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Absorption ANS - A drug is moved from site of administration to body fluids; first process during
pharmacokinetics.
Adverse Reaction ANS - Undesirable drug effect.
Allergic Reaction ANS - Immediate hypertensive reaction by the immune system; it presents as itching,
hives, swelling, and difficulty breathing.
Anaphylactic Shock ANS - Sudden, severe hypersensitivity reaction with symptoms that progress rapidly
and may result in death if not treated; also called anaphylactic reaction or anaphylactoid reaction.
Angioedema ANS - Localized wheels or swellings in subcutaneous tissues or mucous membranes, which
may be due to an allergic response; also called angioneurotic edema.
Controlled Substances ANS - Drugs that have the potential for abuse and dependency, both physical
and psychological.
Cumulative Drug Effect ANS - When the body is unable to metabolize and excrete one dose of a drug
before the next is given.
Distribution ANS - Drug moves from circulation to body tissue or a target site.
Drug Idiosyncracy ANS - Any unusual or abnormal response that differs from the response normally
expected to a specific drug and dosage.
Drug Tolerance ANS - Decreased response to a drug, requiring an increase in dosage to achieve the
desired effect.
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