or thrombus formation.
What is anticoagulant
Vasoconstrictor mixed with Gelfoam or soaked sponges.
What is epinephrine
Absorption of a local anesthetic can be slowed by the additive epinephrine, which causes..
What is vasoconstriction
BSS
What is "balanced salt solution"
Placed within a joint.
What is intra-articular
Blocks parasympathetic impulses.
What is anticholinergic or antimuscarinic
Collagen, kept dry prior to placement, triggers platelet aggregation.
What is Avitene
The term used to describe the entire process of absorption, distribution, biotransformation/metabolism, and excretion is called...
What is pharmacokinetics
gtt
What is "drop"
Placed into the subarachnoid space.
What is intrathecal
Paralyzes the ciliary muscle of the eye.
Who is cycloplegic
Caustic pencil or solution on a swab stick for cervical or nasal bleeding.
What is silver nitrate