IPC terms part 3 Flashcards
5-HT
Serotonin
ACE
Angiotensin Converting Enzyme
AED
Antiepileptic Drug, Automated External Defibrillator
APAP
acetaminophen
ARB
Angiotensin Receptor Blocker
ART
Antiretroviral Therapy
ASA
Aspirin
CCB
Calcium Channel Blocker
D5W
5% Dextrose in Water
DMARD
Disease-Modifying Anti Rheumatic Drug
DOAC
Direct-Acting Oral Anticoagulant (same as NOAC)
ETOH
Ethanol
HCTZ, HCT
Hydrochlorothiazide
ICS
Inhaled Corticosteroid
LABA
Long-Acting Beta-2 Agonist
LAMA
Long-Acting Muscarinic Antagonist
LR
Lactated Ringer’s
MAO-I
Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitor
NRT
Nicotine Replacement Therapy
NS
Normal Saline
NSAID
Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug
NTG
Nitroglycerin
PCN
Penicillin
PPI
Proton Pump Inhibitor, Patient Package Insert
PRBCs
Packed Red Blood Cells
SABA
Short-Acting Beta-2 Agonist
SAMA
Short-Acting Muscarinic Antagonist
SNRI
Serotonin and Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitor
SSRI
Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor
TCA
Tricyclic Antidepressant
TPN
Total Parenteral Nutrition
UFH
Unfractionated Heparin
FDA
Food and Drug Administration
HIPAA
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
OB-GYN
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Parenteral
Drug administration by other than the oral route, specifically by injection.
Subcutaneous
A drug route of administration in which it is injected just beneath the skin.
Sublingual
A drug therapy that is placed under the tongue. An example would be sublingual nitroglycerin used to manage chest pain.
Transdermal
A route of adimistration in which a medication is applied to the skin. Also, the term for a medication that is applied to the skin so that the drug can be absorbed through the skin. Examples would include nitroglycerin patches, clonidine patches, estrogen patches, and nicotine patches.
Analgesic
A medication that relieves pain. Acetaminophen (APAP; brand name Tylenol®), aspirin (ASA), nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like ibuprofen (Advil®, Motrin®), and narcotics are examples of analgesics
Antibiotic
A medication that inhibits growth or destroys microorganisms whose overgrowth causes infection. Penicillins, quinolones, β-lactams, and cephalosporins are all examples.
Anticoagulant
A medication that prevents or delays blood coagulation, for example warfarin sodium (Coumadin®) or dabagatrin (Pradaxa®). Also the term used for delaying or preventing blood coagulation.
Antidepressant
Any medicine or other mode of therapy that acts to prevent, cure, or alleviate mental depression.
Antihistamine
A medication that opposes the action of histamine. Although there are two classes of histamine-blocking drugs, the term antihistamine is typically used to describe agents that block the action of histamines on the H1 receptors. These agents are used to treat allergies, hives, etc.
Anti-inflammatory
A medication that counteracts inflammation.
Contraceptive
A medication or any process, device, or method that prevents conception. Categories of contraceptives include steroids, chemical, physical, or barrier or combinations of these.
Corticosteroid
Any of several steroid hormones secreted by the cortex of the adrenal gland or manufactured synthetically for use as a drug. Examples would be prednisone, dexamethasone, methylprednisolone.
Decongestant
Reducing congestion or swelling, or any agent that reduces congestion or swelling.
Diuretic
Increasing urine secretion, an agent that increases urine output.
Expectorant
An agent, such as guaifenesin, that promotes the clearance of mucus from the respiratory tract.
Insulin
A hormone secreted by the β-cells of the pancreas that controls the metabolism and cellular uptake of sugars, proteins, and fats. As a drug it is used principally to treat diabetes mellitus.
Nitrates
Salts of nitric acid. Agents in the class include isosorbide dinitrate or monohydrate and nitroglycerin. They are arteriovenous dilators and are used to treat angina, hypertension, and congestive heart failure.
Adherence
The patient taking the right drug as prescribed, including the prescribed dose of medication at the prescribed frequency for the prescribed length of time. (Formerly referred to as compliance.)
Alopecia
Hair loss
Anaphylaxis
A severe, life-threatening allergic reaction. Symptoms can include hypotension, swelling of the mouth and throat, and/or difficulty breathing
Benign
Not harmful, tumor - not cancerous
Callus
Hard thick skin
Cerumen
Ear wax
Delirium
An acute change in mental status characterized by incoherent thoughts and speech, disorientation, agitation, hallucinations, delusions and /or paranoia
Enuresis
Involuntary urination
Epitaxis
Nosebleed
Hirsutism
Male-pattern hair growth in women
Ischemia
An inadequate blood supply to an organ or part of the body
Malignant
Very virulent or infectious, tumor - not self limiting in growth; uncontrolled growth
Miotic
An agent that causes the pupil to contract, such as pilocarpine.
Morbidity
Illness or disease
Mortality
Death
Mydriatic
Causing pupillary dilation. A drug that dilates the pupil such as atropine, cocaine, and ephedrine.
Nystagmus
Repetitive, uncontrolled movements of the eye
Orthostasis
A drop in blood pressure that happens soon after standing
Pallor
Pale skin color
Palpation
Examination by application of the hands or fingers to the external surface of the body to detect evidence of disease or abnormalities in the internal organs (palpate - to examine by touch)
percuss
To examine by striking
Prophylaxis
Prevention (e.g., of a disease)
Pruritus
Itchy skin
Retina
Inner nerve-containing layer of the eye
Sepsis
The presence of microorganisms or their toxins in the blood; also the toxic condition caused by such presence
Sinus
Cavity, channel, or hollow space
Stricture
An abnormal narrowing of a body passage
Stoma
Any small opening on the surface of the body
Syncope
a temporary loss of consciousness caused by a drop in blood pressure and blood flow to the brain (also called fainting)
Tachyphylaxis
A diminished response to successive doses of a drug
Teratogenic
A drug that will cause birth defects if taken during pregnancy
Tinnitus
A ringing or buzzing in the ears
Urticaria
Hives (wheals or welts)
