Chapter 12 PHARMACOLOGY

absorption

proccess in which medications travel through body

dose

amount of medication given

indication

reason a medication is given

action

intended effect of drug

capsules

gelatin shells filled with powder or liquid

main factor when determining dose of a med

age

how does nitro relieve pain

arterial dilator, more O2 to brain

brand name that manufacturer gives to med

trade name

fastest way to deliver meds

intavenous

contraindication for aspirin

asthma

what gland produces epinepherine

adrenal

absorption in fat tissue between skin and muscle

subcutaneous

what form does glucose come in usually

gel

government publication listing all meds in USA

united states pharmacopia

parenteral medications

injected

enteral medications

through GI tract

main hormone for flight or fight

epinephrine

what absorption method is nitro

sublingual

undesirable effects that pose little risk

unintended effects

will a metered dose inhaler give same dose every time

yes

epinepherine is good for anaphylactic shock because its a

brochodilator, and vasoconstrictor

Mucosal atomizer device for what route

intranasal

route for through skin over extended period

transcutaneous