Terminology

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Allergy

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Condition of unusual or exaggerated sensitivity to a substance that is harmless in similar amounts to the average person

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Adverse drug effects

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Effects other than the desired ones, side effects and toxicities

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Analgestic

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A drug that relieves pain

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Anemia

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A condition in which the body does not have enough healthy Red blood cells which provide oxygen to body tissues

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Anesthetic

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An agent used to abolish sensation may be local or general

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Angina

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A sudden intense pain in the chest, often accompanied by feelings of suffocation, caused by momentary lack of adequate blood supply to the heart muscle

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Antacid

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A drug that counteracts or neutralizes stomach acidity

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Antibiotic

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A substance produced by a living organism that is capable of killing or inhibiting the growth of another microorganism; used in the treatment of infectious diseases

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Antihistamine

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A drug that blocks the effects of histamine, which causes allergic reactions; used in the treatment of allergies and cold symptoms

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Anti-inflammatory

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A medication used to reduce inflammation

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Arthritis

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Inflammation of the joints

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Auxiliary labels

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Small labels containing additional information, Reminders, or warnings to the patient regarding drug use; used to supplement the main prescription label

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Congestive heart failure

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Failure or diminished ability of the heart to supply blood to the tissues and organs of the body

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Constipation

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A condition of the bowels in which the feces are dry and hardened and evacuation is difficult and infrequent

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Decongestant

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A drug that relieves congestion; opens blocked air passages in the nose and Bronchi

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Expectorant

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A drug that promotes the discharge of phlegm or other fluids from the respiratory tract

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Hypertension

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High blood pressure

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Infection

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The entrance and growth of organisms, such as bacteria, in the body

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Inflammation

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Reaction of tissue to injuries, characterized by pain, heat, redness, swelling

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Inhalation

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The route by which drugs are administered into the lungs or respiratory tract

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Laxative

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A drug used to relieve constipation

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Narcotic

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A drug that blunts the senses and relieves pain; can cause addiction, dependence, tolerance

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Ophthalmic

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Of or pertaining to the eye

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Oral

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Of or pertaining to the mouth

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Otic

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Of or pertaining to the ear

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Prescription

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An order for a medication or device issued by a licensed prescriber such as a physician, dentist, veterinarian for physicians assistant

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Renal

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Of or pertaining to the kidneys or the surrounding regions

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Sedative

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A drug that causes a quieting effect on mental processes or nervous irritability

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Side effect

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Any effect of a drug that is in addition to its intended effect; usually harmful or unpleasant

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Subcutaneous

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Route by which drugs are administered or injected under the skin

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Symptom

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Observable evidence of disease

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Tolerance

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The power of resisting the action of a drug; may develop when a drug has been used repeatedly over a long period of time

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Vertigo

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Dizziness or lightheaded ness; can result from a disorder of the sense of balance