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Drugs Flashcards

1
Q

Oral

A

Relating to mouth

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Tablets

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Solid form of drug or capsules with a soluble case enclosing the drug

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Elixer or linctus

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Sweetened liquids

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Parenterally

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A drug administered other than orally or rectally i.e. via an intravenous infusion IVI

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5
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ac

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Before food

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pc

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After food

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7
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bd

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Twice a day

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TDS or tid

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Three times a day

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qds

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Four times a day

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qqh

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Every four hours

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prn

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As required

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stat

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At once

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rep

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repeated

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om

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Every morning

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on

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Every night

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16
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od

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Every day 

17
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Analgesic

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Drug to relieve pain

18
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Anaesthetic

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Drug to remove sensation or feeling

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Contraceptive

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Substance or device to prevent pregnancy

20
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Antibiotic

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Drug used to destroy or slow down the growth of bacteria

21
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Antiemetic

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Drugs to treat nausea or vomiting

22
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Antihypertensive

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Drug used to reduce high blood pressure

23
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Antiseptic

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Agent to prevent infection

24
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Diuretic

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Drug to increase urine production

25
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Hypnotic

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Drugs that help the body to sleep

26
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Narcotic

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Drug to induce narcosis (stupor a deep sleep)

27
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Decongestant

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Reduce the swelling in the nose and help to open the airways

28
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NP

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Proper name

29
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MIMS

A

Monthly index of medical specialities

30
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SI

A

International system

31
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P

A

Pharmacy only drugs

32
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POM

A

Prescription only medicine

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