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Drugs Flashcards

1
Q

inhalation

A

breathing in

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2
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injection

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Into muscle IM into vein IV under skin SC

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3
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insertion into rectum
Insertion into vagina

A

Into rectum p.r into vagina p.v

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4
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inunction

A

rubbing in

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5
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orally

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by mouth

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6
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topically

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applied locally

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7
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ACE inhibitor

A

Drug to treat hypertension & heart failure

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8
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Anaesthetic

A

Drug to remove sensation

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9
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Analgesic

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Drug to relieve pain

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10
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Antacid

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Drug to neutralize stomach acid

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11
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Antiarrhythmic

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Drug to control the rhythm of the heart

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12
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Antibiotic

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Drug to kill bacteria

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13
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Anticoagulant

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Drug to prevent clotting

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14
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Antidepressant

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Drug to lift the mood of a patient

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15
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Anti-emetic

A

Drug to reduce vomiting

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16
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Antifungal

A

Drug to kill fungi

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17
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Antihistamine

A

Drug to reduce production of histamine

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18
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Antihypertensive

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Drug to lower blood pressure

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19
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Anti-inflammatory

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Drug to reduce inflammation

20
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Anti-obesity

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Drug to help reduce weight

21
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Antipsychotic

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Drug to quieten disturbed patients suffering from mania

22
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Antipyretic

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Drug to reduce body temperature

23
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Antispasmodic

A

Drug to reduce muscle spasms

24
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Antitussive

A

Drug to reduce coughing

25
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Betablocker

A

Drug to reduce high blood pressure

26
Q

Calcium Channel blocker

A

Drug to reduce blood pressure

27
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Carminative

A

Drug to reduce flatulence

28
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Chemotherapy

A

Toxic drug to kill malignant cells

29
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Contraceptive

A

Drug to prevent conception

30
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Cytotoxic

A

Drug to kill malignant cells

31
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Decongestant

A

Drug to relieve congestion of mucous membranes

32
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Depressant

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Drug to depress the function of the central nervous system

33
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Diuretic

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Drug to increase the production of urine

34
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Expectorant

A

Drug to encourage coughing up of secretions

35
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Hypnotic

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Drug to induce sleep

36
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Laxative

A

Drug to help evacuate the bowels

37
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Narcotic

A

Drug to induce deep unnatural sleep/stupor

38
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Opiates

A

Very strong painkiller

39
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Prophylactic

A

Substance to prevent disease

40
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Proton Pump Inhibitor

A

Drug to inhibit production of hydrochloric acid in stoma

41
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Sedative

A

Drug which lowers function

42
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Statins

A

Drug to lower cholesterol in the blood

43
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Steroids

A

Drugs containing hormones

44
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Stimulant

A

Drug to increase function of central nervous system

45
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Tranquiliser

A

Drug to reduce anxiety

46
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Vaccine

A

Substance especially prepared to stimulate the body to produce it’s own antibodies or antitoxins to prevent disease

47
Q

Reverse

breathing in

A

inhalation

Module 3 MT3 (7 decks)

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