Chap 8 Drugs Flashcards
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abbrev for microgram
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dosage/direction mcg
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SUFFIX -mimetic
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SUFFIX MEANING mimicking, simulating
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abbrev for as needed (Latin, pro re nata)
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dosage/direction prn
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dosage/direction SA
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abbrev for sustained action
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USP
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abbrev for United States Pharmacopeia
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ASA
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abbrev for Acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin)
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NSAID(s)
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abbrev for nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drug(s)
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dosage/direction qid
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abbrev for four times a day (Latin, quater in die)
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ROOT MEANING stupor
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ROOT narc/o
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abbrev for sublingual(ly)
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dosage/direction SL
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dosage/direction q ____ h
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abbrev for every ____ hours
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potentiation
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Increased potency created by two drugs acting together
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PREFIX contra-
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PREFIX MEANING against, oppose
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abbrev for every morning (Latin, quaque ante meridiem)
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dosage/direction qam
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elix
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abbrev for elixir
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abbrev for after meals (Latin, post cibum)
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dosage/direction pc
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abbrev for elixir
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elix
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abbrev for intravenous(ly)
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dosage/direction IV
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abbrev for tincture
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tinct
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abbrev for milligram
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dosage/direction mg
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dosage/direction SR
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abbrev for sustained release
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ROOT pharm, pharmac/o
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ROOT MEANING drug, medicine
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ROOT hypn/o
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ROOT MEANING sleep
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abbrev for every hour (Latin, quaque hora)
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dosage/direction qh
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withdrawal
A condition that results from cessation or reduction of a drug that has been used regularly
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A substance that alters body function
drug
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abbrev for suppository
supp
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abbrev for sustained release
dosage/direction SR
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prescription (Rx)
Written and signed order for a drug with directions for its administration
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dosage/direction ad lib
abbrev for as desired (Latin, ad libitum)
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abbrev for four times a day (Latin, quater in die)
dosage/direction qid
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brand name
The trade or proprietary name of a drug, a registered trademark of the manufacturer; written with an initial capital letter
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abbrev for Office of Dietary Supplements
ODS
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abbrev for times
dosage/direction x
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dosage/direction mcg
abbrev for microgram
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abbrev for long-acting
dosage/direction LA
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abbrev for American Society of Health System Pharmacists
ASHP
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dosage/direction c
abbrev for with (Latin, cum)
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A substance that interferes with or opposes the action of a drug
antagonist
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abbrev for medicine(s), medication(s)
MED(s)
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abbrev for drop(s) (Latin, gutta)
dosage/direction gt(t)
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PREFIX MEANING opposite, against
PREFIX counter-
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abbrev for postprandial (after a meal)
dosage/direction pp
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abbrev for twice a day (Latin, bis in die)
dosage/direction bid
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abbrev for tablet
tab
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ROOT chem/o
ROOT MEANING chemical
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dosage/direction LA
abbrev for long-acting
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ROOT vas/o
ROOT MEANING vessel
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ASHP
abbrev for American Society of Health System Pharmacists
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ROOT MEANING vessel
ROOT vas/o
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abbrev for three times per day (Latin, ter in die)
dosage/direction tid
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SUFFIX MEANING mimicking, simulating
SUFFIX -mimetic
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dosage/direction aq
abbrev for water (Latin, aqua)
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dosage/direction mg
abbrev for milligram
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abbrev for ointment
ung
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abbrev for subcutaneous(ly)
dosage/direction SC, SQ, subcu
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dosage/direction mL
abbrev for milliliter
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abbrev for intramuscular(ly)
dosage/direction IM
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ROOT MEANING poison, toxin
ROOT tox/o, toxic/o
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abbrev for isoniazid (antituberculosis drug)
INH
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ROOT pyr/o, pyret/o
ROOT MEANING fever
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dosage/direction ID
abbrev for intradermal(ly)
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dosage/direction IU
abbrev for international unit
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abbrev for without (Latin, sine)
dosage/direction S (with line over top)
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A condition in which chronic use of a drug results in loss of effectiveness and the dose must be increased to produce the original response
tolerance
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APAP
abbrev for Acetaminophen
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dosage/direction qh
abbrev for every hour (Latin, quaque hora)
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MED(s)
abbrev for medicine(s), medication(s)
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Written and signed order for a drug with directions for its administration
prescription (Rx)
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Increased potency created by two drugs acting together
potentiation
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dosage/direction tid
abbrev for three times per day (Latin, ter in die)
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SUFFIX -lytic
SUFFIX MEANING dissolving, reducing, loosening
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abbrev for intradermal(ly)
dosage/direction ID
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dosage/direction po
abbrev for by mouth (Latin, per os)
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abbrev for of each (Greek, ana)
dosage/direction āā
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abbrev for Food and Drug Administration
FDA
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abbrev for before (Latin, ante)
dosage/direction ā
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generic name
The nonproprietary name of a drug; that is, a name that is not privately owned or trademarked; usually a simplified version of the chemical name; not capitalized
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substance dependence
A condition that may result from chronic use of a drug, in which a person has a chronic or compulsive need for a drug regardless of its adverse effects; dependence may be psychological or physical
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abbrev for suspension
susp
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side effect
A result of drug therapy or other therapy that is unrelated to or an extension of its intended effect. The term usually applies to an undesirable effect of treatment
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The nonproprietary name of a drug; that is, a name that is not privately owned or trademarked; usually a simplified version of the chemical name; not capitalized
generic name
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ROOT MEANING sleep
ROOT hypn/o
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tinct
abbrev for tincture
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The trade or proprietary name of a drug, a registered trademark of the manufacturer; written with an initial capital letter
brand name
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ung
abbrev for ointment
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abbrev for prescription
Rx
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SUFFIX MEANING dissolving, reducing, loosening
SUFFIX -lytic
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abbrev for water (Latin, aqua)
dosage/direction aq
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dosage/direction S (with line over top)
abbrev for without (Latin, sine)
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FDA
abbrev for Food and Drug Administration
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dosage/direction DS
abbrev for double strength
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phytomedicine
Another name for herbal medicine
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synergy
Combined action of two or more drugs working together to produce an effect greater than any of the drugs could produce when acting alone; also called synergism (SIN-er-jizm); adj. synergistic (sin-er-JIS-tik)
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ROOT alg/o, algi/o, algesi/o
ROOT MEANING pain
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dosage/direction SC, SQ, subcu
abbrev for subcutaneous(ly)
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Combined action of two or more drugs working together to produce an effect greater than any of the drugs could produce when acting alone; also called synergism (SIN-er-jizm); adj. synergistic (sin-er-JIS-tik)
synergy
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dosage/direction āā
abbrev for of each (Greek, ana)
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abbrev for Physicians' Desk Reference
PDR
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abbrev for at bedtime (Latin, hora somni)
dosage/direction hs
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abbrev for over-the-counter
OTC
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dosage/direction qam
abbrev for every morning (Latin, quaque ante meridiem)
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abbrev for with (Latin, cum)
dosage/direction c
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abbrev for sustained action
dosage/direction SA
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abbrev for after, post
dosage/direction p
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dosage/direction hs
abbrev for at bedtime (Latin, hora somni)
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dosage/direction ā
abbrev for before (Latin, ante)
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dosage/direction pc
abbrev for after meals (Latin, post cibum)
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abbrev for United States Pharmacopeia
USP
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abbrev for before meals (Latin, ante cibum)
dosage/direction ac
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drug
A substance that alters body function
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abbrev for Acetaminophen
APAP
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Another name for herbal medicine
phytomedicine
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PREFIX MEANING against, oppose
PREFIX contra-
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ROOT MEANING fever
ROOT pyr/o, pyret/o
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dosage/direction D/C, dc
abbrev for discontinue
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dosage/direction IV
abbrev for intravenous(ly)
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OTC
abbrev for over-the-counter
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abbrev for nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drug(s)
NSAID(s)
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Rx
abbrev for prescription
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tab
abbrev for tablet
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A condition that results from cessation or reduction of a drug that has been used regularly
withdrawal
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ROOT MEANING chemical
ROOT chem/o
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An extreme allergic reaction that can lead to respiratory distress, circulatory collapse, and death
anaphylaxis
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antagonist
A substance that interferes with or opposes the action of a drug
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ODS
abbrev for Office of Dietary Supplements
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PREFIX counter-
PREFIX MEANING opposite, against
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susp
abbrev for suspension
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abbrev for international unit
dosage/direction IU
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ROOT tox/o, toxic/o
ROOT MEANING poison, toxin
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dosage/direction p
abbrev for after, post
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contraindication
A factor that makes the use of a drug undesirable or dangerous
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abbrev for Acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin)
ASA
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SUFFIX -tropic
SUFFIX MEANING acting on
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supp
abbrev for suppository
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abbrev for milliliter
dosage/direction mL
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abbrev for by mouth (Latin, per os)
dosage/direction po
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INH
abbrev for isoniazid (antituberculosis drug)
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dosage/direction bid
abbrev for twice a day (Latin, bis in die)
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ROOT MEANING drug, medicine
ROOT pharm, pharmac/o
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A factor that makes the use of a drug undesirable or dangerous
contraindication
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dosage/direction pp
abbrev for postprandial (after a meal)
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abbrev for discontinue
dosage/direction D/C, dc
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The power to produce a specific result; effectiveness
efficacy
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dosage/direction gt(t)
abbrev for drop(s) (Latin, gutta)
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PREFIX MEANING against
PREFIX anti-
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abbrev for as desired (Latin, ad libitum)
dosage/direction ad lib
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dosage/direction prn
abbrev for as needed (Latin, pro re nata)
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abbrev for half (Latin, semis)
dosage/direction SS (with line above)
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dosage/direction ac
abbrev for before meals (Latin, ante cibum)
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PDR
abbrev for Physicians' Desk Reference
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ROOT MEANING pain
ROOT alg/o, algi/o, algesi/o
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anaphylaxis
An extreme allergic reaction that can lead to respiratory distress, circulatory collapse, and death
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SUFFIX MEANING acting on
SUFFIX -tropic
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ROOT narc/o
ROOT MEANING stupor
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dosage/direction SS (with line above)
abbrev for half (Latin, semis)
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abbrev for double strength
dosage/direction DS
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efficacy
The power to produce a specific result; effectiveness
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A result of drug therapy or other therapy that is unrelated to or an extension of its intended effect. The term usually applies to an undesirable effect of treatment
side effect
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dosage/direction x
abbrev for times
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dosage/direction IM
abbrev for intramuscular(ly)
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abbrev for capsule
cap
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A condition that may result from chronic use of a drug, in which a person has a chronic or compulsive need for a drug regardless of its adverse effects; dependence may be psychological or physical
substance dependence
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dosage/direction SL
abbrev for sublingual(ly)
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cap
abbrev for capsule
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PREFIX anti-
PREFIX MEANING against
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tolerance
A condition in which chronic use of a drug results in loss of effectiveness and the dose must be increased to produce the original response
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abbrev for every ____ hours
dosage/direction q ____ h
