urinary system - pharmacology Flashcards
1
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Substance that will neutralize poisons or their side effects
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Antidote
2
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Usually unfavorable response resulting from physician’s actions, taking or medication, or a treatment
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Iatrogenic
3
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Unusual or abnormal response to drug or food
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Idiosyncrasy
4
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Response to drug other than effect desired; also called adverse reaction
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Side effect
5
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Extent or degree to which a substance is poisonous
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Toxicity
6
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Used to treat bacterial infections of the urinary tract
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Antibiotic
7
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Used to prevent or reduce bladder muscle spasms
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Antispasmodic
8
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Increases volume of urine produced by the kidneys; useful in treatment of edema, kidney failure, heart failure, and hypertension
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Diuretic
