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analgesic

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substance that produces a reduction in the sensation of pain

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antihistamine

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drug used to treat allergic symptoms because of its action antagonistic to histamine

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histamine

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compound liberated in tissues due to injury or allergic response

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formulary

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an official list of drugs approved for use by a hospital or group of physicians

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generic

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a non-proprietary name for a drug

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LSD

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lysergic acid diethylamide

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PDR

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Physicians Desk Reference

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USP

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United States Pharmacopeia

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9
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anabolic steroid

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abused by many athletes to increase muscle mass

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antitussive

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cough remedy

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narcotic

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drug derived from opium

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stimulant

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agent that excites or strengthens functional activity

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antimetic

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med to help control nausea and vomiting

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bioavailability

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amount of drug that reaches the systemic circulation and site of action

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15
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buccal

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inside the cheek

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16
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enema

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injection of fluid into the rectum

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17
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enteral

A

admin of meds by way of the GI tract

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formulation

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form which a drug is presented

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parenteral

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admin med by any means other than GI tract

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20
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pessary

A

appliance inserted into the vagina

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21
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pharmacodynamics

A

uptake and action of drugs at their tissue sites

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22
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pharmacokinetics

A

movement of drugs within the body affecting absorption distribution and excretion

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23
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rectal

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pertaining to rectum

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24
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sublingual

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underneath the tongue

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suppository

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small solid body containing meds that is placed in a body orifice other than the mouth

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topical

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med applied to local area

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transdermal

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going across or thru the skin

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aseptic

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pertaining to the absence of living organisms

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29
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bolus

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single mass of a substance

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30
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infusion

A

intro intravenously of a substance other than blood

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31
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injection

A

intro of a med substance parenterally

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32
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port

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point of entry into an IV system

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33
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adverse

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noxious, unintended

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34
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impairment

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diminishing of normal function

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interaction

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the action between 2 entities to produce or prevent an effect

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reaction

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response to a stimulus

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synergist

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agent that aids the action of another

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tranquilizer

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agent that calms without sedating or depressing

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aide

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an official, confidential assistant

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cognitive

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pertaining to the process of acquiring knowledge

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capsule

A

solid dosage form in which a drug is enclosed in a hard of soft shell

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syringe

A

instrument used for injecting or withdrawing fluids

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allergy

A

state of hypersensitivity

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corticosteriod

A

hormone produced by the adrenal glands

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vertigo

A

sensation of spinning

46
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betablocker

A

beta-adrenergic blocking agent used in the treatment of cardiac arrhythmias and hypertension

47
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chronotropic

A

affecting heart rate

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dromotropic

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affecting the rate of conduction in the AV node, and subsequently heart rate

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diuretic

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agent that acts on the kidney to increase urine output

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inotropic

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affecting the contractility of cardiac muscle

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statin

A

drug used to lower cholesterol

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cream

A

semisolid emulsion for topical use

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exfoliation

A

shedding of superficial cells from any tissue surface

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ichthyosis

A

scaling and dryness of skin

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keratolytic

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causing separation or loosening of the horny layer of epidermis

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lotion

A

liquid for topical use

57
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ointment

A

semisolid preparation for topical use

58
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biguanides

A

class of drugs used for diabetes

59
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insulin

A

hormone secreted by the islet cells of the pancreas

60
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thiazolidinediones

A

class of antidiabetic drugs that diminish peripheral insulin resistance

61
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glucocorticoid

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hormone of the adrenal cortex that helps regulate glucose metabolism

62
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isotope

A

radioactive element used in diagnostic procedures

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mineralocorticoid

A

hormone of adrenal cortex that influences sodium and potassium metabolism

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radioactive

A

property of emitting alpha, bet, gamma rays

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cachexia

A

general weight loss and wasting of the body

66
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analgesia

A

state in which pain is reduced

67
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antipyretic

A

agent that reduces fever

68
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ingredient

A

element in a mixture

69
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remission

A

period when there is lessening of the manifestations of a disease

70
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sedative

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agent that calms nervous excitement

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antineoplastic

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pertaining to preventing the forming or spread of cancer cells

72
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cytostatic

A

inhibiting cell division

73
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modulator

A

agent that regulates

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monoclonal

A

derived from a single clone of cells

75
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cannula

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tube inserted into a blood vessel as a channel for fluid

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mucolytic

A

agent capable of dissolving or liquefying mucus

77
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nebulizer

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device used to deliver liquid medicine in a fine mist for inhalation

78
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antiretroviral

A

agent that inhibits or kills any virus of the family

79
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retrovirus

A

virus with RNA core genetic material

80
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dysfunction

A

difficulty in performing

81
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impotence

A

inability to achieve an erection

82
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antipruritics

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topical lotions, ointments, creams that relieve itching

83
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anesthetics

A

topical agents that relieve pain or itching on skins surface

84
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retinoids

A

used to treat acne and sun spots

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