Flashcards on Essential Pharmacology Terms
Essential Pharmacology Terms: Your Student Study Guide
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Medication Vocabulary
45 cards
Card 1
Question: What is the English term for 'léčivo' (a substance used as a medicine)?
Answer: pharmaceutical drug
Card 2
Question: What is the difference between 'medication' and 'active ingredient' in medication vocabulary?
Answer: medication (medicine) = lék; active ingredient = účinná látka
Card 3
Question: What does 'vehicle' mean in the context of drugs?
Answer: vehicle = nosič léku (forma)
Card 4
Question: What is 'dosage' vs 'dose'?
Answer: dosage = dávkování; dose = dávka
Card 5
Question: What phrase describes the 'route of administration' in medication?
Answer: route of administration = způsob podání
Card 6
Question: What does 'bolus' refer to in drug administration?
Answer: bolus = rychlé podání léku
Card 7
Question: What are 'over‑the‑counter drugs (OTC)'?
Answer: OTC = volně prodejné léky
Card 8
Question: What does 'prescription‑only medicine (POM)' mean?
Answer: POM = léky na předpis
Card 9
Question: What is 'behind‑the‑counter medication (BTM)'?
Answer: BTM = léky vydávané lékárníkem
Card 10
Question: What does 'off‑label use' mean?
Answer: off‑label use = použití mimo schválenou indikaci