Some Common Medications Flashcards
1
Q
A variety of substances that inhibit the growth of or destroy microorganisms
A
Antibiotics
2
Q
An agent that prevents or delays blood coagulation ,
A
Anti-coagulant
3
Q
It’s used to prevent further blood clotting or embolism in case of heart attacks .
A
Anti-coagulant
4
Q
A substance that relieve the allergy symptoms
A
Antihistamine
5
Q
A medicine that counteracts the effect of histamine which sometimes causes an allergic reaction .
A
Antihistamine
6
Q
A heart stimulant drug that increases the force of the muscular contraction of the heart
A
Digitalis
7
Q
Is often prescribed for patients with heart failure
A
Digitalis
8
Q
A hormone secreted by the pancreas
A
Insulin
9
Q
A preparation taken by hypodermic injection by some diabetic patient .
A
Insulin
