Chapter 21 – Pharmacology – Flashcards
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The combination of two drugs can cause an effect that is greater than the sum of the individual effects
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Synergism
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Insertion of suppositories are
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Rectal adminstration
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Drugs are swallowed and absorbed through the intestinal tract
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Oral
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Drugs are injected through a syringe into a muscle, vein or body cavity
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Parenteral administration
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Aerosols are administered in this way
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Inhalation
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Drugs are applied on the skin
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Topical
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What is anaphylaxis
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A type of hypersensitivity reaction
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Drugs that block release of a substance that causes allergic reactions are called
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Antihistamines
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Morphine
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Analgesic drug
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Beta-blocker
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Cardiovascular drug
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Heparin
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Anticoagulant drug
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Estrogen
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Endocrine drug
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Amphetamine and caffiene
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Stimulant drug
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What is the effect of a diuretic
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Lowers blood pressure by promoting fluid excretion from the kidney
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Penicillin is an example of which type of drug
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Antibiotic
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A drug that works against fever is
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Antipyretic
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Drugs that control anxiety and severe disturbances of behavior
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Tranquilizers
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Drugs that relax without necessarily producing sleep
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Sedatives
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Drugs used to relieve pain, induce sleep and suppress cough
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Analgesic
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Drugs that produce loss of sensation throughout the entire body
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Anesthetics
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Drugs to treat epilepsy
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Anticonvulsants
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Agent that excites and promotes activity
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Stimulant
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Drug that promotes vomiting
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Emetic
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Drug that relieves chest pain
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Antianginal
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Hypersensitivity reaction
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Anaphylaxis
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Drug that is given by injection
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Parenteral
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Legal, non-commercial name for a drug
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Generic
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Harmful effects of a drug
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Toxicity
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Drug that relieves pain
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Analgesic
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Drugs that are applied locally on the skin
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Topical
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Drug that restores heart to a regular cycle
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Antiarrhythmic
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Unexpected effect produced in a sensitive individual, but not seen in most patients
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Idiosyncrasy
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Agent given to counteract an unwanted effect of a drug
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Antidote
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Harmful effects of a drug
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Toxicity
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Drug action in which the combination of two drugs causes an effect that is greater than the sum of the individual effects of each drug alone
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Synergism
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Central nervous system (CNS) stimulant
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Amphetamine
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Drug that relieves constipation
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Cathartic
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Drug that stops the action of epinephrine at sites on receptors of heart muscle cells
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Beta-blocker
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Drug that lowers body temperature
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Antipyretic
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Antibiotic substance
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Erythromycin
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Pertaining to the delivery of a drug within the membranes lining the spinal cord
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Intrathecal
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Factor in the patients condition that prevents the use of a drug or treatment
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Contraindication
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Drug that acts as a sedative
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Benzodiazapine
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Pertaining to killing microorgansms
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Bactericidal
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Drug that prevents abnormal brain activity
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Anticonvulsant
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Drug that opens airways
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Bronchodilator
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Particles of drug suspended in air
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Aerosol
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Tube for introducing or withdrawing fluids
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Syringe
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Drug that prevents vomiting and nausea
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Antinauseant
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Pertaining to giving a drug by injection into the skin. muscles or veins
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Parenteral
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Drug that blocks the action of histamine and helps prevent symptoms of allergy
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Antihistamine
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Anthistamine
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Relieves allergic symptoms
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Analgesic
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Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID)
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Stimulant
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Caffeine or amphetamines
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Sedative
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Phenothiazines
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Tranquilizer
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Barbiturate
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Antidiabetic
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Insulin
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Antibiotic
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Penicillin or erythromycin
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Drug that widens blood vessels
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Vasodilator
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Drug that reduces blood pressure
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Antihypertensive
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Drug that strengthens the force and efficiency of the heartbeat
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Digoxin
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Drugs the narrows blood vessels
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Vasoconstrictor
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Drug that prevents chest pain due to ischemia
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Antianginal
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Drug that reduces lipids in blood
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Cholesterol lowering drug
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Drug that promotes excretion of urine, lowering blood pressure
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Diuretic
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Anticonvulsant
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Epilepsy
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Antocoagulant
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Thrombosis
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Antacid
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Epigastric discomfort
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Antibiotic
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Bacterial pneumonia
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Tranquilizer
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Severe behavior disturbances and anxiety
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Analgesic
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Myalgia
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Digoxin
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Congestive heart failure
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Antihistamine
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Anaphylaxis
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Antihypertensive
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High blood pressure
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Progestins
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Abnormal uterine bleeding due to hormonal imbalance
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Amphetamine
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Central nervous system stimulant
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Antiemetic
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Agent that acts against vomiting
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Diuretic
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Agent that lowers blood pressure by increasing the release of urine
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Narcotic
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Habit forming drug that produces sleep and stupr
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Hypodermic
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Pertaining to under the skin
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Erythromycin
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Antibiotic
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Laxative
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Drug that relieves constipation
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Analgesic
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Drug that relieves pain
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Toxicity
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Harmful effects of drugs
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Additive action
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Combination of two similar drugs is equal to the sum of the effects of each
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Commercial name for a drug; trademark or trade name
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Brand name
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Exaggerated hypersensitivity reaction to a previously encountered drug or foreign protein
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Anaphylaxis
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Physical and psychological dependence on and craving for a drug
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Addiction
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Particle of a drug suspended in air
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Aerosol
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Chemical formula for a drug
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Chemical name
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Factor in patient's condition that prevents the use of a particular drug or treatment
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Contraindication
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Legal, noncommercial name for a drug
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Generic name
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Combination of two drugs give less than an additive effect
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Antagonistic action
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Agent given to counteract an unwanted effect of a drug
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Antidote
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Drug action on which the combination of two similar drugs is equal to the sum of the effects of each
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Additive action
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Study of new drug synthesis; relationship between chemical structure and biological effect
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Medicinal chemistry
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Condition caused by treatment given by physicians or medical personnel
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Iatrogenic
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Drugs are given by mouth
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Oral administration
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Administration of drugs in gaseous or vapor form through the nose or mouth
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Inhalation
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Drugs are given by injection into the skin, muscles or veins
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Parenteral administration
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Study of interaction of drugs and their target molecules, enzymes or cell surface receptors
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Molecular pharmacology
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Location for preparing and dispensing drugs
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Pharmacy
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Specialist in preparing and dispensing drugs
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Pharmacist
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Study of the effects and strength of a drug within the body
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Pharmacodynamics
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Drugs are inserted through the anus into the rectum
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Rectal administration
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