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Clinical pharmacology - ANSWER Study of drug-human interactions.
Drug efficacy - ANSWER Extent of intended drug effects.
Pharmacokinetics - ANSWER Impact of body on drug behavior.
Pharmacotherapeutics - ANSWER Use of drugs for diagnosis and treatment.
Desired drug outcome - ANSWER Enhances patient adherence to regimen.
Ideal drug properties - ANSWER Predictability, ease of administration, stability.
Reversible action - ANSWER Ability to undo drug harm.
Patient variability - ANSWER Differences affecting drug response.
Family medical history - ANSWER Genetic factors influencing medication response.
Patient age - ANSWER Age-related differences in drug metabolism.
Patient diagnosis - ANSWER Illness affecting drug metabolism.
Metered-dose inhaler - ANSWER Device for delivering asthma medication.
Albuterol - ANSWER Bronchodilator used for asthma relief.
Drug toxicity - ANSWER Harmful effects from excessive drug use.
Acetaminophen - ANSWER Pain reliever and fever reducer.
Hydrocodone - ANSWER Opioid used for pain management.
Drug interactions - ANSWER Effects when multiple drugs are taken.
Assessment phase - ANSWER Gathering information before treatment.
Evaluation phase - ANSWER Monitoring effects after drug administration.
Antihypertensive medication - ANSWER Drugs used to lower blood pressure.
Pain scale - ANSWER 1 to 10 scale for pain assessment.
Compliance - ANSWER Patient adherence to prescribed medication.
Placebo effect - ANSWER Improvement due to belief in treatment.
Drug regimen - ANSWER Schedule and dosage of medication.
Nondrug therapies - ANSWER Alternative treatments alongside medication.
Over-the-counter medications - ANSWER Drugs available without prescription.
Trade name - ANSWER Brand name given to a drug.
Generic name - ANSWER Official name of a drug, simpler.
Jitteriness - ANSWER Nervousness or restlessness from medication.
Vital signs - ANSWER Measurements of essential body functions.
Postoperative Pain - ANSWER Pain rated 8 on a scale of 1-10.
Nursing Diagnosis - ANSWER Identifies patient's condition as severe pain.
PRN - ANSWER Medication given as needed for pain.
Analgesic Medication - ANSWER Drug used to relieve pain.