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Pharmacology - Study of substances that interact with living organisms through chemical processes. Medical Pharmacology - the SCIENCE of substances used to prevent, diagnose, and treat disease. Indication - The reason or condition for which a particular medication is given. Dose - the "Amount" Single Dose - the amount of medication given at ONE TIME. Maximum Dose - the largest amount of medication given within a certain period of time. "within 24 hours". Cumulative Dose - the SUM of all single doses over a lifetime or a period of time. Strength - Amount of medication per tablet Titration - Administering a medication with VARIABLE strength, interval, and quantity to achieve a desired effect. Contraindication - Reason not to give a medication. Absolute Contraindication - A reason NEVER to give a med. "Allergies". Relative Contraindication - May be acceptable under certain circumstances. "good outweighs the bad".Allergy - Immune response in which there is a HYPERSENSITIVITY response induced by exposure. Side Effect - Unintended, but not surprising consequence of a medication. Therapeutic Effect - Desired change in physiology