68W Alc Phase 3, Lpc

pharmacology - Answer- study of substances that interact with living organisms through chemical processes medical pharmacology - Answer- science of substances used to prevent, diagnose and treat disease indication - Answer- reason or condition for which a particular medication is given dose - Answer- amount of medication given within a specified period of time single dose - Answer- amount of medication administered at one time maximum dose - Answer- the largest amount of medication either as a single dose or within a period of time cumulative dose - Answer- sum of all single doses over either a lifetime or a period of time strength - Answer- amount of medication contained per tablet, capsule, suppository, etc titration - Answer- administering a medication with variable strength, interval, and quantity to achieve and maintain a desired observable physiological effect (pain ctrl) contraindication - Answer- medical reason not to give a medication absolute contraindication - Answer- medical reason to NEVER give a medication relative contraindication - Answer- medical reason a medication should not be given, but may be acceptable in certain circumstances allergy - Answer- immune response in which there is a hypersensitivity response induced by exposure to a particular medication side effect - Answer- unintended, but not surprising consequence of a medication which may require a medication dose be changed or discontinued therapeutic effect - Answer- desired change in physiology for administering the medication therape