health 4th quarter periodical test Flashcards
known as non prescription medicine
over the counter medicine
helps treat mild body pain
analgesic
help treat loose bowel movement
antidiarrheal
helps control the acid level of the stomach
antacid
help lower body temperature during a fever
antipyretic
help treat body swelling
anti inflammatory
prevent the spread of pathogens
antiseptic
helps relieve nasal and chest congestion
decongestant
releive pain and discomfort cuased by constipation
laxative
medicine that prescripted by a doctor
prescription med
destroys pathogens
antibiotic
control and maintain blood pressure
antihypertensive
given to people who experience deppression
deppresants
med that relax the body
narcotics
energize the central nervous system
stimulants