Chapter 21

Question 1

Alges/o

Answer 1

Sensitivity to pain

Question 2

Chem/o

Answer 2

Drug

Question 3

Derm/o

Answer 3

Skin

Question 4

Hypn/o

Answer 4

Sleep

Question 5

iatr/o

Answer 5

Treatment

Question 6

Narc/o

Answer 6

Stupor

Question 7

Pyret/o

Answer 7

Fever

Question 8

Anti-

Answer 8

Against

Question 9

Addiction

Answer 9

Physical and psychological dependence on and craving for a drug

Question 10

Brand Name

Answer 10

Commercial name for a drug; trade name

Question 11

Chemical Name

Answer 11

Chemical formula for a drug

Question 12

Controlled Substances

Answer 12

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

Question 13

Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Answer 13

Government legally enforces proper drug manufacture and clinical use

Question 14

Iatrogenic

Answer 14

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

Question 15

Pharmacist

Answer 15

Specialist in preparing and dispensing drugs

Question 16

Pharmacology

Answer 16

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

Question 17

Physicians’ Desk Reference (PDR)

Answer 17

Reference book that lists drug products

Question 18

Toxicology

Answer 18

Study of harmful chemicals and their effects on the body

Question 19

Anticoagulant

Answer 19

Prevents blood clotting

Question 20

Anticonvulsant

Answer 20

Prevents convulsions (abnormal brain activity)

Question 21

Antidepressant

Answer 21

Relieves symptoms of depression

Question 22

Antidiabetic

Answer 22

Drug given to prevent or treat diabetes mellitus

Question 23

Antiemetic

Answer 23

Prevents nausea and vomiting

Question 24

Antiviral

Answer 24

Acts against viruses

Question 25

Caffeine

Answer 25

Central nervous system stimulant

Question 26

Cathartic

Answer 26

Relieves constipation

Question 27

Diuretic

Answer 27

Increases the production of urine

Question 28

Abbreviation: a.c.

Answer 28

Before meals

Question 29

Abbreviation: ad lib

Answer 29

Freely, as desired

Question 30

Abbreviation: b.i.d.

Answer 30

Two times a day

Question 31

Abbreviation: gtt

Answer 31

Drops

Question 32

Abbreviation: h.s.

Answer 32

At bedtime

Question 33

Abbreviation: NPO

Answer 33

Nothing By Mouth

Question 34

Abbreviation: PO

Answer 34

By Mouth

Question 35

Abbreviation: p.r.n.

Answer 35

As needed

Question 36

Abbreviation: t.i.d.

Answer 36

Three times daily

Question 37

Abbreviation: q.i.d.

Answer 37

Four times a day