Pharmacy Terms

Question 1

Antihistamines

Answer 1

Drugs that combat histamine released during allergic reaction by blocking action of histamine on the tissue

Question 2

Antiemetic

Answer 2

Prevents or reduces nausea and vomiting

Question 3

Bronchitis

Answer 3

Inflammation & swelling of the bronchi

Question 4

Congestion

Answer 4

Abnormal or excessive accumulation of a body fluid

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Constipation

Answer 5

Infrequent (& frequently incomplete) bowel movements

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Contraindication

Answer 6

Symptom or medical condition renders the admin of a particular drug inadvisable

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Decongestant

Answer 7

Drug-shrinks swollen membranes in nose for easier breathing. Can be oral or nasally with spray, no more than 5 days w/o doctor’s advice & with a nasal steroid due to potential rebound effect.

Question 8

Diabetes

Answer 8

Body can’t regulate levels of glucose in blood

Question 9

Diuretic

Answer 9

Agent which increases urine output

Question 10

Hyperlipidemia

Answer 10

Elevation of lipids, or fats in blood. May be due to increased triglycerides, cholesterol or both-may lead to heart disease

Question 11

Hypertension

Answer 11

High blood pressure

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Inflammation

Answer 12

Basic way the body reacts to infection, irritation or other injury, key feature being redness, warmth, swelling and pain

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Insomnia

Answer 13

Perception or complaint of inadequate or poor quality sleep because of one or more: difficulty falling asleep, waking up frequently during night with difficulty returning to sleep, waking up too early in the morning or unrefreshing sleep

Question 14

Reflux

Answer 14

The term used when liquid backs up into the esophagus from the stomach

Question 15

Sinusitis

Answer 15

Inflammation of the lining membrane of any hollow areas (sinuses) of the bone of the skull around the nose

Question 16

Stool

Answer 16

Solid matter discharged in a bowel movement