give the meaning of the following terms

Question 1

intravenous

Answer 1

within a vein

Question 2

intrathecal

Answer 2

within the membrane around the spinal cord or brain

Question 3

antiseptic

Answer 3

against infection

Question 4

antipruretic

Answer 4

against itching

Question 5

aerosol

Answer 5

particles suspended in the air and inhaled

Question 6

intramuscular

Answer 6

within a muscle

Question 7

subcutaneous

Answer 7

under the skin

Question 8

intracavitary

Answer 8

within a cavity

Question 9

addiction

Answer 9

dependent on

Question 10

dose

Answer 10

amount administered

Question 11

drug resistance

Answer 11

tolerant/ lack of desired effect

Question 12

response

Answer 12

desired and beneficial effect

Question 13

schedule

Answer 13

exact timing and frequency of drug administered

Question 14

dependence

Answer 14

prolonged use of drug that may lead to physiologic need

Question 15

beta blocker

Answer 15

blocks epinephrine from entering the heart/ blood vessels/ bronchial tubes

Question 16

androgen

Answer 16

produces male sexual characteristics

Question 17

glucocorticoid

Answer 17

from adrenal glands - reduces inflammation and raises blood sugars

Question 18

calcium channel blocker

Answer 18

blocks calcium from heart and blood vessel walls

Question 19

estrogen

Answer 19

produces female sexual characteristics

Question 20

antacid

Answer 20

neutralizes acid in the stomach

Question 21

cathartic

Answer 21

relieves constipation

Question 22

antiemetic

Answer 22

prevents nausea and vomiting

Question 23

bronchodilator

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opens air passages

Question 24

hypnotic

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produces sleep

Question 25

diuretic

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lowers blood pressue

Question 26

cholesterol-lowering drug

Answer 26

reduces cholesterol levels

Question 27

antipyretic

Answer 27

reduces fever

Question 28

antipruritic

Answer 28

reduces itching

Question 29

narcotic

Answer 29

habit forming analgesic

Question 30

synergism

Answer 30

2 drugs cause an effect greater than the sum of one alone

Question 31

erythromycin

Answer 31

antibiotic derived from red mold

Question 32

contraindication

Answer 32

factor in patients condition that prevents use of a particular drug

Question 33

anesthetic

Answer 33

produces absence of sensation/ feeling