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Chap 21 - Pharmacology Textbook Flashcards

1
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addiction

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Physical and psychological dependence on and craving for a drug.

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additive action

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Drug action in which the combination of two similar drugs is equal to the sum of the effects of each. ( 1+1=2 )

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aerosol

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Particles of drug suspended in air.

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anaphylaxis

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Exaggerated hypersensitivity reaction to a previously encountered drug or foreign protein. (local or systemic)

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antagonistic action

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Combination of two drugs gives LESS THAN an additive effect (action).

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antidote

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Agent given to counteract an unwanted effect of a drug.

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brand name

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trademark or trade name of drug manufacturer

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chemical name

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exact chemical makeup

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contraindications

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Factors that prevent the use of a drug or treatment.

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controlled substances

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Drugs that produce tolerance and dependence and have potential for abuse or addiction.

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dependence

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Physiologic need for a drug due to prolonged use.

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dose

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Amount of drug administered, milligrams.

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Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

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U.S. government agency having the legal responsibility for enforcing proper drug manufacture and clinical use.

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generic name

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Legal noncommercial name for a drug.

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iatrogenic

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Condition caused by treatment (drugs or procedures) given by physicians or medical personnel.

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idiosyncratic reaction

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Unexpected effect produced in a particularly sensitive patient but not seen in most people.

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inhalation

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Administration of drugs in gaseous or vapor form through the nose or mouth.

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medicinal chemistry

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Study of new drug synthesis; relationship between chemical structure and biological effects.

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molecular pharmacology

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Study of interaction of drugs and their target molecules such as enzymes, or cell surface receptors.

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oral administration

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Drugs are given by mouth

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parenteral administration

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Drugs are given by injection into the skin, muscles, or veins - OUTSIDE of the GI tract

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pharmacist

A

Specialist in preparing and dispensing drugs.

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pharmacy

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Location for preparing and dispensing drugs; also the study of preparing and dispensing drugs.

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pharmacodynamics

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Study of drug effects within the body.

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pharmacokinetics

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Study of drug absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion over a period of time

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pharmacologist

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Specialist in the study of the properties, uses, and side effects of drugs.

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pharmacology

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Study of the preparation, properties, uses, and side effects of drugs.

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Physicians’ Desk

Reference (PDR)

A

Reference book that lists drug products.

PAID ADVERTISMENT

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receptor

A

Target substance with which a drug interacts in the body.

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30
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rectal administration

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Drugs are inserted through the anus into the rectum.

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31
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resistance

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Lack of beneficial response

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32
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response

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Desired and beneficial effect of a drug.

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33
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schedule

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Exact timing and frequency of drug administration.

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side effect

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Adverse reaction, usually minor, that routinely results from the use of a drug.

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sublingual administration

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Drugs are given by placement under the tongue.

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synergism (potentiation)

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Combination of two drugs causes an effect that is greater than the sum of the individual effects of each drug alone. (1+1=3)

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37
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syringe

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Instrument (tube) for introducing or withdrawing fluids from the body.

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38
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tolerance

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waning action over time

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39
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topical application

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Drugs are applied locally on the skin or mucous membranes of the body

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40
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toxicity

A

Harmful effects of a drug

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41
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toxicology

A

Study of harmful chemicals and their effects on the body.

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42
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transport

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Movement of a drug across a cell membrane into body cells.

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43
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United States Pharmacopeia (USP)

A

Authoritative list of drugs, formulas, and preparations that sets a standard for drug manufacturing and dispensing.

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44
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vitamin

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Substance found in foods and essential in small quantities for growth and good health.

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ACE inhibitor

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Lowers blood pressure. Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors block the conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II (a powerful vasoconstrictor).

CARDIO

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46
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amphetamine

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CNS stimulant

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47
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analgesic

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relieves pain

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48
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androgen

A

male hormone

ENDO

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anesthetic

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reduces or eliminates sensation; general and local

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angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARBs)

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Lowers BP by preventing angiotensin from acting on receptors in blood vessels.

CARDIO

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antacid

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neutralizes acid in the stomach

GI

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antiandrogen

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Slows the uptake of androgens or interferes with their effect in tissues

ENDO

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antiarrhythmic

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Treats abnormal heart rhythms.

CARDIO

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antibiotic

A

Chemical substance, produced by a plant or microorganism, that has the ability to inhibit or destroy foreign organisms in the body.

Ex - antifungals, cephalosporins, erythromycin, tetracycline,
antituberculars, penicillins, quinolones, and sulfonamides.

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anticoagulant

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prevents blood clotting

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56
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anticonvulsant

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prevents convulsions

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57
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antidepressant

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relieves symptoms of depression

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58
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antidiabetic

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Drug given to prevent or treat diabetes mellitus.

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antidiarrheal

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prevents diarrhea

GI

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60
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antiemetic

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prevents nausea and vomiting

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61
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antihistamine

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Blocks the action of histamine and helps prevent symptoms of allergy.

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antinauseant

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Relieves nausea and vomiting; antiemetic.

GI

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antiplatelet

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Reduces the tendency of platelets to stick together and form a clot.

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antiulcer

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Inhibits the secretion of acid by cells lining the stomach.

GI

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antiviral

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Acts against viruses such as herpesviruses and HIV.

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aromatase inhibitor

A

Reduces estrogen in the blood by blocking the enzyme aromatase.

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67
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bactericidal

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Kills bacteria

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68
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bacteriostatic

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Inhibits bacterial growth

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beta-blocker

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Blocks the action of epinephrine at sites on receptors of heart muscle cells, the muscle lining of blood vessels, and bronchial tubes; antiarrhythmic, antianginal, and antihypertensive.

CARDIO

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70
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bisphosphonate

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prevents bone loss in osteoporosis

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71
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caffeine

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CNS stimulant

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72
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calcium channel blocker (calcium antagonist)

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Blocks the entrance of calcium into heart muscle and muscle lining of blood vessels; used as an antiarrhythmic, antianginal, and antihypertensive.

CARDIO

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73
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cardiac glycoside

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Increases the force of contraction of the heart.

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74
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cardiovascular drug

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Acts on the heart and blood vessels. This category of drug includes ACE inhibitors, beta-blockers, calcium channel blockers, cholesterol lowering drugs or statins, and diuretics.

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75
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cathartic

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Relieves constipation.

GI

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cholesterol-binding drug

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Binds to dietary cholesterol and prevents its uptake from the GI tract.

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cholesterol-lowering drug

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Lowers cholesterol by preventing its production by the liver; statin.

CARDIO

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diuretic

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Increases the production of urine and thus reduces the volume of fluid in the body; antihypertensive.

CARDIO

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emetic

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promotes vomiting

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80
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endocrine drug

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hormone or hormone-like drug

Ex - androgens, estrogens,
progestins, SERMs, thyroid hormones, and glucocorticoids.

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estrogen

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Female hormone that promotes development of secondary sex characteristics and supports reproductive tissues.

ENDO

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gastrointestinal drug

A

Relieves symptoms of diseases in the gastrointestinal tract.

Ex - antacids, antiulcer drugs, antidiarrheal drugs, cathartics, laxatives,
purgatives, and antinauseants (antiemetics).

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83
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glucocorticoids

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Hormone from the adrenal cortex that raises blood sugar and reduces inflammation.

ENDO

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hypnotic

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produces sleep or a trace-like state

85
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laxative

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weak cathartic

GI

86
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narcotic

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Habit-forming drug (potent analgesic) that relieves pain by producing stupor or insensibility; morphine and opium are examples.

87
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progestin

A

Female hormone that stimulates the uterine lining during pregnancy and is also used in treatment of abnormal uterine bleeding and for hormone replacement therapy.

ENDO

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prugative

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relieves constipation; strong cathartic

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respiratory drug

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Treats asthma, emphysema, and infections of the respiratory system. (Bronchodilators)

90
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sedative

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A mildly hypnotic drug that relaxes without necessarily producing sleep. (Benzodiazepines)

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stimulant

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Excites and promotes activity. (caffeine, amphetamines)

92
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thyroid hormone

A

Stimulates cellular metabolism.

ENDO

93
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tranquilizer

A

Controls anxiety and severe disturbances of behavior.

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aer/o

95
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alges/o

A

sensitivity to pain

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bronch/o

A

bronchial tube

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chem/o

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cras/o

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cutane/o

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derm/o

101
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erg/o

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esthes/o

A

feeling, sensation

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hist/o

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hypn/o

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iatr/o

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lingu/o

107
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myc/o

A

mold, fungus

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narc/o

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or/o

110
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pharmac/o

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prurit/o

112
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pyret/o

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thec/o

A

sheath (of brain and spinal cord)

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tox/o, toxic/o

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vas/o

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ven/o

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vit/o

118
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ana-

A

upward, excessive, again

119
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anti-

120
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contra-

A

against, opposite

121
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par-

A

other than, apart from

122
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syn-

A

together, with

123
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Drugs

A

medicines/substances used to prevent or treat a condition or disease

124
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Various sources

A

Plants: digitalis
Animals: hormones
Synthesized in lab: methotrexate

125
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hospital formulary

A

gives info about characteristics of drugs and their clinical usage (application to patient care) as approved by that particular hospital.

126
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by mouth

A

PO, p.o., po

127
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sublingual

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rectal

129
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parenteral

A
  • intracavitary injection
  • intradermal injection (ID)
  • intramuscular injection (IM)
  • intrathecal injection (think spinal)
  • intravenous injection (IV)
  • subcutaneous injection (SC)
130
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Selective estrogen receptor modulator (SERM)

A

increase bone formation

ENDO

131
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a.c., ac

A

before meals

132
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ad lib

A

freely, as desired

133
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APAP

A

Acetaminophen

134
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ARB

A

Angiotensin II receptor blocker

135
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b.i.d., bid

136
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c

137
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caps

138
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Cc

A

cubic centimeter

139
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gm, g

140
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gtt

141
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h

142
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h.s., hs

A

at bedtime

143
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H2 blocker

A

Histamine h2 receptor antagonist

144
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HRT

A

hormone replacement therapy

145
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INH

A

Isoniazid-antituberculosis agent

146
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MAOI

A

Monoamine oxidase inhibitor

147
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mg

148
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ml, mL

A

milliliter

149
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NPO

A

nothing by mouth

150
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NSAID

A

Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug

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p

152
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p.c., pc

A

after meals

153
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PCA

A

Patient-controlled analgesia

154
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p.r.n., prn

A

as needed, as necessary

155
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Pt

156
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q

157
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q.h., qh

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every hour

158
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q2h

A

every 2 hours

159
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q.i.d., qid

160
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q.s., qs

A

sufficient quantity

161
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qAM

A

every morning

162
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qPM

A

every evening

163
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Rx

A

prescription

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s

165
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Sig.

A

direction - how to take med

166
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s.o.s

A

if it is necessary

167
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SSRI

A

Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor

168
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tab

169
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TCA

A

Tricyclic antidepressant

170
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t.i.d., tid

171
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DO NOT USE LIST

A

U - units
IU - International Unit
q.d. - daily
q.o.d. - every other day

X.0 mg - write X mg
.X mg - write 0.X mg

MS - morphine sulfate
MgSO4 - magnesium sulfate

172
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Warfarin (Coumadin)

Heparin

A

anticoagulants

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Acetaminophen (Tylenol)

A

analgesic - mild

174
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Lipitor

A

atorvastatin

cholesterol-lowering statin

175
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Singulair

A

montelukast

antiallergy drug

176
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Lexapro

A

escitalopram oxalate

antidepressant

177
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Nexium

A

esomeprazole magnesium

antiulcer/anti-GERD

178
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Synthroid

A

levothyroxine

hormone (thyroid gland)

179
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Plavix

A

clopidogrel bisulfate

adenosine diphosphate (ADP) inhibitor

180
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Toprol XL

A

metoprolol succinate

antihypertensive (beta-blocker)

181
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Prevacid

A

lansoprazole

antiulcer/anti-GERD

182
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Vytorin

A

simvastatin ezetimibe

cholesterol-lowering statin

183
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Advair Diskus

A

cetirizine

antihistamine

184
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Effexor XR

A

venlafaxine

extended release antidepressant

185
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Protonix

A

pantoprazole

proton pump inhibitor

186
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Diovan

A

valsartan

angiotension II receptor antagonist

187
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Fosamax

A

alendronate

bone resorption inhibitor; calcium inhibitor

188
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Zetia

A

ezetimibe

cholesterol-lowering statin

189
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Crestor

A

rosuvastatin

cholesterol-lowering statin

190
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Levaquin

A

levofloxacin

antibiotic

191
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ProAir HFA

A

albuterol

bronchodilator

192
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Celebrex

A

celecoxib

analgesic

193
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Flomax

A

tamsulosin

alpha-adrenergic blocker

194
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Norvasc

A

amlodipine

antihypertensive (calcium channel blocker)

195
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Nasonex

A

mometasone

corticosteroid

196
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Warfarin (Coumadin)

A

Anticoagulant

Blocks formation of several clot-forming factors in blood

197
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Tissue-type plasminogen activator

tPA

A

Dissolves clots and is used to open vessels after myocardial infarction

198
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Tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs)
Selective serotonin reputable inhibitors (SSRIs)
A

Increases the action of neurotransmitters by blocking their removal (reputable) from the synapses

199
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Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs)

A

Increase the length of time neurotransmitters work by blocking monoamine oxidase, enzyme that normally inactivated neurotransmitters

200
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Sulfonylureas

A

Lower the levels of glucose in the blood by stimulating production of insulin

201
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Biguanides

A

Increase the body’s sensitivity to insulin and reduce the production of glucose by the liver

202
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Alpha-glucosidase inhibitors

A

Temporarily block enzymes that digest sugars

203
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Thiazolidinediones

A

Enhance glucose uptake into tissues

204
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Meglitinides

A

Stimulate the beta calls in the pancreas to produce insulin

205
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Calcitonin

A

Treat osteoporosis

206
Q

Anti-TNF (tumor necrosis factor)

A

Rx used to treat autoimmune diseases - Crohn’s, rheumatoid arthritis

207
Q

anti-emetics

A

stops vomiting

208
Q

anti-anginal

A

stops chest pains

Med Term - Exam 5 (12 decks)

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