Vocabulary

Question 1

Amphetamine

Answer 1

a central nervous system stimulate

Question 2

Antidote

Answer 2

an agent to counteract the unwanted effect for a drug

Question 3

Antihistamine

Answer 3

a drug which blocks the action of histamine in the body and helps to prevent allergic reaction

Question 4

Barbiturate

Answer 4

a sedative and hypnotic drug

Question 5

Contraindication

Answer 5

factors in a patient’s condition which prevent the use of a particular drug or treatment

Question 6

Depressant

Answer 6

a agent that reduces functional activity

Question 7

Placebo

Question 8

Hospital Formulary

Answer 8

reference listing of drugs and their appropriate clinical uses

Question 9

Hypnotic

Answer 9

drug which produces sleep

Question 10

Interstitial

Answer 10

the IV fluid is running into the tissue not the vein

Question 11

Narcotic

Answer 11

habit forming drug used for acute pain which can cause stupor or insensibility

Question 12

Parenteral Administration

Answer 12

administration of drug by injecting into the skin, muscle or veins

Question 13

Sedative

Answer 13

a mild hypnotic drug ; relaxing without necessarily producing sleep

Question 14

Side Effect

Answer 14

a toxic effect which routinely results from the use of a drug

Question 15

Stimulant

Answer 15

an agent that excites and promotes functional activity

Question 16

Toxicity

Answer 16

harmful affect of a drug

Question 17

Tranquilizers

Answer 17

drugs used to control anxiety