L.O.M Chapter 21 – Flashcards
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Molecular Pharmacology
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Interaction of drugs and subcellular entities sucah as enzymes and DNA.
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Toxicology
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Finding proper antidotes to the harmful effects of drugs is part of the speciality.
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Ampicillin
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Generic name drug.
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FDA
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Agency holds the legal responsibility for deciding wether a frug may be distributed and sold.
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Synergism
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Combination of two drugs can cause an effect that is greater than the sum of the individual effects.
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Rectasl Administration
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Suppositories are inserted.
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Oral
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Drugs swallowed and absorbed through intestinal tract.
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Parenteral Administration
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Drugs injected through syringe into muscle, vein, or body cavity.
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Inhalation
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Aerosols administration
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Topical
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Drugs applied on the skin.
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Anaphylaxis
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Hypersensitivity reaction
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Antihistamines
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Drugs that block release of a substance that causes allergic reactions.
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Analgesic Drug
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Morphine
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Cardiovascular Drug
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Beta-Blocker
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Anticoagulant
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Heparin
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Endocrine Drug
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Estrogen
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Stimulant Drug
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Amphetamine and Caffeine
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Effects of Diuretics
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Lowers blood pressure by promoting fluid excertion from the kidney.
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Antibiotic
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Penicillian
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Antipyretic
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Drug that works against fever.
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Tranquilizers
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Drugs that control anxiety and eere distrubances of behavior.
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Sedatives
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Drugs that relax without necessarily producing sleep.
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Analgesic
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Drugs used to relieve pain induce sleep and suppress cough.
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Anesthetics
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Drugs that produce loss of sensation throughout the entire body.
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Anitconvulsant
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Drugs used to treat epilepsy.
