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The process by which medications travel through body tissues until they reach the bloodstream.
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absorption
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The therapeutic effect of a medication on the body.
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action
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An oral medication that binds and adsorbs ingested toxins in the gastrointestinal tract, for treatment of some poisonings and medication overdoses. Charcoal ground into a very fine powder that provides the greatest possible surface area for binding medica
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activated charcoal
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To bind or stick to a surface.
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adsorption
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Situations in which a medication should not be given because it would not help or may actually harm a patient.
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contraindication
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The amount of medication given on the basis of the patient's size and age.
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dose
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A substance produced by the body (commonly called adrenaline), and a drug produced by pharmaceutical companies that increases pulse rate and blood pressure; the drug of choice for an anaphylactic reaction.
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epinephrine
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A semi-liquid substance that is administered orally through capsules or plastic tubes.
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gel
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The original chemical name of a medication (in contrast to one of its "trade names"); not capitalized.
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generic name
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Abnormally low glucose level in the blood.
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hypoglycemia
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A therapeutic use for a specific medication.
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indication
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The active, muscular part of breathing that draws air into the airway and lungs.
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inhalation
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Injection into a muscle; a medication delivery route.
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intramuscular (IM) injection
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Into the bone; a medication delivery route.
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intraosseous (IO)
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Injection directly into a vein; a medication delivery route.
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intravenous (IV) injection
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A miniature spray canister through which droplets or particles of medication may be inhaled.
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metered-dose inhaler (MDI)
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Medication that increases cardiac perfusion by blood flow by causing arteries to dilate; the EMT-B may be allowed to help the patient self-administer the medication.
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nitroglycerin
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By mouth; a medication delivery route.
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oral
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A simple sugar that is readily absorbed by the bloodstream; it is carried on the EMS unit.
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oral glucose
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Medications that may be purchased directly by a patient without a prescription.
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over-the-counter (OTC) medications
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Through the mouth; a medication delivery route; same as oral.
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per os (PO)
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Through the rectum; a medication delivery route.
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per rectum (PR)
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The study of the properties and effects of medications.
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pharmacology
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Medications that are distributed to patients only by pharmacists according to a physician's order.
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prescription medications
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Any effects of a medication other than the desired ones.
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side effects
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A liquid mixture that cannot be separated by filtering or allowing the mixture to stand.
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solution
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Injection into the tissue between the skin and muscle; a medication delivery route.
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subcutaneous (SC) injection
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Under the tongue; a medication delivery route.
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sublingual (SL)
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A mixture of ground particles that are distributed evenly throughout a liquid but do not dissolve.
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suspension
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Lotions, 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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topical medications
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The brand name that a manufacturer gives a medication; capitalized.
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trade name
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Through the skin; a medication delivery route.
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transcutaneous
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Medications that are designed to be absorbed through the skin (transcutaneously).
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transdermal medications
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A gas that all cells need in order to metabolize; the heart and brain, especially, cannot function without it.
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oxygen
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