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Chapter 21 Practice Pt 2 Flashcards

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drug that widens blood vessels

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vasodilator

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drug that reduces blood pressure

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antihypertensive

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drug that reduces lipids in blood

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cholesterol-lowering drug

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drug that promotes excretion of urine, lowering blood pressure

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diuretic

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drug that prevents chest pain due to ischemia

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antianginal

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drug that narrows blood vessels

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vasoconstrictor

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drug that strengthens the force and efficiency of the heartbeat

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digoxin

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epilepsy

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anticonvulsant

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thrombosis

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anticoagulant

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epigastric discomfort

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antacid

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bacterial pneumonia

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antibiotic

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severe behavior disturbances

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tranquilizer

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myalgia

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analgesic

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congestive heart failure

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digoxin

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anaphylaxis

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antihistamine

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high blood pressure

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antihypertensive

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abnormal uterine bleeding due to hormonal imbalance

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progestins

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giving drugs by injection into the skin, muscles or veins

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parenteral administration

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study of the effects and strength of a drug within the body

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pharmacodynamics

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study of new drug synthesis; relationship between chemical structure and biologic effects

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medicinal chemistry

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giving drugs by mouth

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oral administration

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location for preparing and dispensing drugs

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pharmacy

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study of interaction of drugs and their target molecules, enzymes or cell surface receptors

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molecular pharmacology

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specialist in preparing and dispensing drugs

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pharmacist

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condition caused by treatment given by physicians or other medical personnel

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iatrogenic

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unexpected effects produces in a particularly sensitive individual but not seen in most patients

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idiosyncrasy

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administration of drugs in gaseous or vapor form through the nose or mouth

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inhalation

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