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Vial – A glass or plastic medication container that has a self-sealing rubber stopperon the topSyringe – An instrument for introducing fluids into or withdrawing them from thebodyNeedle – A sharp stainless steel hollow tube that is used to penetrate the skin andblood vesselObjective 4: Key TermsCPS - Compendium of Pharmaceuticals and SpecialtiesTrade name - The name that is always capitalized and given to drug by themanufactureGeneric name - Usually some form of abbreviated name of the chemical name andwill not be capitalizedChemical name – The first name given to a drugMonograph - Contain detailed information on the drug such as pharmacology,indications, contraindications, precautions, adverse effects, overdose symptoms andcare dosage, and suppliedObjective 5: Key TermsConcentration – Increase in strength by evaporationDesire over have formula – D x VHgram – The basic unit of mass of the metric systemml – Milliliter – One thousandth of a literkg – Kilogram – A unit of mass of the metric system, equivalent to 2.205 lbsL – Liter – The unit of capacity of the metric systemEMT Pharmacology 55
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The Alberta College of ParamedicsAl
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Acknowledgements & General Informat
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Module Creation and ResearchPortage
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EMT - Pharmacology CompetenciesThis
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Page 11 and 12: G-3-6G-3-7Administer medication:•
Page 13 and 14: G-7 Administration via Topical Rout
Page 15 and 16: Learning ActivitiesRecommended Reso
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Page 25 and 26: PHARMACODYNAMIC PHASEThe pharmacody
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Page 47 and 48: StimulantsDrug Family Major effects
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