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How are drugs administered?
10 ways drugs are administered1. Intravenous 10. Topical2. Oral3. Buccal4. Sublingual5. rectal6. Intramuscular7. Transdermal8. Subcutaneous9. Inhalational TERM 2
What are pharmacokinetics?
DEFINITION 2 REMEMBER ADMEA. Absorption- entrance of drugs through skin, intestine, veinsD. Distribution- Moving of drug from the bloodstream into body tissues and fluidsM. Metabolism- chemical reactions the drug undergoes in the body.E. Excretion- elimination ( removing) of drug from the body through the bile, urine, breath, skin.The processing of drugs as they move thru our body ( kine) means movement TERM 3
What are chemical names of drug?
DEFINITION 3 -complex; describe drugs molecular structure TERM 4
What are the official names of drugs?
DEFINITION 4
- Given by the Federal Drug Administration (FDA) upon approval; capitalized TERM 5
What are the trade and brand names of
drugs?
DEFINITION 5
- are propriety and assigned and registered by the drugs manufacturer, capitalized.
What are the generic names of drugs?
- non propriety, simple, not capitalized TERM 7
What are the two categories of drug
classification?
DEFINITION 7
- Require a physicians prescription to obtain (Rx)2. Purchased over the counter (OTC) TERM 8
In what three ways are drugs classified
beyond the above two categories?
DEFINITION 8 Within these categories they are further classified by:1. Body system they treat respiratory medication nervous system medication, etc. 2.Drug Use or function narcotic analgesics, antidepressants, etc.
- Chemical Makeup aminoglycosides estrogens opioids, etc. TERM 9
Analgesic
DEFINITION 9 is a drug that relieves pain TERM 10
antibiotic
DEFINITION 10 is a drug that slows down or stops the growth of bacteria, fungi, or parasites.
cardiovascular drug
is a drug that acts to increase the efficiency of the heart and blood vessels TERM 17
emetic
DEFINITION 17 is a drug that induces vomiting TERM 18
endocrine
DEFINITION 18 stimulates the naturally occurring hormones such as estrogens TERM 19
gastrointestinal drugs
DEFINITION 19 are drugs such as antiulcer, antacid, antinauseant, antidiarrheal, laxative, or cathartic, used to relive uncomfortable or possibly dangerous gastrointestinal symptoms TERM 20
sedatives
DEFINITION 20 include hypnotics and barbiturates, which are drugs that relax an individual by depressing the central nervous system
tranquilizer
is a drug that is used to control anxiety TERM 22
Antidepressant
DEFINITION 22 is a drug that elevates mood and treats symptoms of depression
