Previous Next Nursing 13 - Medicine Use Nursing 13 - Medicine Use - Vocabulary Utilisation des médicaments Student worksheet Vocabulary (26) French French English English Training La posologie Show Dosage (dose) — Indicate the amount and frequency of a medication. Show La dur Show Treatment duration — Period during which the medication should be taken (days, weeks). Show La demi Show Half-life — Pharmacological concept useful to explain dosing frequency and gradual discontinuation. Show La posologie p Show Pediatric dosing — Dosage adapted for children (mg/kg). Show La notice Show Patient information leaflet — Information document included with the medicine (effects, contraindications). Show La conservation Show Storage — Conditions: temperature, refrigeration, protected from light. Show La date de p Show Expiration date — Do not use after this date; dispose of accordingly. Show Le conditionnement Show Packaging — The package: box, blister, bottle; check the expiration date. Show Le pictogramme Show Pictogram — Symbol on the package (do not swallow, flammable, keep out of reach of children). Show La voie d'administration Show Route of administration — Oral, topical, intravenous, intramuscular, sublingual routes. Show La pharmacovigilance Show Pharmacovigilance — Reporting of adverse drug reactions to health authorities. Show L'effet secondaire Show Side effect — Possible adverse reaction to a medication. Show La contre Show Contraindication — Situation where the medication should not be used. Show L'ordonnance Show Prescription (document) — Medical document prescribing a treatment. Show La prescription Show Prescription (recommendation) — The doctor's recommendation; follow the duration and dosage. Show Le g Show Generic drug — Medication equivalent to the brand-name product, often cheaper. Show Le comprim Show Tablet — Solid form to swallow; distinguish effervescent tablets. Show La g Show Capsule — Capsule containing the medication in powder or liquid form. Show La suspension Show Suspension — Liquid medication to shake before use (often for children). Show Jeter (se d Show Dispose of (get rid of) — Management of medical waste: pharmacy or specialized collection. Show Le g Show Administer (give) — To give a medication to a patient; conjugate for instructions. Show Inhaler \/ Inspirer Show Inhale — Route of administration (aerosol, nebulizer) for respiratory tract. Show Appliquer Show Apply — Place locally (cream, patch); indicate frequency and duration. Show Prendre Show Take — Verb used to indicate oral consumption: "Take a tablet." Show Avaler Show Swallow — Action of passing through the throat (with water). Show Rincer Show Rinse — Clean the mouth or eye after application if the leaflet indicates so. Show
