Pharmacology Study Guide Bundle

Pharmacology Study Guide Overview
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1. Pharmacokinetics Study of drug absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion

2. Generic Name Common name of a drug, not capitalized

3. Brand Name Capitalized trade name of a drug

4. FDA Regulatory body overseeing prescription and OTC drug distribution

5. DEA Regulating agency for controlled substances

6. Nine Rights of Med- Guidelines ensuring safe medication administration
ication Administra-
tion

7. Subcutaneous (SQ) Injection into subcutaneous fat, e.g., insulin

8. Intramuscular (IM) Injection into muscle, e.g., corticosteroids

9. Intradermal (ID) Superficial injection into the dermis, e.g., PPD test

10. Oral Medications Medications taken by mouth in various forms

11. Inhalation Medica- Medications administered through inhalation devices
tions

12. Boxed Warning Maximum allowable dosage within 24 hours

13. Indication Conditions or diseases a drug is used to treat

14. Dosage Considera- Recommended dosage adjustments for specific populations
tions

15. How Supplied Form and strength of medication packaging

16. Administration Instructions on how to administer a medication

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