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