Chapter 9: Surgical Pharmacology and Anesthesia; Matching: Terms

Additive

Given with a medication to alter some aspect of the medication's action

Adverse Effect

Undesirable & potentially harmful effect that can lead to organ damage or failure

Mitigation

Given 1 hour prior to incision to prevent SSI

Duration

The overall period of time that the effects of the medication occur

Onset

Period of time required for the effects of a drug to occur

Peak Effect

Period of time when the maximum effect of a medication occurs

Prophylaxis

Given to reduce the force or intensity of a disease or condition

Side Effect

Expected, undesirable, but tolerable effect of medication

Contraindication

Conditions or circumstances under which a medication should not be used

Tolerance

Effect of medication given over a period of time is reduced