Drugs Flashcards

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1
Q

Oral

A

Relating to mouth

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2
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Tablets

A

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

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3
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Elixer or linctus

A

Sweetened liquids

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4
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Parenterally

A

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

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5
Q

ac

A

Before food

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6
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pc

A

After food

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7
Q

bd

A

Twice a day

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8
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TDS or tid

A

Three times a day

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9
Q

qds

A

Four times a day

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10
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qqh

A

Every four hours

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11
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prn

A

As required

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12
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stat

A

At once

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13
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rep

A

repeated

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14
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om

A

Every morning

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15
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on

A

Every night

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16
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od

A

Every day 

17
Q

Analgesic

A

Drug to relieve pain

18
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Anaesthetic

A

Drug to remove sensation or feeling

19
Q

Contraceptive

A

Substance or device to prevent pregnancy

20
Q

Antibiotic

A

Drug used to destroy or slow down the growth of bacteria

21
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Antiemetic

A

Drugs to treat nausea or vomiting

22
Q

Antihypertensive

A

Drug used to reduce high blood pressure

23
Q

Antiseptic

A

Agent to prevent infection

24
Q

Diuretic

A

Drug to increase urine production

25
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Hypnotic

A

Drugs that help the body to sleep

26
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Narcotic

A

Drug to induce narcosis (stupor a deep sleep)

27
Q

Decongestant

A

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

28
Q

NP

A

Proper name

29
Q

MIMS

A

Monthly index of medical specialities

30
Q

SI

A

International system

31
Q

P

A

Pharmacy only drugs

32
Q

POM

A

Prescription only medicine