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Give example of a medication from each source: Plants | Aspirin, Morphine, Codiene |
Give example of a medication from each source: Animals | Enzymes |
Give example of a medication from each source: Minerals | Calcium Carbonate |
Give example of a medication from each source: Synthetic | Thyazides |
Chemical name | Scientific name based on compounds chem. structure ex: Propranolol - propan-2-ol |
Generic name | Describes active ingredient of the drug, way to identify drug |
Official name | Name given to drug after it's been found to be of therapeutic use |
Trade name | Drug sold by company under a specific name or trademark |
Side effects | Undesired effect that occurs when med. is given regardless of dose |
Local effect | Effect on specific tissues rather than whole body |
Systemic effect | How drug affects whole body rather than a single organ/tissue |
Idiosyncrasy | Adverse effect that doesn't occur in most patients |
Tolerance | When body gets used to a medicine so more med. / different med. is needed |
Cumulation | Process of blood levels building up of drug, giving therapeutic and toxic effects |
Synergism | Interaction of two or more drugs with major combined effect |
Antagonism | Interaction between two or more drugs that have opposite effects on body |
Absorption | Drugs entering the bloodstream from the site of administration |
Distribution | Drugs passing into cells and the spaces between cells |
Biotransformation | Drugs being broken down into substances that can be excreted |
Excretion | Drugs leaving the body |
6 routes of administration for medications | Oral, Sublingual, Nasal, Topical, Inhalation, Vaginal/Buccal |
Syrup | Heavy sugar and water solution with flavoring |
Spirit | Alcohol mixed with a volatile oil |
Tincture | 10-20% drug solution in alcohol and/or water |
Fluid extract | Highly concentrated alcohol solution |
Elixir | Solution of alcohol, water, sweetener, and aromatics |
Emulsion | Oils and fats suspended in water |
Magma | Mixture of heavy particles and water |
Gel | Thick mixture of fine particles with water |
Liniment | Designed to be rubbed in |
Lotion | Designed to be patted on |
Ointment | Preparation in a base of lanolin or petrolatum |
Opthalmic | Sterile preparation for application in the eye |
1300 hours | 1pm |
1000 hours | 10am |
1230 hours | 12:30pm |
2:30 pm | 1430 hours |
9:00 am | 0900 hours |
3:45 pm | 1545 hours |
ac | before meals |
ASA | aspirin |
ad lib | as desired |
ax | axillary |
bid | 2 times a day |
cap | capsule |
C | celsius |
elix. | elixer |
et | and |
F | farenheit |
GI | gastrointestinal |
GM | gram |
H2O2 | hydrogen peroxide |
K+ | potassium |
L | left |
mg | milligram |
ml or cc | milliliter/cubic centimeter |
MOM | milk of magnesia |
noc | night |
NS | normal saline |
PO | by mouth |
OD | right eye |
OS | left eye |
OU | both eyes |
pc | after meals |
per | through or by |
q | every |
qh | every hour |
QID | 4 times a day |
q2h | every 2 hours |
q4h | every 4 hours |
s | without |
ss | semi or half |
SL | sublingual (under tongue) |
tab | tablet |
tid | 3 times a day |
tr. | tincture |
TPR | temperature, pulse, respirations |
wt | weight |
x | times |
3 layers of skin | epidermis (top), dermis (middle), hypodermis (bottom) |
6 symptoms of skin disorders | dry skin, scaly/rough skin, rashes/itching, open sores, pus-filled bumps, discolored skin |
Contact Dermatitis | itchy rash caused by direct contact with substance or allergic reaction to it |
Ecchymosis | discoloration of the skin resulting from bleeding underneath, typically caused by bruising |
Erythema | type of skin rash caused by injured/inflamed blood capillaries, usually caused by response to drug, disease or infection |
Inflammation | body's process of fighting against things that harm it, in attempt to heal itself |
Psoriasis | skin disease that causes a rash with itchy, scaly patches |
Ulceration | formation of a break on the skin or on the surface of an organ |
Keratolytics | Selsun, Clearsil, Tegrin |
Astringents | Caladryl, Ivy Dry, Tucks |
Protectants | Benzoin Spray |
Antipuritics | Atarax |
Anti-inflammatories | Bactine, Topicort, Cordran |
Anti-infectives | Bactroban, Neosporin, Silvadene |
Antiseptics/Disinfectants | Phisohex,Betadine |
Anesthetics (topical) | Solarcaine, Xylocaine |
Parasiticides | Kwell, Eurax, RID |
Enzymes | Elase, Granulex |
3 components of the Cardiovascular System | heart, blood, blood vessels |
3 components of blood | erythrocytes (red cells), leukocytes (white cells), thrombocytes (platelets) |
6 symptoms of Cardiovascular disorders | chest pain, fatigue, dizzy/faint, SOB, very fast/slow heart beat, swollen limbs |
Angina Pectoris | chest pain or discomfort due to coronary heart disease, when heart muscle doesn't get as much blood as it needs |
Arrhythmia | irregular heart beat, most are harmless, some may be a sign of more serious heart conditions |
Artery | blood vessels that distribute oxygen-rich blood to entire body |
Atherosclerosis | disease of arteries, when fats build up in and on artery walls |
Cyanosis | bluish discoloration of skin resulting from poor circulation or inadequate oxygenation of the blood |
Diastolic Pressure | bottom BP number, pressure in arteries when heart rests between beats |
Edema | swelling caused by excess fluid trapped in body tissue |
Embolism | obstruction of an artery, typically by a clot of blood or an air bubble |
Myocardial Infarction | heart attack, when one or more areas of heart muscle don't get enough oxygen |
Myocardium | muscular layer of heart |
Orthostatic Hypotension | form of low BP that happens when standing after sitting or lying down |
Phlebitis | inflammation of a vein |
Systolic Pressure | top BP number, measures the pressure in your arteries when heart beats |
Thrombus | blood clot formed in situ within the vascular system of the body and impeding blood flow |
Vein | blood vessels that carry blood towards the heart |
Vasonconstrictors | Levophed |
Coronary Vasodilators | NTG, Cardizem, Inderal |
Peripheral Vasodilators | Vasodilan, hydralazine |
Antihypertensives | Lopressor, Altace, Norvasc |
Antiarrhythmics | digoxicin, amiodarone, Inderal |
Cardiac Glycosides | digoxin, Lanoxin |
Antilipemics | Questran |
Anticoagulants | Coumadin |
Hematinics | Ferrous Sulfate |
Coagulants | Mephyton, Vitamin K |
6 components of the Respiratory System | Throat (pharynx), wind pipe (trachea), lungs, voice box (larynx), airways(bronchi), nose/mouth |
6 symptoms of Respiratory disorders | difficulty breathing, lingering chest pain, coughing up blood, cough, mucus, noisy breathing |
Allergen | substance that can cause an allergic reaction |
Alveoli | tiny air sacs at end of bronchioles/ where the lungs and blood exchange O2 and carbon dioxide |
Dyspnea | difficult or labored breathing |
Hypernea | abnormally rapid or deep breathing |
Orthopnea | sensation of breathlesness when laying down relieved by sitting/standing |
Productive cough | wet cough, any cough that produces mucus |
Saliva | keeps mouth moist and comfortable |
Sputum | mixture of saliva and mucus coughed up from the respitory tract, typically from infection disease |
Tachypnea | abnormally rapid breathing |
Narcotic Antitussives | Codeine |
Nonnarcotic Antitussives | Benylin, Tessalon |
Expectorants | Robitussin |
Decongestants | Neo-synephrine, Sudafed |
Antihistamines | Phenergan, Benadryl, Allegra |
Brochodilators | Theodur, Isuperl, Proventil |
Corticosteriods | Flonase, Nasocort |
Antitubercular | Isoniazid, Rifampin |
Respiratory stimulants | Ammonia, Caffeine |
2 components of Central Nervous System (CNS) | Brain & Spinal cord |
2 divisions of Autonomic Nervous System | Sympathetic and Parasympathetic |
6 systems affected by the Autonomic Nervous System | Heart rate, BP, respiration, digestion, sexual arousal, urination |
4 sensory organs | Eyes, ears, nose, skin |
6 components that make up the eye | Sclera, Iris/pupil, retina, cornea, lens, anterior/posterior chambers |
3 components that make up the ear | Inner, middle and outer ear |
6 symptoms of Nervous System disorders | Memory loss, tinging and numbness, lack of coordination, headache, loss of sight and double vision, weakness/loss of muscle strength |
Acoustic | Relates to sense or organs of hearing to sound, or to the science of sounds |
Autonomic | Peripheral nerves that carry signals from the brain and controls involuntary actions in body |
Conjuctivae | Membrane that lines the inner surface of the eyelid and front part of eye |
Convulsion | Sudden, violent, irregular movement of a limb or body, caused by brain disorders, certain toxins, or fever in children |
Impulse | Sudden strong urge or desire to act |
Neuron | Fundamental units of the brain and nervous system, receive sensory input from external world |
Olfactory | f |
Optic | f |
Otic | f |
Tremor | f |
Vertigo | f |
Cholinergics | Prostigmin, Isopto-Carpine |
Cholinergic blockers | Cogentin, Artane, Symmertrel |
Adrenergics | Adrenalin, Isuprel |
Adrenergic blockers | Timpotic, Inderal |
Antidepressants | Zoloft, Prstiq, Celexa |
Nonnarcotic Analgesics | Tylenol, ASA |
Narcotic Analgesics | Codeine, Percodan, Talwin |
Tranquilizers | Valium, Librium |
Sedatives/Hypnotics | Restoril, Ambien, Lunesta |
Anticonvulsants | Lamictal, Depakote, Neurontin |
Antiparkinson | Sinemet, Mirapex, Requip |
Antiglaucoma Agents: | Isopto Carpine, Xalatan |
Hypnotics = | Depressant |
Sedatives = | Depressant |
Antidepressants = | Stimulant |
Anticonvulants = | Depressant |
Analgesics = | Depressant |
Narcotics = | Depressant |