Chapter 3 (Pharmacology)

Question 1

anesthetic

Answer 1

a drug that temporarily blocks sensation

Question 2

antibiotic

Answer 2

a drug that destroys or opposes growth of microorganisms

Question 3

antihistamine

Answer 3

a drug that opposes the effects of histamine

Question 4

antipruritic

Answer 4

a drug that prevents or relieves itching

Question 5

antiseptic

Answer 5

a drug that prevents sepsis (rotting or flesh) by killing microorganisms