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LOM ch 21
Definitions
Question | Answer |
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FDA | The agency responsible for deciding whether a drug may be distributed or sold |
Suppositories | are administered rectally |
Oral Meds | when taking these the intestinal track is responsible for the breakdown and absorbs the drugs |
Parental Administration | Medication injected through a syringe into a muscle, vein or body cavity |
Aerosol's | administered through inhalation or particles of drug suspended in the air |
Topical Application | Medication such as creams, ointments are applied on the skin |
Anaphylaxis | A type of hypersensitivity reaction |
Penicillin | A form of antibiotic drug |
Antihistamines | Blocks the action of histamine and helps prevent symptoms of allergy |
Amphetamine and Caffeine | considered to be stimulant drugs |
PDR | Reference book listing drug medications and products |
Pharmacist | Person responsible for preparing distribution of medications |