Health Chapter 7 Flashcards
does second-hand smoke impact people and cause issues?
yes
substance that alters the function of the body in some way
drug
substance that is used to cure or treat a disease or alleviate some of its symptoms
medicine
medicines that the FDA considers unlikely to be abused and that have minimal side effects and can be sold to the general public
over-the-counter (OTC) drugs
medicines the FDA deems likely to be abused or that have significant side effects
prescription drugs
most common prescription medicines that are chemical substances that stop the growth of bacteria
antibiotics
medicines that cause loss of feeling
anesthetics
______ cause numbness in a limited part of the body
local anesthetics
_______ enter the bloodstream and prevent feeling by the body as a whole
general anesthetics
medicines that reduce the sensation of pain but do not cause loss of other skin senses
analgesics
the oldest OTC analgesic in common use
aspirin
analgesic that relieves pain and reduces fever but does not reduce inflammation
acetaminophen (Tylenol)
analgesic that relieves pain and reduces inflammation and fever but is less irritating to the digestive tract
ibuprofen
OTC medicine that helps reduce sneezing and a stuffy or runny nose and allows the tissue to return to normal
antihistamines
_______ help clear stuffy sinuses and nasal passages, and may also reduce chest congestion
decongestants
_____ help stifle the urge to cough
cough suppressants
________ kill pathogens in minor cuts and scrapes to prevent infection. Some also contain topical anesthetics to ease the pain
antiseptics and first aid ointments
_______ include acne medicines, antifungal medicines, and soothing creams to treat a variety of conditions.
skin-care products
_______ includes antacids, antidiarrheal medications, and laxatives
medicines to treat mild digestive disorders
drugs that can affect the brain and mind
psychoactive drugs
user eventually becomes unable to function normally without the drug
dependence