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