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Pharmacology - Unit 1 - CCC Nursing
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Pharmacology
Undergraduate 1
08/07/2011

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biological
Definition
general term for medicinal commpounds that are prepared from living organisms
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drug
Definition
any substance that when taken into a living organism may modify one or more of its functions
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materia medica
Definition
branch of science dealing with all drugs used in treatment of disease
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pharmacist
Definition
druggist, one who is licensed to prepare and dispense drugs
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pharmacodynamics
Definition
study of drugs and their actions on living organisms
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pharmacokinetics
Definition
study of metabolism and action of drugs
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pharmacology
Definition
study of medicines
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pharmacopeias
Definition
information concerning the standards of drug purity, strength and direction for synthesis
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therapeutic
Definition
having medicinal or healing properties
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toxicology
Definition
study of toxic substances
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complimentary and alternative therapies
Definition
natural plant extracts, herbs, vitamins, dietary supplements
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chemical name
Definition
standard nomenclature established by the IUPAC
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generic name
Definition
drug name assigned by the US Adopted Name Council
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Trade name or proprietary name
Definition
name assigned by the company marketing the drug (brand name or product name)
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pharmacokinetics
Definition
study of the metabolism and action of drugs
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absorption
Definition
the process in which the medication enters the bloodstream.
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distribution
Definition
the process of delivering the medication to the target cells and the tissue
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metabolism
Definition
chemical alteration of a drug by the body (also called biotransformations)
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excretion
Definition
the process by which the by-products of metabolism are eliminated from the body
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pharmacodynamics
Definition
study of the biochemical and physiological effects of drugs and the mechanisms of drug action and the relationship between drug concentration and effect
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therapeutic effects
Definition
desired or intentional effects of a particular drug
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agonist
Definition
a drug that binds to a receptor of a cell and triggers a response by the cell
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antagonist
Definition
a substance tha tends to nullify the action of another, as a drugs that binds to a cell receptor without elicting a biological response
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cumulative effects
Definition
building up of the drug affects, client unable to metabolize the drug before the next dose is given
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half life
Definition
period of time required for the concentration or amount of drug in the body to be reduced, duration of action of drug
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hypersensitivity reactions
Definition
the patient is unusally sensitive
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idiosyncratic reations
Definition
when a person exhibits an abnormal or peculaiar response to a drug
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potentiation
Definition
when two drugs are taken together and one of them intensifies the action of the other
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secondary reactions
Definition
diagnosis that occurs because of the use of the drug
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synergistic
Definition
two drugs are taken together that are similar in action
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tolerance
Definition
develops when the response to the same dose of the drug decreases with repeated use
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toxicity
Definition
the systemic effects of a drug that are related to the overall level of the medication in the bloodstream
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anaphylaxsis
Definition
severe allergic reaction, potential for vascular collapse, bronchospasm, shock
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bacteriocidal
Definition
capable of killing bacteria
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bacteriostatic
Definition
limits the reproduction of bacteria, slows the growth
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broad spectrum
Definition
covers a wide variety of bacterial activity
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drug rash
Definition
lesions to the skin caused by a drug, urticaria or hives most predominent type
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leukopenia
Definition
decreased # of WBC, may be drug induced
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fat soluable
Definition
binds with fat
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water soluable
Definition
dissolves in water
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nephrotoxicity
Definition
toxic to kidneys
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ototoxicity
Definition
toxic to the acoustic nerve
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soft capsule
Definition
soft gelatin cover that contains medication in a powder, granule, or liquid, disintegrates in stomach
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hard capsule
Definition
hard gelatin cover that contains medication in a powder, granule or liquid, disintegrates in small intestine
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enteric coated
Definition
hard pill with a hard covering that decreases stomach mucosa irritation and help to pass through stomach to the small intestine for disintegration and absorption
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extract
Definition
concentrate preparation of a vegetable or animal drug
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lozenges (troche)
Definition
medicated tablet or disc
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ointment
Definition
drug combined with oil base for external application
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powder
Definition
substance obtained from grinding a solid, often mixed with liquid before administration
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suppositories
Definition
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suppositories
Definition
fused medication in bullet shape; at room temp. solid; as it reaches body temperature melts and is absorbed
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tablets
Definition
medication is shaped by molding or compressing the medication into a solid round form
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scored tablets
Definition
form shaped by compressing the medication into a solid round form that has lines across the solid round form
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elixirs
Definition
has a water/alcohol base; usually clear and flavoring or sweetner is added
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liniments
Definition
oily preparation with an alcoholic vehicle used on the skin
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lotions
Definition
liquid suspension used to soothe and protect the skin; emollient liquid, may be clear solution or suspension
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syrup
Definition
medication dissolved in concentrated solution of sugar and water
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cream
Definition
non-greasy, semisolid preparation for topical application
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transdermal patch
Definition
contained in a patch, applied to the skin, permits gradual but controlled absorption
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gel or jelly
Definition
translucent or clear semisolid substance which liquefies when applied to the skin
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paste
Definition
thick ointment used for local application to the skin
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suspensions
Definition
prep of a finely divided, undissolved substance compressed in a liquid
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oral dissolvable films
Definition
water-soluble polymers with a rapid disintegration rate into the blood stream
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theraputics
Definition
branch of medicine concerned with prevention of disease and treatment of suffering
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FDA
Definition
started in 1988 to determine safety of drugs before they are marketed; protects public, determines drugs to be available OTC
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Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER)
Definition
facilitates the availability of safe, effective drugs, keep unsafe drugs off the market, provide clear information to the public for safe use
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FTC
Definition
controls the advertising of drugs
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DEA
Definition
enforces Controlled Substance Act, researches dangerous drugs and monitors for drug abuse, watches how drugs are dispensed and how often
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bioavailability
Definition
a measurement of the extent of a therapeutically active drug that reaches the systemic circulation and is available at the site of action
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metabolites
Definition
byproducts of drug
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ampule
Definition
a small sterile glass container that contains a single dose of a drug solution
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dermis
Definition
the layer of skin below the epidermis, contains blood/lymphatic vessels, nerves, glands and hair follicles
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epidermis
Definition
the superficial avascular layers of the skin
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intramuscular
Definition
into the muscle tissue
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intrathecal
Definition
into the spinal canal
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intravenous
Definition
into a vein
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subcutaneous
Definition
beneath the skin
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vial
Definition
glass container with a metal-enclosed rubber seal
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prefilled cartridge
Definition
sterile cartridge with needle to be placed into a cartridge holder
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intraarticular
Definition
into a joint
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intradermal
Definition
into the dermal layer of skin
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