Ramont Ch. 29 Vocab

substance administered to cure, treat, relieve, or prevent disease; a drug

written direction for the preparation and administration of a drug

family name of a drug

desired effect; reason the drug is prescribed

unintended drug action

severe side effects or drug reactions

the effect from an overdosage or from ingestion of a drug intended for external use

buildup of a drug in the blood because of impaired metabolism or excretion

reaction to the immune system because of a drug

when a person requires a higher dosage in order to recieve the same theraputic effect.

unexpected bodily response that causes abnormal effects in a patient.

Problems that occur when two drugs interfere with eachothers purpose and effect.

disease caused unintentionally by medical therapy

the time it takes for the body to reduce the concentration by one half

when the drug passes into the blood stream

medication give immediately on only once.

medication that can or may be given indefinitely.

"as-needed order"

decimal system based on units of ten

system of measurements that predates the metric system

measures commonly used in the home, including drops, teaspoons, tablespoons, cups, and glasses

method of calculating a medication dose for a child using their height and weight.

equipment used to administer parenteral medications

part of the needle that fits onto the syringe

shaft part of a needle, which is attached to the hub

the slanted part of the tip of a needle

administration of a medication under the tongue

pertaining to the cheek; in medication administration, it means next to the mucous membranes of the cheek

injectable medications

injection into the dermis or skin

below the skin

injection into the muscle

injection into the vein

clear glass container designed to hold a single dose of a drug

small glass bottle with a sealed rubber cap; contains medication

preparations for the eye

preparations for the eye