chapter 21 medical terminology – Flashcards
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subcutaneous
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Under the skin
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analgesic
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Drug that relieves pain
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anticonvulsants
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Class of drugs used to treat epilepsy
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amphetamine
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A central nervous system stimulant
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aerosol
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Particles suspended in the air
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toxicity
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Harmful effects of a drug
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molecular pharmacology
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Study of the interaction of drugs and subcellular entities such as enzymes and DNA is called
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antiarrhythmic
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Type of drug that restores heart to a regular cycle
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anaphylaxis
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antihstamine
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progestins
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abnormal uterine bleeding due to hormonal imbalance
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epilepsy
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anticonvulsant
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antibiotic
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bacterial pneumonia
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tranquilizer
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severe behavior disturbances and anxiety
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antihypertensive
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high blood pressure
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anticoagulant
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thrombosis
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digoxin
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congestive heart failure
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analgesic
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myalgia
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antacid
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epigastric discomfort
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ampicillin
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Which of the following id the generic drug name
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vasoconstrictor
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Type of drug that narrows blood vessels
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antidote
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An agent given to counteract an unwanted effect of a drug
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Morphine
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analgesic drug
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sublingual
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Name the route of administration when the drug is placed under tongue
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Estrogen
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endocrine drug
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beta-blocker
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Type of drug that stops the action of epinephrine at sites on receptors of heart muscle cells
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antiemetic
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Type of drug that prevents nausea and vomiting
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Erythromycin
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an antibiotic substance
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toxicology
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Finding proper antidotes to harmful effects of drugs is part of the specialty of
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synergism
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Drug action in which the combination of 2 drugs causes an effect greater than the sum of the individual effects of each drug alone
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parenteral
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Pertaining to giving a drug by injection into the skin, muscles, or veins
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anticoagulant
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An agent that prevents or delays blood clotting
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beta-blocker
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Type of drug that lowers blood pressure, restores heart rhythm
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contraindication
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A factor in the patient's condition that prevents the use of a drug treatment
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antipyretic
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Type of drug that lowers body temperature
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idiosyncrasy
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An unexpected effect produced in a sensitive individual, but not seen in most patients
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diuretic
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An agent that lowers blood pressure by increasing the release of urine
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antianginal
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Type of drug that prevents chest pain due to ischemia
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stimulant
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Agent that excites and promotes activity
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cathartic
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Type of drug that relieves constipation; laxative
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intrathecal
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Drug administration within the membranes around the spinal cord
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antiseptic
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Against infection
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Heparin
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anticoagulant drug
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antihypertensive
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Type of drug that reduces blood pressure-
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FDA
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Agency legally responsible for deciding whether a drug may be distributed and sold
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topical
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Application of drugs applied locally on the skin
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cholesterol-lowering drug
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Type of drug that reduces lipids in blood
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pharmacodynamics
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study of drug effects in the body
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chemotherapy
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use of drugs in the treatment of disease
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pharmacokinetics
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measurement of drug concentrations in tissues and in blood over time
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toxicology
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study of the harmful effects of drugs
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molecular pharmacology
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study of how drugs interact with subcellular parts
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sedatives
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Drug that relax without necessarily producing sleep
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vasodilator
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Type of drug that widens blood vessels
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topical application
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Name the route of administration when a drug is applied locally on skin or mucous membrane
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narcotic
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A habit-forming drug that produces sleep and stupor
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antianginal
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Type of drug that relieves chest pain
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hypnotic
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Type of drug that produces sleep or a trance like state
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narcotic
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Type of drug that acts as a potent analgesic that relieves pain-
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oral
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The route of administration when a drug is given by mouth and absorbed through the stomach or intestine
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inhalation
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Name the route of administration when a drug is administered via vapor or gas into the nose or mouth
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anesthetic
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Type of drug that produces loss of sensation throughout the entire body
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bactericidal
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Pertaining to killing microorganisms-
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Beta-blocker
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cardiovascular drug
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parenteral
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Name the route of administration when a drug is injected via syringe under the skin, into a vein, muscle, or cavity
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antibiotic
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Penicillin is an example of which type of drug
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digoxin
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A drug that strengthens the force and efficiency of the heartbeat
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bronchodilator
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Type of drug that opens bronchial tubes
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antipruritic
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Against itching
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analgesic
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Type of drug used to relieve pain, induce sleep, and suppress cough
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anaphylaxis
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Extremely hypersensitivity reaction
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emetic
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Type of drug that promotes vomiting
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diuretic
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Type of drug that promotes excretion of urine, lowering blood pressure
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tranquilizers
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Drugs that control anxiety and severe disturbances of behavior
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antihistamine
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Type of drug that blocks the action of histamine and helps prevent symptoms of allergy
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anticonvulsant
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Type of drug that prevents abnormal brain activity (as in epilepsy)
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stimulant drugs
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Amphetamine and caffeine
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rectal
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Name the route of administration when a drug is administered via suppository or fluid into the anus
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generic
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Legal, non-commercial name for a drug
