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analgesic
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an agent that relieves pain without causing unconsciousness
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antiarrhythmic
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a medication that helps regulate the heart's rhythm; before administer check BP for 100/60 and Pulse, if >60 or >100/60 HOLD med and call doctor
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antibiotic
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substance produced by a living organism that can destroy or weaken other organisms
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anticonvulsant
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a medication that reduces, controls, or stops seizures
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antihypertensive
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drug that reduces high blood pressure
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antineoplastic
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an agent that inhibits the growth of malignant cells
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antitussive
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an agent that reduces coughing
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bactericidal
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a substance that kills bacteria
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bacteriostatic
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a substance that arrests bacterial growth
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broad-spectrum antibiotics
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classifications that is effective against many different organisms
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bronchodilator
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a medication that causes the bronchioles to expand (dilate), thus improving respiration
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catecholamine
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neurotransmitters that increase cardiac output, constrict peripheral blood vessels, increase blood pressure, and cuase bronchodilation in response to stress
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cathartic
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a medicine that causes bowel evacuation, laxative, purgative
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cross-sensitivity
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the characteristics of a medication that reacts similarily to a related drug; common adverse effects
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depressant
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medication that slowss down certain mental and physical processes
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diuretic
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medication that increases the amount of urine excreted by the kidneys
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emetic
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an agent that causes vomiting.
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expectorant
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medication that liquefies secretions in the bronchi, making it easier to cough up and expel mucus
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hypnotic
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a drug or agent that induces sleep
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insulin
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a hormone that is vital in carbohydrate metabolism and is secreted by the islets of Langerhans of the pancreas
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narrow-spectrum antibiotics
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classification that are specific, or effective in fighting only a few micro-organisms
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nephrotoxicity
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kidney damage, which can be caused by aminoglycosides and manifested by blood and protein in the urine
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opiate
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analgesic derived from the seeds of a certain species of poppy plant or a synthetic derivatie with similar pain-blocking effects
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ototoxicity
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damage to the eighth cranial nerve which can be caused by aminoglycosides and manifested by dizziness, tinnitis, and gradual hearing loss
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photosensitivity
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sensitivity to light
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sedative
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a remedy that has a quieting effect, sometimes enabling sleep
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septicemia
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generalized infection (sepsis) througout the body
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steroid
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adrenocortical hormone produced by the adrenal glands or a synthetic derivative that mimics its action
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topical
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medications that are applied directly to the skin or mucous membranes
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transdermal
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through the skin, a substance absorbed into the body after being placed on the skin, as transdermal administration of medication by ointment or patch; transcutaneous
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stimulant
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vasoconstrictor
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medication that raises blood pressure by constricting or narrowing the blood vessels
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vasodilator
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medication that lowers blood pressure by causing dilation (enlargement of the lumina) of blood vessels, used to treat hypertension (hight blood pressure)
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wide-spectrum antibiotics
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an antibiotic that is effective against a large number of pathogens
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ACE
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angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor or all cotton elastic bandage
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APAP
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tylenol
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ARB
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angiotensen-II receptor blocker
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ASA
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acetylsalicyclic acid (aspirin)
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DDAVP
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desmopressin acetate is a hormone used as a nasal spray to stop bed wetting, which can be side effect from other meds
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DR
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delayed release medicine
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ER
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Emergency Room
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HCTZ
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hydrochlorothiazide a potassium wasting diuretic
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HRT
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horomone replacement therapy
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INR
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international normalized ratio: a laboratory test to determine blood clotting: time to it takes blood to clot
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IR
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Immediate release medication
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MOM
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milk of magnesia
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NSAID
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nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
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NTG
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nitroglycerin
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PCN
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penicillin
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PPF
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plama protein fraction
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PT
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prothrombin time; OR physical therapy
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PTT
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partial thromboplastin time
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SA
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status asthmaticus is the serious condition or asthmas attack where most meds don't work on but a steriod will work.
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SR
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sustained release (medication)
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TCN
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tetracycline
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