CT DDS Med Cert
What are the 6 factors that influence medication effects?
- Age - Weight - Gender - Underlying disease - Nutritional status - Site or Route of medication
Medication Therapy- the use of specific substances to
- cure - relieve symptoms - prevent disease - diagnose a disease
Medication come from 4 sources
- plants - animals - minerals - synthetic
Spansule
A capsule containing a drug that is time released
Serotonin
A chemical of the brain
Ataxia
A decrease in coordination when walking
Tyramine
A digestive enzyme that interacts with MAOIs
Parasitic
A drug used to treat parasites
No Effect
A medication does not produce at desired effect
Vasodilator
A medication that increase blood flow
Hypoglycemia
A medication to increase the production of insulin by the pancreas
Sedative
A medication used for calming effect
Psychosis
A mental disorder causing disorganization, distortion, and decreased metal capacity
Potassium (K)
A mineral needed for the nerve impulses and muscle contraction in the body works with chloride
Anaphylaxis
A severe, potentially life threatening allergic reaction that requires immediate emergency medical care
OTC medication
Acronym for over-the-counter medication
pc
After meals
Sodium (NA)
An electrolyte needed to maintain fluid balance in the body
prn
As needed
ac
Before meals
AU
Both ears
Histamine
Chemical produced by cells when exposed to allergens
The Rule of Three
Comparing the MAR and the pharmacy label three times before administering the medication
Antiarrythmic
Correcting irregular heart rhythm
Therapeutic
Desired effect
Dysphasia
Difficulty swallowing
Cathartic
Drug used for constipation. Assist in emptying the bowel
Anticoagulant
Drug used to prevent abnormal blood clotting
Sustained release
Enter the blood stream over an extended period of time
Q
Every
qd
Every day or once daily
q4h
Every four hours
QH
Every hour
qhs
Every hour of sleep
qod
Every other day
q2h
Every two hours
qid
Four times a day
Classified controlled medication can be
Habit forming and can be abused
Hypertension
High blood pressure
hs
Hour of sleep
Stat
Immediately
Dystonia
Impaired muscle tone
Akathesia
Inability to sit still
Dyskinesia
Involuntary movement
Antipsychotic Medication
Known as neuroleptics
Tardive dyskinesia
Late onset involuntary movement disorder
LOA
Leave of absence
AS
Left ear
OD
Left eye
Hypotension
Low blood pressure
Suppository
Medication in a cocoa butter base that melts at body temperature when inserted into the vaginal or rectal opening
Unlabeled use
Medication prescribed for a use that has not been approved by the FDA
Stimulants
Medication that increases attention span and decrease hyperactivity
Hypnotics
Medication that promote sleep
Anti-tussives
Medication that suppress the cough reflex; stop a cough (Robotussin)
Bronchodilator
Medication the opens constricted airways
Analgesics
Medication to relieve pain
Neuroleptic
Medication use to treat psychosis
Anticonvulsant
Medication used to control seizures
Antihistamines
Medication used to reduce symptoms of allergies
Anti-Anxiety Meds
Medication used to treat anxiety, tension and nervousness. Ie. Anxiolytics
Tricyclic
Medication used to treat depression
Therapeutic effect
Medication works as it was intended and provided a benefit
Labeled use
Medications prescribed for its FDA approved use.
Antacids
Medications that reduce acid in the stomach
Antipyretic
Medications used to reduce fever
Psychotropic medications
Medications used to treat psychiatric disorders. They affect the central nervous system, how the brain thinks and affects emotions and behavior
Absorption
Movement of medication from the stomach or intenstines in the blood stream.
Objective description
Nothing what was, heard, physically felt, or smelled.
Rebound congestion
Occurs with the long term use of nasal decongestants. The membrane swelling returns when the medication wear off
Medication given on a Empty stomach must be given
One hour prior to eating or two hours after eating
Drug to drug interactions
One or more drug affects another drug in the body
Gingival hyperplasia
Overgrowth of the gums surrounding the teeth
Lethargy
Overwhelming feeling of exhaustion
Pulmonary
Pertaining of the lungs
Enteric
Pertaining to the small intestines
AD
Right ear
Vertigo
Severe dizziness
Chronic illness
Sickness or disease that is of long duration. Cannot be cured will not go away
Acute Illness
Sickness that begins quickly and last a short time
Edema
Swelling of the tissue
Enteric coated medication
Tablets that have a special outside layer to prevent the medication from dissolving in the stomach
Perfusion
The ability of the blood to flow to organs ad tissue caring oxygen and nutrients
Synergistic
The affect of a combination of two or more substances that enhance or increase their desired effect
Lavage
The cleaning out or irrigation of an organ (stomach pumping)
Chemical name
The formula used to produce the medication
Antagonist
The interference of two or more substances that decreases the effect of the medication. One medication decreases the effect of another medication
Pinna
The outside of the ear
Drug to food interactions
The presence of food in the stomach that affects the effect of the medication
Generic name
The short chemical name of a drug. Usually a lower case letter is used
Pharmacology
The study of medication and their actions on the body
Bronchi
The tubes in the respiratory system between the throat and the lungs
Route
The way a medication enters or is applied to the body
Anti-cholinergic Medication
They treat the muscle movement disorders seen with antipsychotic medications
Tid
Three times a day
Bid
Twice a day
Monoamine oxidase inhibitor
Type of drug used to treat depression (MAOI)
Sublingual
Under the tongue
Adverse effect
Unexpected and possibly serious or life threatening effects of a medication
Subjective
When a person tells you about how they feel
