front 1 Pharmacology is: | back 1 the study of medications and their actions, including drug origins, properties and usage. |
front 2 Drug is defined as: | back 2 a substance used as medicine for the dianosis, treatment, cure, mitigation, or prevention of disease or condition. |
front 3 Contraindictions are: | back 3 a list of circumstances or medical condtitions under which the medication should not be used. |
front 4 An agonist is: | back 4 a drug that stimulates or prolongs the response of a drug or a physiologic action |
front 5 An antagonist: | back 5 binds to the agonist's receptor site, preventing the agonist from binding there and causing its desired effect. |
front 6 The prefix that designates 1000 times in the metric system is: | back 6 Kilo |
front 7 The basic unit of measure for weight in the metric system is the: | back 7 gram |
front 8 The number of milliliters in an ounce is: | back 8 30 ml |
front 9 The number of milliters in a cup is: | back 9 240 ml |
front 10 Medication used to relieve pain is a/an: | back 10 analgesic |
front 11 A drug for high potential additiona and abuse is a/an: | back 11 controlled substance |
front 12 Anesthesia produced by marked cooling is: | back 12 Cryoansethesia |
front 13 An example of a type of drug used to prevent disease is a/an: | back 13 vaccine |
front 14 The route of administration that produces the most immediate action is: | back 14 IV |
front 15 Saying that a drug is to be given hs means that: | back 15 it should be taken at bedtime |
front 16 The needle gauge most appropriate for local infiltration is: | back 16 25 gauge |
front 17 A contrast medium used when performing a cholangiogram is: | back 17 diatrizoate sodium (Hypaque) |
front 18 Amnesia is: | back 18 lack of recall |
front 19 Anaphylaxis is: | back 19 immediate manifestation of a hypersensitivity to a specific substance, usually resulting in respiratory distress and vascular collapse |
front 20 Anesthesia is: | back 20 lack of sensation |
front 21 Antagonist is: | back 21 a drug that blocks the action of another drug or physiologic action without producing any effect of its own |
front 22 Antimuscarinic means: | back 22 (formerly known as anticholinergic) agents that block cholinergic (parasympathetic) effects, such as salivation and bradycardia |
front 23 Aspiration as applies to anethesia means: | back 23 inadvertent inhalation of gastric contents or a foreign body into the lungs |
front 24 Biotechnology is: | back 24 source of drugs that are genetically engineered in the laboratory; also referred to as recombinant DNA technology |
front 25 Buccal | back 25 refers to the cheek; buccal medication administration is considered topical; the medication is placed between the cheek and the teeth and allowed to dissolve and/or be absorbed |
front 26 Capnography | back 26 system for monitoring the exhaled amount of carbon dioxide |
front 27 Contraindication: | back 27 a reason why a specific procedure or drug may be undesirable or improper in a particular situation |
front 28 Doppler | back 28 ultrasonic device used to identify and assess vascular status of peripheral arteries and veins by magnifying the sound of the blood moving through the vessel |
front 29 Drug: | back 29 13. a substance used as medicine for the diagnosis, treatment, cure, mitigation, or prevention (prophylaxis) of disease or a condition |
front 30 Generic: | back 30 14. nonproprietary name for a drug that is a shortened version of the chemical name or gives a reference to the intended use |
front 31 Homeostasis | back 31 stable physiologic state |
front 32 Hypnosis | back 32 altered state of consciousness in relation to the patient’s perception of the surgical environment and surgical procedure |
front 33 Iatrogenic | back 33 an unavoidable effect or disease induced by pharmacologic therapy |
front 34 Indication | back 34 a reason to perform a specific procedure or prescribe a certain drug |
front 35 Induction: | back 35 The second stage of anesthesia in which the patient is given induction drugs and intubated. The patient's level of consciousness changes from alert to unconscious; reflexes are depressed. |
front 36 Intra-articular | back 36 within a joint |
front 37 Larynogospasm | back 37 22. sudden, involuntary contraction of the larynx that is capable of causing partial or total occlusion of the larynx |
front 38 Intrathecal | back 38 within the subdural space |
front 39 NPO | back 39 nothing by mouth(Latin – nil per os) |
front 40 PACU | back 40 post anesthesia care unit |
front 41 Parenteral | back 41 other than enteral, by injection |
front 42 Pharmacodynamics | back 42 term describing the interaction of drug molecules with the target cells; the resulting action is biochemical and physiologic |
front 43 Pharmacokinetics | back 43 term used to describe the entire process of the drug’s activity within the body; the process of pharmacokinesis involves absorption, distribution, biotransformation (metabolism), and excretion |
front 44 Pharmacology | back 44 the study of drugs and their actions |
front 45 Prophylaxis | back 45 prevention of disease or a condition |
front 46 Synergist | back 46 action of one agent increase the action of the other agent when delivered together |
front 47 Topical | back 47 applied to the skin or mucous membrane to provide a localized or systemic effect |
front 48 Volatile Agents | back 48 group of liquids whose potent evaporative vapors, when inhaled, produce general anesthesia by depressing the CNS |
front 49 C | back 49 Celcius |
front 50 m | back 50 Meter, micrometer, or minim |
front 51 kg | back 51 Kilogram |
front 52 L | back 52 liter |
front 53 mL | back 53 microliter |
front 54 F | back 54 Fahrenheit |
front 55 mm | back 55 millimeter |
front 56 mg | back 56 milligram |
front 57 g | back 57 gram |
front 58 ung | back 58 microgram |
front 59 lb | back 59 pound |
front 60 mcg | back 60 microgram |
front 61 oz | back 61 ounce |
front 62 cm | back 62 centimeter |
front 63 mEq | back 63 milliequivalen |
front 64 cc | back 64 cubic centimeter |
front 65 IV | back 65 Intravenous |
front 66 PO | back 66 by mouth |
front 67 IM | back 67 intramuscular |
front 68 DVT | back 68 deep vein thrombosis |
front 69 UTI | back 69 urinary tract infection |
front 70 PONV | back 70 by mouth, nausea and vomiting |
front 71 GERD | back 71 gastroesophageal reflux disease |
front 72 ARDS | back 72 adult respiratory distress syndrome |
front 73 LMA | back 73 laryngeal mask airway |
front 74 ETT | back 74 endotracheal tube |
front 75 SARA | back 75 system for anesthetic and respiratory analysis |
front 76 ABG | back 76 arterial blood gas |
front 77 PT | back 77 prothrombin time |
front 78 PTT | back 78 partial thromboplastin time |
front 79 CSF | back 79 cerebrospinal fluid |
front 80 CNS | back 80 central nervous system |
front 81 USP | back 81 United States Pharmacopeia |
front 82 FDA | back 82 Food and Drug Administration |
front 83 BIS | back 83 bispectral index monitor |
front 84 1 m | back 84 36.37 inches |
front 85 1 inch | back 85 2.54 cm |
front 86 1 mL | back 86 1 cc |
front 87 2 oz | back 87 60 cc |
front 88 1 gram | back 88 1000 mg |
front 89 1 kg | back 89 2.2 lbs |
front 90 1 cc | back 90 14-15 minims |
front 91 1 L | back 91 1000 cc |
front 92 Boiling Point 212 degrees F | back 92 100 degrees C |
front 93 1 minim | back 93 1 gtt |
front 94 1 oz | back 94 30 cc |
front 95 98.6 degrees F | back 95 37 degrees C |
front 96 100 mL | back 96 100 cc |
front 97 1 meter | back 97 1000 cm |
front 98 analgesic | back 98 relieves pain |
front 99 anesthetic | back 99 produces partial or complete loss of sensation |
front 100 antibiotic | back 100 prevents or treats infections |
front 101 anticholinergic | back 101 blocks parasympathetic impulses |
front 102 anticoagulant | back 102 prevents clots or thrombus formations |
front 103 antiemetic | back 103 prevents or treats nausea and vomiting |
front 104 anti-inflammatory | back 104 prevents or treats pain, redness, swelling or heat |
front 105 antipyretic | back 105 relieves fever |
front 106 controlled substance | back 106 drugs with the potential for addiction |
front 107 contrast media | back 107 appears radio paque on an x-ray |
front 108 cycloplegic | back 108 paralyzes the ciliary muscle of the eye |
front 109 diuretic | back 109 increases urine output or edema |
front 110 dye | back 110 colors or marks tissue |
front 111 fibrinolytic | back 111 dissolves clots or thrombus - enzyme |
front 112 hemostatic | back 112 enhances formation of clot or thrombus |
front 113 hormone | back 113 secretion of endrocrine gland |
front 114 miotic | back 114 constricts pupil |
front 115 mydriatic | back 115 dialates pupil |
front 116 sedative | back 116 reduces mental anxiety and promotes sleep |
front 117 vasocontrictor | back 117 increases blood pressure |
front 118 lidocaine | back 118 antiarrhythmia and anesthetic |
front 119 dantrolene | back 119 treatment for MH |
front 120 epinephrine | back 120 hormone vasoconstrictor |
front 121 benzodiazepines | back 121 preoperative sedative |
front 122 atropine | back 122 anticholinergic - drecreases musoucs secretions or treats bradycardia |
front 123 nitrous oxide | back 123 gas anesthetic may increase ear pressure |
front 124 heparin | back 124 anticoagulant use for vascular cases |
front 125 thrombin | back 125 hemostatic agent never given IV |
front 126 mannitol | back 126 osmotic diuretic |
front 127 Bacitracin | back 127 antibiotic |
front 128 adrenaline/epinephrine | back 128 Adrenergic/hormone/vasoconstrictor |
front 129 Ancef/Cefazolin sodium | back 129 Antibiotic/cephalosporin |
front 130 Anectine/Succinylcholine chloride | back 130 Neuromuscular blockage agent; depolarizing muscle relaxer |
front 131 Benadryl/Diphenhydramine | back 131 Antihistamine |
front 132 Coumadin/Warfarin sodium | back 132 Anticoagulant |
front 133 Dantrium/Dantrolene sodium | back 133 MH (malignant hyperthermia) antagonist |
front 134 Decadron/Dexamethasone | back 134 Anti-inflammatory/steroid |
front 135 Demerol/Meperidine hcl | back 135 Analgesic/narcotic analgesic |
front 136 Flagyl/Metronidazole | back 136 Antifungal/amebicide/antiprotozoal |
front 137 Gelfoam/Absorbable hemostatic gelatin | back 137 Hemostatic agent |
front 138 Heparin/Heparin sodium | back 138 Anticoagulant |
front 139 Humulin/Insulin, human | back 139 hormone |
front 140 Kantrex/Kanamycin sulfate | back 140 antibiotic |
front 141 Lasix/Furosemide | back 141 Diuretic |
front 142 Lidocaine/Xylocaine hydrochloride | back 142 Anti-arrythmic/anesthetic |
front 143 Marcaine/Bupivicaine hcl | back 143 Anesthetic/amide nerve blockade |
front 144 Narcan/Naloxone hydrochloride | back 144 Narcotic antagonist |
front 145 Papverine/Papaverine hydrochloride | back 145 Vasopressor/vasodilator |
front 146 Pitocin/Oxytocin | back 146 Hormone |
front 147 Renografin | back 147 Contrast media |
front 148 Silvadene/Silver sulfadiazine | back 148 Anti-infective/sulfonamide |
front 149 Sodium pentothal/Thiopental sodium | back 149 Anesthetic/induction agent |
front 150 Solu-cortef/Hydrocortisone sodium succinate | back 150 Steroid anti-inflammatory |
front 151 Sublimaze/Fentanyl citrate | back 151 Narcotic analgesic |
front 152 Surgical/Oxycel/Oxidized cellulose | back 152 Hemostatic agent |
front 153 Tagamet/Cimetidine | back 153 Antacid/histamine blocker |
front 154 Toradol/Ketoralac tromethamine | back 154 Nonnarcotic analgesic |
front 155 Tracrium/Atracurium besylate | back 155 Non-depolarizing muscle relaxer or neuromuscular blockage agent |
front 156 Valium/Diazepam | back 156 Sedative tranquilizer/ benzodiazepine |
front 157 Versed/Midazolam hydrochloride | back 157 Sedative tranquilizer/benzodiazepine |
front 158 Wydase/Hyaluronidase | back 158 Enzyme/anesthesia additive |