Medication and Pharmacology Terms

The recording of medication administration and any adverse effects or reactions in a patient's medical record.

• Medication Documentation

• Patient History

• Clinical Assessment

• Treatment Plan

The study of how a medication affects the body and its biological processes.

• Pharmacodynamics

• Pharmacokinetics

• Pharmacogenomics

• Pharmacotherapy

The process of giving medication to a patient according to the prescribed dosage and route of administration.

• Medication Administration

• Patient Care

• Dosage Calculation

• Pharmaceutical Distribution

The study of how a medication is absorbed, distributed, metabolized, and excreted by the body.

• Pharmacodynamics

• Pharmacokinetics

• Pharmacogenomics

• Pharmacotherapy

The proper storage of medication to maintain its efficacy and safety.

• Medication Storage

• Medication Disposal

• Medication Administration

• Medication Preparation

A medication that can only be obtained with a prescription from a licensed healthcare provider.

• Over-the-counter Medication

• Prescription Medication

• Herbal Supplement

• Dietary Supplement

Unintended and potentially harmful effects of a medication.

• adverse effects

• side effects

• therapeutic effects

• placebo effects

A medication that is marketed and sold under a specific brand name.

• Generic Medication

• Brand-Name Medication

• Over-the-Counter Medication

• Prescription Medication

A medication that can be purchased without a prescription.

• Prescription Medication

• Over-The-Counter Medication

• Controlled Substance

• Narcotic Medication

The process of comparing a patient's current medication regimen with new medications to avoid adverse drug interactions.

• Medicine Reconciliation

• Medication Review

• Drug Interaction Assessment

• Pharmaceutical Evaluation