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Surgical Tech Pharmacology Chapter 1

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Absorption   show
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show A description of the cellular changes that occur as a result of a drug  
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Adverse Effects   show
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Adverse Reaction   show
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show Hypersensitivity to a drug with symptoms ranging from a rash to an anaphylaxis  
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show Glass container for injectable drugs that must be broken at the neck to withdraw the medication  
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show Severe life-threatening hypersensitivity to a foreign substance or drug; symptoms include dyspnea, chest pain or tightness, life-threatening arrhythmias, and death  
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show Opposing action of a drug that decreases or cancels the effect of another drug  
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show Within the cheek  
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Contraindication   show
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show A drug that is controlled by prescription because of the potential for addiction or abuse  
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Cumulative Effect   show
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show Circulation of a drug to the organs of the body after the drug is absorbed  
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show Amount of drug given for the desired effect  
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show General, common, or nonproprietary name of drug  
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show Body in normal, balanced state  
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Indication   show
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show The process of anesthesia by which an anesthetic gas is inhaled; some respiratory drugs also are inhaled as their route of administration  
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Intra-articular   show
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Intradermal(ID)   show
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show Injected into the muscle  
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show Injected into the vein  
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Local(anesthetic)   show
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Parenteral   show
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Placebo   show
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show Increased effect when two drugs are given simultaneously for greater action than if given separately; also known as synergism  
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Precautions   show
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Route   show
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Subcutaneous   show
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Sublingual   show
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show Applied to a specific area for local effect, usually the skin or mucous membranes  
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show Condition that occurs when a dangerous amount of a drug is given and that can be fatal depending on the drug and body systems affected  
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show Name assigned to a drug by a pharmaceutical company  
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Vial   show
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show GI Tract Routes  
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SL, and Buccal medication   show
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IV, IM, SubQ, ID, Intracardiac, Intra-articular, Intraspinal, Intrathecal   show
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Medication is applied directly on skin or mucous membranes and absorbed in the capillaries   show
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show Inhalation  
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bid   show
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show Cubic centimeters  
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show discontinue  
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show grams  
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gt, gtt   show
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show at bedtime  
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ID   show
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show intramuscular  
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show intravenous  
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KVO   show
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mEq   show
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show milligrams  
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show milliliters  
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show no known allergies  
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show nothing by mouth  
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PO   show
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show as needed  
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show four times a day  
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R   show
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show subcutaneous  
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show sublingual  
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show immediately  
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show tablespoon  
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t,tsp   show
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show three times a day  
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show times  
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Analeptics   show
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Analgesics   show
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show Drugs used to provide anesthesia for surgical procedures; can be delivered by local, regional or general methods  
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Antibiotics   show
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Anticoagulants   show
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Anticonvulsants   show
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show Drugs used to decrease the excretion of urine  
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Antiemetics   show
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Cardiac medications   show
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show Drugs used to stimulate nerve receptors within the central nervous system  
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show Drugs used to increase clotting factors of blood  
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Contrast media   show
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Diuretics   show
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show Drugs used to stain pathological specimens  
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Emetics   show
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Gastric medications   show
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Hemostatic agents   show
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Hormones   show
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Irrigation solutions   show
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Narcotic antagonists   show
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Narcotics   show
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Neuromuscular Blocking Agents   show
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Obstetrical agents   show
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Ophthalmic medications   show
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Sedative/Hypnotic agents   show
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Tranquilizers   show
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show Pharmacokinetics  
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Is when the drug gets into the bloodstream   show
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Is when the drug moves from the bloodstream into the tissues, fluids, and organs of the body   show
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Is the physical and chemical changes that occur as the liver breaks down the drug and prepares it for excretion from the body   show
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show Excretion  
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show Pharmacodynamics  
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show Onset  
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show Peak (effect)  
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Is the length of time between the onset of action and cessation of action   show
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show Indication  
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show Action  
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Are secondary effects and are not the desired effect of the drug   show
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show Adverse effects  
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show Tolerance  
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show nasogastric tube  
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Relaxation   show
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show Desired effect is calmness and decrease of nervousness to the point of the patient being induced to a state of sleep  
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show Desired effect of IV conscious sedation agents and adjuncts to anesthesia in which the patient does not remember the immediate preoperative phase  
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Neuroleptic   show
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Analgesia   show
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Drying Agents   show
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show Desired effect is to reduce or inhibit gastric(stomach) secretions during ohases of surgery and postoperatively  
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Vagal blockade   show
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show Synergist  
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A chemical or drug action that occurs naturally in the body   show
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An action on the nervous system that occurs when a chemical or drug blocks the effect of a chemical or drug occurring naturally in the body (agonist) by combining with and blocking the agonist nervous receptor   show
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show Additive  
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show Antimuscarinic  
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show Aspiration  
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show Capnography  
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Ultrasonic device used to identify and assess vascular status of peripheral arteries and veins by magnifying the sound of the blood moving through the vessel   show
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show Hypnosis  
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show Induction  
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Post Anesthesia Care Unit   show
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show Pharmacology  
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A group of liquids that rasily evaporate; when inhaled produce general anesthesia through interaction with the CNS   show
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show Vasoconstrictor  
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What are the 5 things needed for medication identification   show
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show Schedule or Class I  
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High Abuse potential and a high ability to produce physical and/or psychological dependence and for which there is a current approved or acceptable medical use is what schedule or class of controlled substance   show
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show Schedule or Class III  
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show Schedule or Class IV  
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show Schedule or Class V  
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The ______ ______ of medication describes the application or situations for which the medication is used and the timing of the effects commonly associated with the given medication and dosage.   show
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A substance used as medicine for the diagnosis, treatment, cure, milligation, or prevention of a disease or a condition.   show
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An unavoidable effect or disease induced by pharmacologic therapy.   show
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A reason why a specific drug may be undesirable or improper in a particular situation.   show
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show Adrenalin or epinephrine  
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show Sublimaze, Demerol or fentanyl citrate  
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___________ medications are pharmacologic agents that are prepared in a dosage generally safe to administer without the direction of a physician.   show
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______ medication is injected into the subarachnoid space.   show
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Muscle rigidity, increased production of carbon dioxide, tachycardia, and a significant rapid increase in core body temperature are signs of:   show
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show homeostasis  
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show Liver  
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show 1 quart  
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a condition in which a patient exhibits reduced cardiac output, tachycardia, hypotension, and diminished urinary output.   show
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show Narcan  
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During which stage of general anesthesia might uninhibited movement, vomiting, laryngospasm, hypertension, and tachycardia be seen?   show
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show Passive transport  
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show Oral or rectal  
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Which local anesthetic agents have a rapid onset of action with moderate duration and are part of the amino amide group?   show
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Cricoid pressure or Sellick's maneuver is applied for what purpose?   show
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show 2 mL  
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Iatrogenic   show
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Concentration of a medication refers to the:   show
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What provides a breath-by-breath analysis of end-tidal carbon dioxide?   show
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What would be used to cause an overall reduction in body metabolism?   show
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Referred to as the Amnesia Stage and begins with the initial administration of anesthetic agent to loss of consciousness.   show
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show Stage III  
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Referred to as the Overdose Stage.Dilated and nonreactive pupils mark this stage.   show
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show No organic, physiological, biochemical, or psychiatric disturbance  
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show Mild to moderate systemic disease disturbance: controlled hypertention, history of asthma, anemia, smoker, controlled diabetes, mild obesity, age less than 1 or greater than 70  
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Class 3 classification of patient assessing   show
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show Chemical name  
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show Antibiotics  
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show Contrast Medium  
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show Anticoagulant  
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show Pitressin  
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Neutralizes local anesthetic agents   show
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A drug given to reverse the effects of heparin is   show
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Cefazolin Sodium (Keflex) is a(an)   show
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show diagnostic imaging  
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This is a topical pharmacological agent that aids in hemostasis   show
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A category of drug that decreases inflammation is a (an)   show
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show Papaverine  
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show Antihistamine  
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show Neutralizes action of another drug  
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show renografin  
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show administration with a needle  
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The trade name for epinephrine is   show
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Morphine is used for   show
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show hemostatic agents  
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show Food and Drug Administration  
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A drug that stimulates or prolongs the responce of a drug or physiologic action a a/an   show
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show homeostasis  
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This is a term used to describe the interaction of drug molecules with the target cells. The resulting action is biochemical and physiologic   show
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Prevention of disease or a condition   show
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This is a long term treatment for the prevention of DVT's   show
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show antiemetics  
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show Dyes  
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This decreases postoperative edema related to surgery   show
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increased effect when two drugas are given simultaneously for greater action than if given separately   show
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show Precautions  
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show Neuromuscular blocking agent  
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show Topical medication  
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The drug getting into the bloodstream is   show
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show Bacitracin  
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show Versed  
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The desired effect is a tranquilizing action   show
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show Drug name, (trade and generic), Manufacturer, Strength, Amount, Expiration date  
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This must contain the name of the drug, dose, quantity and timing of medication   show
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show DEA  
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A specific method of delivery of a drug   show
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show Intracardiac  
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show Antagonism  
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HBV, HCV, and HIV may be present in _________________   show
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Hepatitis means _____________________________________________   show
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Changes food into protein, makes proteins that stop bleeding and removes toxins from the body are all functions of ______?   show
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5% of people living in the United States have been infected with _____?   show
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show True  
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The major consequence of HBV infection is the development of _________?   show
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An estimated 5000 people in the U.S. die from _________ each year, caused by HBV.   show
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True or False There is no treatment for chronic HBV infection?   show
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True or False The HBV vaccine is recommended only for healthcare workers?   show
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The most common cause of chronic liver disease in the U.S. is?   show
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True or false Chronic liver disease caused by HCV is the #1 reason for liver transplantation in the U.S.   show
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show False  
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show False  
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True or False The probability of becoming infected with HIV following a work-related exposure is approximately 40%.   show
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show True  
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True or false Death in AIDS patients is usually due to opportunistic infections   show
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True or False It may take years from the time a person is infected with HIV until he/she develops symptoms of AIDS   show
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show Sharps injuries, splash of blood/body fluids to the mucous membranes, and touching non-intact skin without vinyl/latex gloves.  
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show 600,000 - 800,000  
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Needlestick injuries can be prevented by ______   show
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True or False OSHA requires employers to develop an Exposure Control Plan if employees might be exposed to bloodborne pathogens while on the job.   show
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show Safe needle devices  
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show False  
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show True  
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True or False HCV vaccines must be provided at no charge to employees with possible job related exposure to bloodborne pathogens.   show
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show True  
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What is the maneuver performed to reduce the risk of aspiration?   show
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show Hematoma  
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show Right Patient, Right medication, right amount or dose, right time, right route, and right documentation  
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show Bair Hugger  
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show Units  
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show Ratio and proportion  
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show Drug calculation Formula  
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1 kg = 2.2 lbs so what does 50 kg equal?   show
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1 gram = 1000 mg so what does 250 mg equal?   show
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show 200 mcg  
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On the Fahrenheit Scale, freezing is what degrees and boiling is what degrees?   show
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On the Celsius Scale, freezing is what degrees and boiling is what degrees?   show
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show 37  
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Using F = (9/5 x C) + 32 convert 55 degrees C to F   show
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show Standard Dilution Equation  
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In the Standard Dilution Equation C = what and V = what?   show
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show Percentage (%)  
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show mL  
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If you are asked to mix a contrast media of 50mL of .5% contrast, and you have 1% contrast media, what is the amount of 1% contrast media you will need?   show
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You have a weight based medication whose dosage is .04 mg to .1 mg/kg IV and a Repeat dosage of .01 mg/kg every 25 to 60 minutes. If your patient weighs 220 lbs, what would your loading dose be? Your repeat dose? In mL?   show
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