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Activated Charcoal
a powder, usually premixed with water, that will absorb some poisions and help prevent them from being absorbed by the body.
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Contraindicatons
specific signs or cicumstances under which it is not approriate and may be harmful to administer a drug to a patient.
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Epinephrine
A drug that helps to constrict blood vessels and relax passages of the airway. It may used to counter a severe allergic reation.
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Indications
Specific signs or circimstances under whic it is appropriate to administer a drug to a patient.
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Inhaler
A spray device with a mouthpiece that contains an aerosol form of a medication that a patient can spray into his/her airway.
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Nitroglcerin
A drug to helps dialte the coronary vessels that supply the heart muscle with blood.
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Oral Glucose
A form of glucose ( a kinf of sugar) given to treat and awake patient (who is able to swallow) with an altred mental status and a history of diabetes.
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Oxygen
A gas commomly founfin the atomosphere. Pure oxygen is used as a drug to treat any patient whos medical or traumatic condition that may cause him to be hypoxic, or low in oxygen.
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Pharmacology
the study of drugs, their sources, characteristics, and effects.
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Side Effects
any action of a drug other than the desired effect.
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