Chapter 21 - Pharmacology Exercises C, E, & F

sublingual administration

administered under the tongue

rectal administration

administered via suppository or fluid into the anus

inhalation

administered via vapor or gas into the nose or mouth

inhalation

aerosol medications

idiosyncrasy

an unexpected effect that may appear in a patient following administration of a drug

topical application

applied locally on skin or mucous membrane

intravenous

blood transfusions

synergism

combination of two drugs is greater than the total effects of each drug by itself

addictive action

combination of two drugs that is equal to the sum of the effects of each

intramuscular

deep injection, usually in buttock

tolerance

effects of a given drug dose become less as treatment continues, and larger and larger doses must be given to achieve desired effect

oral administration

given by mouth and absorbed through the stomach or intestinal wall

parenteral administration

injected via syringe under the skin or into a vein, muscle, or body cavity

topical

lotions, creams, ointments

intrathecal

lumbar puncture

intradermal

skin testing for allergy

rectal

suppositories

oral

tablets and capsules

antagonistic

two drugs give less than an additive effect (action)