dispensing terms test 3 Flashcards
adhesive matrix
drug is even distributed, so can be cut in half; contains a rel. liner and drug is rel from adhesive
reservoir
cant be cut bc drug wld leak; contains rate-controlling membrane and a reservoir filled w/ drug formulation; adhesive on both sides
rate of diffusion through the skin
flux
an estraogen hormone ind. For hormone replaceement therapy in post menopausal women
estradiol
inflammation of the vagina due to thinning and shrinking of tissues, caused by decrease estrogen levels
vaginal atrophy
vaginal atrophy
atrophic vaginitis
painful intercourse
dyspareunia
hot flashes
vasomoter symptoms
synthetic derivatives of testosterone
anabolic steroids
made all anabolic steroids schedule 3 drugs
Anabolic Steroids Control Act
decreased activity of the gonads
hypogonadism
sex drive
libido
urination
micturition
vomiting center in brain
chemoreceptor trigger zone
inflammaotry mediator
cyclooxygenase-2
muscle stretched too far
strain
ligament stretched too far
sprain
most common propellant used
hydrofluoroalkane
inflammaotry ocndition of the lungs caused by inflammaotry mediators
asthma
solutions of inhalation
neulization
contain soya lecithin
Combivent
enzyme influenza needs to replicate
neuraminidase
deficiency of carbon dioxide in the blood
acapnia
inflammation of nasal mucous membranes resulting from an allergic rxn
allergic rhinitis
absence of breathing
apnea
collapsed lung
atelectasis
abnormally slow breathing
bradypnea
hoarsness
dysphonia
difficult breathing
dyspnea
a bruise
ecchymosis
nosebleed
epistaxis
eeject from the lungs by coughin
expectorate
excess carbon dioxide in the blood
hypercapnia
area of tissue death due to a lack of oxygen
infarct
inflammation of the cornea
keratitis
a feeling of discomfort or fatigue
malaize
pupil dilation
mydriasis
fungal infection in mouth caused by Candida albicans (thrush)
Oral candidiasis
paleness
pallor
fever
pyrexia
inflammation of the nazal mucous membranes
rhinitis
rhinitis caused by rebound vasodilation after excessive use of vasoconstricting nasal sprays or drops
rhinitis medicamentosa
a runny nose
rhinorrhea
hives
urticaria
dry mouth
xerostomia
requiring oxygen
aerobic
absence of taste
ageusia
not requiring oxygen
anaerobic
absence of he sense of smell
anosmia
inflammation of the bladder
cystitis
vomiting center in brain
emesis
inflammation of the tongue
glossitis
breast enlargement in males
gynecomastia
blood in urine
hematuria
the expectoration of blood
hemoptysis
cold sores
herpes labialis
shingles
herpes zoster
a lowered levelof consciousness marked by listlessness, somnolence, and apathy
lethargy
involuntary contraction of a muscle
myoclonus
an infection originating in a hospital
nosocomia
fungal infection of the nail
onychomycosis
eye pain
ophthalmagra
agent that destroys lice
pediculicide
infested w/ lice
pediculosis
collection of pus under skin
pustule
inflammation of a salvary gland
sialadenitis
inflammation of the oral mucosa
stomatitis
fungal infection of the nail
tinea unguium
a ringing noise in the ears
tinnitus
checkenpox
varicella zoster
blister
vesicle
disease causing
virulent
contagious bacterial skin infection characterized by vesicles and yellowish crusts
impetigo