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09/16/2013

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Absorption
Definition
The process by which medications travel through body tissues until they reach the bloodstream
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Action
Definition
The therapeutic effect of a medication on the body
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Activated Charcoal
Definition
An oral medication that binds and adsorbs ingested toxins in the gastrointestinal tract for treatment of some poisonings and medication overdoses. Charcoal is ground into a very fine powder that provides that greatest possible surface area for binding medication that have been taken by mouth; it is carried on the ems unit
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Adsorption
Definition
The process of binding or sticking to a surface
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Agonist
Definition
A medication that causes stimulation of receptors.
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Aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid or ASA)
Definition
A medication that is an antipyretic (reduces fever),analgesic(reduces pain), anti-inflammatory (reduces inflammation), and potent inhibitor of platelet aggregation (clumping)
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Contraindications
Definition
Conditions that make a particular medication or treatment inappropriate, for example, a condition would not help or may actually harm patient
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Dose
Definition
The amount of medication given on the basis of the patient's size and age
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EMT-administered medication
Definition
When the EMT directly administers the medication to the patient
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Enteral medication
Definition
Medication that enter the body through the digestive system
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Epinephrine
Definition
A medication that increases heart rate and blood pressure but also eases breathing problems by decreasing muscle tone of the bronchiole tree; you may allowed to help the patient self- administer the medication
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Gel
Definition
A semiliquid substance that is administered orally in capsule form or through plastic tubes
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Generic name
Definition
The original chemical name of a medication (in contrast with one of its "trade name") the name is not capitalized
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Hypoglycemia
Definition
An abnormally low blood glucose level
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indications
Definition
The therapeutic uses for a specific medication
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Inhalation
Definition
Breathing into the lungs; a medication delivery route
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Intended effect
Definition
The effect that a medication is expected to have on the body
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Intramuscular (IM) injection
Definition
An injection into a muscle; a medication delivery route
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Intranasal (IN)
Definition
A delivery route in which a medication is pushed through a specialized atomizer device called a mucosal atomizer device (MAD) into the nare
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Intraosseous (IO)
Definition
Into the bone; a medication delivery route
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Intravenous (IV) injection
Definition
An injection directly into vein; a medication delivery route
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Medication
Definition
A chemical substance that is used to treat or prevent disease or relieve pain
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Metered-dose inhaler (MDI)
Definition
A miniature spray canister through which droplet or particles of medication may be inhaled
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Mucosal atomizer device (MAD)
Definition
A device that is used to change a liquid medication into a spray and pushes it into a nostril
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Nitroglycerin
Definition
A medication that increases cardiac perfusion by causing arteries to dilate; you may be allowed to help the patient self- administer the medication
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Oral
Definition
By mouth; A medication delivery route
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Oral Glucose
Definition
A simple sugar that is readily absorbed by the bloodstream; it is carried on the EMT unit
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Over-the -counter (OTC) medication
Definition
Medication that may be purchased directly by patient without a prescription
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Oxygen
Definition
A gas that all cells need for metabolism; the heart and brain, especially, cannot function without oxygen
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parenteral medication
Definition
Medication that enter the body by a route other than the digestive tract, skin, or mucous membranes
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Patient-assisted medication
Definition
When the EMT assists the patient whit the administration of his or her own medication
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peer-assisted medication
Definition
When the EMT administers medication to himself or his partner
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per os (PO)
Definition
Through the mouth; a medication delivery route; same as oral
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per rectum (PR)
Definition
through the rectum; a medication delivery route
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Pharmacodynamics
Definition
The process by which a medication works on the body
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pharmacology
Definition
The study of multiple medications on a regular basis
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polypharmacy
Definition
The use of multiple medication on a regular basis
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prescription medication
Definition
Medication that are distributed to patients only by pharmacists according to a physician's order
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side effects
Definition
Any effects of a medication other than the desired ones
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solution
Definition
A liquid mixture that cannot be separated by filtering or allowing the mixture to stand
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subcutaneous (SC) injection
Definition
injection into the tissue between the skin and muscle; a medication delivery route
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sublingual
Definition
Under the tongue; a medication delivery route
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suspension
Definition
A mixture of ground particles that are distributed evenly throughout a liquid but do not dissolve
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topical medication
Definition
Lotion, creams, and ointments that are applied to the surface of the skin and affect only that area a medication delivery route
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trade name
Definition
the brand name that a manufacturer give a medication; the name capitalized
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transcutaneous (transdermal)
Definition
through the skin; a medication delivery route
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unintended effect
Definition
action that are undesirable but pose little risk to the patient
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untoward effects
Definition
Actions that can be harmful to the patient
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