Principles of Pharmacology ch28

addiction

a disease that occurs when a person cannot stop or limit the use of a drug, even after negative consequences have been experienced.

analgesic

A drug that reduces or eliminates pain.

antiarrhythmic

A drug that prevents or alleviates heart arrhythmias.

antibiotic

A drug that destroys or inhibits the growth of bacteria.

anticoagulant

A substance (medications or chemicals)that prevents the clotting of blood.

anticovulsant

A drug used to prevent or reduce the severity of seizures.

antihistamine

A drug that counteracts the effects of histamine.

anti-inflammatory

A medications that prevents or reduces inflammations.

antimalarial

A drug used to treat of prevent malaria.

antiseptic

a substance that inhibits the growth of microorganisms on living tissue.

controlled substance

A behavior-altering or addictive drug or chemical substance whose possession and use are prohibited by or regulated under the federal Controlled Substance Act.

form

Physical characteristics of a medication.

metabolites

By producing of drug metabolisim

National Provider Identifier (NPI)

An identifier assigned by the Center for Medicare and Medical Services (CMS) that classifies the healthcare provider by license and medical specialties.

psychiatrists

Medical doctors who have been specially trained to diagnosed and treat patients with mental, emotional, and behavioral conditions.

reconciling

Comparing a document with another another document to ensure that they are consistent.

side effects

unpleasant effects of a drug in addiction to the desired or therapeutic effect.

therapeutic range

the blood concertation of a medication that are high enough to produce the drugs therapeutic effect.

toxicity

the harmful and deadly effect of a medication that can develop due to the build up of medication or by-products in the body