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Intro. to Pharmacology > General Terminology > Flashcards

General Terminology Flashcards

1
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Define abduction

A

To move away from the centerline of the body.

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2
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Define acute

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Sudden or quick onset

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3
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Define adduction

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To move towards the midline of the body

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4
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Define afebrile

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Without fever

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5
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Define allergy

A

hystamine response

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6
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Define Alopecia

A

Losing one’s care about themselves, secondary to certain medications

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7
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Define ambulate

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To walk

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8
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Define amenorrhea

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Absence of the menstrual cycle

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9
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Anabolism

A

Build up of protein within the body

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10
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Analgesic

A

Medication that relieves or reduces pain

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11
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Anaphylaxis

A

Systemic allergic reaction, most severe

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12
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Anorexiant

A

Medication that reduces an individual’s appetite

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13
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Anterior

A

Front

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14
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Antibiotic

A

Drug that kills and reduces bacterial counts

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15
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Anticoagulant

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Prevents or lessens the body’s natural ability to coagulate

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16
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Antipruritic

A

Medication that reduces itching

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17
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Antipyretic

A

Medication that reduces fever

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18
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Assessment

A

Process of gathering information

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19
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Athletes foot

A

Fungal infection of the feet/toes

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20
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Borborygmy

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Growling of the stomach, usually caused by gas in the stomach

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21
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Bradycardia

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Slow heart rate, below 60

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22
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Bronchitis

A

Inflammation of the bronchioles

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23
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Buccal

A

Cheek

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24
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Candidiasis

A

Yeast infection

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25
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Catabolism

A

Breakdown of proteins

26
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Chronic

A

Long lasting

27
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Conjuctivitis

A

Inflammation of the conjuctiva of the eye

28
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Constipation

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Cramping sensation of the intestines usually caused by reactions to medications, “Opiod induced constipation”

29
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Cyanosis

A

Blue color of the skin

30
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Cystitis

A

Inflammation of the urinary bladder

31
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Decongestant

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Medication that reduces nasal inflammation, Blood pressure medication and decongestants should not be given together

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Diaphoresis

A

Excessive sweating, abnormal

33
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Diarrhea

A

Watery/ loose stools

34
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Diastolic

A

Resting blood pressure

35
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Dilation

A

Increase in size

36
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Diuretic

A

Medication that produces urine

37
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Dyspnea

A

Difficulty Breathing

38
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Dysuria

A

Difficulty urinating

39
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Edema

A

Swelling

40
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Emesis

A

Throwing up

41
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Epistaxis

A

Nosebleed

42
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Eructation

A

Burping

43
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Etiology

A

Where a disease comes from

44
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Expectorant

A

Medication that loosens bronchiole secretions

45
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Febrile

A

With fever

46
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Flatulance

A

Passing of gas from the intestinal system through the rectum

47
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Gastric

A

Pertaining to the stomach

48
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Gingivitis

A

Gum diseasse

49
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Hemorrhage

A

Bleeding

50
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Hepatitis

A

Liver inflammation

51
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Hyperthermia

A

High body temperature

52
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Incontinence

A

Loss of urinary fluid control

53
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Infection

A

Abnormally high levels of bacterial counts

54
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Intravenous

A

Into the circulatory system

55
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Jaundice

A

Yellowing of the skin usually caused by a failing liver

56
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Mastication

A

Chewing

57
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Nausea

A

Feeling the need to throw up

58
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Thrush

A

Oral yeast infection

59
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Tinnitus

A

Ringing of the ears

60
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Vasoconstriction

A

Narrowing of the blood vessels

61
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Vasodialation

A

Widening of the blood vessels

Intro. to Pharmacology (3 decks)

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