types of medication Flashcards
1
Q
antianxiety
A
sedative
hypnotic
2
Q
fights bacteria
A
antibiotics
3
Q
painkiller
A
analgesic
4
Q
relieves nausea, vomiting
A
antiemetic
5
Q
antiallergic
A
antihistamine
6
Q
prevents heart attacks
A
cardiovascular drug
7
Q
reduces stomach acid
A
gastrointestinal drug
8
Q
bronchodilator
A
respiratory drug
9
Q
tablet
A
tablet
10
Q
dragee
A
coated tablet
11
Q
korreltjes
A
granules
12
Q
crème
A
cream
13
Q
aftreksel
A
elixer
14
Q
poeder
A
powder
15
Q
capsule
A
capsule
16
Q
drankje
A
mixture
17
Q
hoesttablet
A
lozenge
18
Q
injectievloeistof
A
solution for injection
19
Q
zalf
A
ointment
20
Q
smeersel
A
liniment
21
Q
balsem
A
balsam
22
Q
zetpil
A
suppository
23
Q
vloeistof huid/haar
A
lotion
24
Q
gorgeldrank
A
gargle
25
inhalatie
inhalation
26
verstuiver
spray
27
druppelvloeistof
drops
28
hoestsiroop
linctus
29
remove excess fluid from body
diuretic
30
increase activity
stimulants
31
supress swelling
anti-inflammatory drugs
32
painkiller derived from opium
narcotics
33
well known drug for pain relief, inflammation and fever
aspirin
34
prevent blood from clotting
anticoagulants
35
calm people down
tranquillizers
36
relieve constipation
laxatives
37
clear stuffy nose
decongestants
