| A | B |
|---|
| drugs | can be made from bacteria and fungi |
| metric system | the most widely used system of measurement in the pharmacy |
| body weight, age and med levels | determine the dosage of a medication |
| antihistamines | drugs used for allergic reactions |
| beta blockers | drugs used for blood pressure |
| subcutaneous med | injection that is given in the fatty tissue |
| intravenpus med | medication given in the vein |
| intramuscular med (IM) | medication given in the muscle |
| 3 ml | amount of meds that can be given IM |
| Tylenol | used for pain and fever |
| Motrin | may be used for fever and pain |
| phenergan | used for nausea and can be given suppository or oral |
| transdermal patch | goes on the skin |
| oral | has the longest onset of action |
| pharmacognosy | study of drugs derived fr plants or animals |
| 1 1/2 to 3 inch | used for IM injections |
| 1 ml | max amount of SQ injection |
| codeine | narcotic drug |
| metered inhalers | delivers meds to the lungs |
| parenteral | routes of drug administration |
| sublingual | under the tongue |
| buccal | in the cheek |
| inhalation | in the nasal or oral cavity |
| 1 tsp | 5 ml |
| 1 kg | 2.2 lb |
| 2 tbsp | 30 ml |
| 1 tbsp | 3 tsp |
| 3 oz | 90 ml |
| 120 ml | 4 oz |
| 3 tsp | 15 ml |
