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How are parenteral drugs given ?
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Injection of skin with a syringe into a
Muscle or Vein |
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When medication is ingested, is it absorbed through ?
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intestinal wall into blood stream
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The study of the preparation, properties, uses and actions of drugs is known as ?
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pharmacology
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What is the medical term for a severe allergic or hypersensitivity reaction ?
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anaphylaxis
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Generic named drugs are always written in __________ an example of this would be__________?
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lower case
ampicillian |
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___________is a drug used to relieve pain, an example would be ________?
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analgesics
Tylenol, Advil |
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________is a drug that increases the production of urine, an example would be________ ?
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diuretics
lasix |
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What do antihistamines treat ?
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allergic reactions
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The drug that stops the growth of or kills bacteria is called an ?
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antibiotic
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The drug that is applied to skin or mucous membranes is called ?
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topical
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Demerol is a very potent ?
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narcotic
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Heparin is a natural ?
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Anticoagulant
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The purpose of an anticoagulant is to ?
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prevent the clotting of blood
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The purpose of an antipyretic is to ?
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reduce fever
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physical & psychological dependence on a drug is known as
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Addiction
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What are the three most common side effects of drugs ?
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nausea
vomiting diarrhea |
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_______ contains particles of a drug suspended in air ?
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aerosols
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______ are drugs that work against itching an example would be_______ ?
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antipruritics
calamine lotion |
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__________ are drugs given for epilepsy an example of this type of drug is______?
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anticonvulsants
Dilantin |
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The______ plant is the source of ________?
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foxglove
digitalis |
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A drug that produces a harmful effect is known as ?
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toxicity
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_________ drugs restore a regular heart cycle an example of this drug would be _________?
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antiarrhythmics
Digoxin |
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The drug given by injection is called ?
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parenteral
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Drug that excited & effect activity are known as ?
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stimulants
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An ________drug relieves chest pain, an example of this drug would be ________?
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antianginal
Nitroglycerin |
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What do analgesics do ?
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relieve pain
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________ _____ are applied locally ?
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topical drugs
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A word for something that is not a brand name is ?
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generic
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______is a drug that induces vomiting
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emetics
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The combination of two similar drugs equal to the sum of the effects of each is known as an ?
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additive action
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An agent that lowers blood pressure by increasing the release of urine is called a ?
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diuretic
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Name a habit-forming drug that produces sleep or stupor
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narcotic
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_________is a central nervous system stimulant
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amphetamine
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A drug that relieves pain is called an
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analgesic
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What is the medical term for pertaining to under the skin ?
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hypodermic
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A _________is a drug that relives constipation
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laxative
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An ________ is an agent that acts against vomiting
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antiemetic
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erythromycin is ?
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an antibiotic
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Define antipyretic
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PT an agent that reduces fever
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Rickettsia rickettsii
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Rocky mt spotted fever
-rash starts on hands/feet, spreads in endemic to East coast (in spite of name) (Rickettsia on the Rists, Typhus on the Trunk) |
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The hormone from the adrenal cortex that raises blood pressure is called a
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glucocorticoid
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An agent that lowers blood pressure is called ?
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anti hyper tensive
Note: The term has been broken down into sections for memorization |
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The study of poisonous effects of drugs is ?
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toxicology
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The medical term that means -
PT within a sheath or within the membranes surrounding the spinal cord is ? |
intra thecal
Note: The medical term has been broken down for memorization |
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aer/o
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air
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alges/o
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sensitivity to pain
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bronch/o
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bronchial tube
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chem/o
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drug
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cras/o
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mixture
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cutane/o
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skin
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derm/o
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skin
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erg/o
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work
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esthesi/o
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feeling
sensation |
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hist/o
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tissue
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hypn/o
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sleep
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iatr/o
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treatment
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lingu/o
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tongue
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myc/o
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mold
fungus |
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narc/o
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stupor
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or/o
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mouth
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pharmac/o
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drug
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prurit/o
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itching
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pyret/o
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fever
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thec/o
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sheath
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tox/o
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poison
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vas/o
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vessel
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ven/o
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vein
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vit/o
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life
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-dote
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to give
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-genic
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produced by
produced in |
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-in
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substance
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-phylaxis
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protection
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ana-
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upward
excessive again |
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anti-
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against
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contra-
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against
opposite |
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syn-
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together
with |
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par-
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other than
apart from |
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_______ neutralizes acid in the stomach ?
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antacid
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An agent given to counteract an unwanted effect of a drug is called an ?
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antidote
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_______ relives constipation?
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cathartic
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______is a condition caused by treatment
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iatrogenic
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________is a central nervous system stimulant ?
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caffeine
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When a patient becomes resistant to an action of a drug is is known as ?
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tolerance
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ac
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before meals
ante cibum |
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ad lib
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freely
as desired (ad libitum) |
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bid
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two times a day
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with
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caps
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capsules
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gm
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gram
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gtt
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drops
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h
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hour
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hs
h.s |
at bedtime
hours of sleep |
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HRT
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hormone replacement therapy
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IM
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intramuscular
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mg
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milligram
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ml
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milliliter
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NPO
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nothing by mouth
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NSAID
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nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
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pc
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after meals
post cibum |
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PO
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by mouth
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prn
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as needed
as necessary |
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Pt
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patient
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q
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every
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qh
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every hour
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qid
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four times a day
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qs
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sufficient quantity
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qAM
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every morning
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qPM
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every evening
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Rx
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prescription
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without
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SL
S/L |
sublingual
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SQ
S/Q |
subcutaneous
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tab
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tablet
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tid
t.i.d. |
three times daily
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_________ ________ is the study of the interaction of drugs
& sub cellular entities such as, enzymes & DNA |
Molecular pharmacology
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Finding proper antidotes for harmful drug effects is know as ?
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Toxicology
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Which of the following is a generic drug ?
Omnipen Ampicillin Aminopenicillanic acid Polycillin Principen |
Ampicillin
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The ________holds the legal responsibility for deciding whether a drug may be distributed & sold
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FDA
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The combination of two drugs that cause an effect greater than the sum of individual effects is known as ?
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Synergism
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Suppositories are inserted by_______
administration |
Rectal
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When a drug is swallowed & absorbed through the intestinal tract it is known as _______administration
An example of this would be ? |
Oral
Tylenol |
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A drug injected into a muscle, vein or body cavity using a syringe...it is known as________administration
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Parenteral
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Aerosols are administered by ?
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Inhalation
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Whena drug is to be applied to the skin it is known as a________drug
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Topical
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What is anaphylaxis ?
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A type of hypersensitive reaction
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________are a drug that block the release of a substance that causes allergic reactions
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Antihistamines
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Morphine is a__________drug
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Stimulant
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A beta-blocker is a________drug
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Cardiovascular
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Heparin is a_________drug
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Anticoagulant
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Estrogen is a_________drug
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Endocrine
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Amphetamines & caffeine are a__________drug
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Stimulant
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A______ drug lowers blood pressure by promoting fluid excretion from the kidney
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Diuretic
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Penicillin is an example of an________
drug ? |
Antibiotic
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An ___________is a drug that works against fevers
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Antipyretic
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Drugs that control anxiety and severe disturbances of behavior are know as ?
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Tranquilizers
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______are drugs that relax without necessarily producing sleep
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Sedatives
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Drugs used to relieve pain,induce sleep & suppress cough are known as
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Analgesics
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______are drugs that produce loss of sensation throughout the entire body
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Anesthetics
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________are drugs used to treat epilepsy
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Anticonvulsants
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What are the 3 sources of medicine
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Plants
Animals Synthetic |