3 - Drug Terminology

Question 1

anaphylaxis

Answer 1

an extreme allergic reaction that can lead to respiratory distress, circulatory collapse, and death

Question 2

efficacy

Answer 2

the power to produce a specific result (effectiveness)

Question 3

phytomedicine

Answer 3

herbal medicine

Question 4

potentiation

Answer 4

increased potency created by two drugs acting together

Question 5

synergy

Answer 5

combined action of two or more drugs working together to produce an effect greater than any of the drugs could produce when acting alone

Question 6

drug

Answer 6

a substance that alters body function

Question 7

side effect

Answer 7

an unintended or off target effect of a drug or any form of treatment

Question 8

instillation

Answer 8

liquid is dropped or poured slowly into a body cavity or on the surface of the body (think ear, eye)

Question 9

sublingual (SL)

Answer 9

administered under the tongue

Question 10

transdermal

Answer 10

absorbed through the skin

Question 11

hypodermoclysis

Answer 11

administration of solution by subcutaneous infusion: IV

Question 12

intradermal (ID)

Answer 12

injected into the skin

Question 13

spinal (intrathecal)

Answer 13

injected through the meninges into the spinal fluid

Question 14

subcutaneous (SC)

Answer 14

injected beneath the skin: hypodermic

Question 15

aqueous solution

Answer 15

substance dissolved in water

Question 16

elixir (elix)

Answer 16

a clear, pleasantly flavored and sweetened hydroalcoholic liquid intended for oral use

Question 17

emulsion

Answer 17

a mixture in which one liquid is dispersed by not dissolved in another liquid

Question 18

suspension (susp)

Answer 18

fine particles dispersed in a liquid, must be shaken before use

Question 19

tincture (tnct)

Answer 19

substance dissolved in an alcoholic solution

Question 20

ointment (ung)

Answer 20

drug in a base that keeps it in contact with the skin

Question 21

cream

Answer 21

semisolid emulsion (mixture) used topically

Question 22

lozenge

Answer 22

tablet or disk dissolved in the mouth

Question 23

ampule

Answer 23

small sealed glass or plastic container used for sterile intravenous solutions

Question 24

bolus

Answer 24

concentrated amount of diagnostic or therapeutic substance given rapidly intravenously

Question 25

APAP

Answer 25

acetaminophen

Question 26

ASA

Answer 26

acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin)

Question 27

ASHP

Answer 27

American Society of Health System Pharmacists

Question 28

ODS

Answer 28

office of Dietary Supplements

Question 29

tinct

Answer 29

tincture

Question 30

ung

Answer 30

ointment

Question 31

a

Answer 31

before (latin)

Question 32

aa

Answer 32

of each (greek)

Question 33

ad lib

Answer 33

as desired (latin)

Question 34

ac

Answer 34

before meals (latin)

Question 35

aq

Answer 35

water (latin)

Question 36

bid , b.i.d.

Answer 36

twice a day (latin)

Question 37

c-

Answer 37

with (latin)

Question 38

DAW

Answer 38

dispense as written

Question 39

D/C, dc

Answer 39

discontinue

Question 40

DS

Answer 40

double strength

Question 41

hs

Answer 41

at bedtime (latin)

Question 42

ID

Answer 42

intradermal

Question 43

IU

Answer 43

international unit

Question 44

LA

Answer 44

long acting

Question 45

p

Answer 45

after, post

Question 46

pc

Answer 46

after meals (latin)

Question 47

po, PO

Answer 47

by mouth (latin)

Question 48

pp

Answer 48

postprandial (after meal)

Question 49

prn

Answer 49

as needed (latin)

Question 50

qam

Answer 50

every morning (latin)

Question 51

qh

Answer 51

every hour (latin)

Question 52

q____h

Answer 52

every ____ hours

Question 53

qid, q.i.d

Answer 53

four times a day (latin)

Question 54

s-

Answer 54

without (latin)

Question 55

SC, SQ, subcut

Answer 55

subcutaneous

Question 56

SL

Answer 56

sublingual

Question 57

SR

Answer 57

sustained release

Question 58

ss-

Answer 58

half (latin)

Question 59

tid, t.i.d.

Answer 59

three times a day (latin)