Vocabulary

Question 1

Allergic Reaction

Answer 1

A reaction that develops after the individual has taken a drug

Question 2

Amphetamine

Answer 2

Central nervous system stimulant

Question 3

Anaphylaxis

Answer 3

Hypersensitive reaction of the body to a drug. Ex. Hives

Question 4

Antacid

Answer 4

Gastrointestinal drug which neutralizes acid in stomach

Question 5

Antibiotic

Answer 5

Chemical substance produced by microorganism which is able to kill foreign organisms in body

Question 6

Anticoagulant

Answer 6

Drug that prevents formation of blood clots in vessels

Question 7

Anticonvulsant

Answer 7

Drug used to prevent convulsions

Question 8

Antihistamine

Answer 8

Drug which blocks action of histamine in body and prevent allergic reactions

Question 9

Anti-nauseant

Answer 9

Agent that relieves nausea and vomiting

Question 10

Antiviral

Answer 10

Agent that is effective against viruses

Question 11

Barbiturate

Answer 11

Sedative and hypnotic drug

Question 12

Contraindications

Answer 12

Prevents use of particular drug or treatment

Question 13

Depressant

Answer 13

Agent that reduces functional or vital activity

Question 14

Diagnostic

Answer 14

Act of determining nature of a patient’s disease

Question 15

Diuretic

Answer 15

Agent which affects blood pressure by increasing production of urine

Question 16

Emetic

Answer 16

Agent which promotes vomiting

Question 17

Laxative

Answer 17

Weak cathartic

Question 18

Narcotic

Answer 18

Drug that relieves pain

Question 19

Parenteral administration

Answer 19

Administration of drugs by injection into skin, muscles or veins

Question 20

Sedative

Answer 20

Hypnotic drug

Question 21

Side effect

Answer 21

Unpredictable effect that is not related to main action of the drug

Question 22

Stimulant

Answer 22

Agent that promotes functional activity

Question 23

Suppository

Answer 23

Medication that is inserted into the rectum, vagina, or urethra

Question 24

Tolerance

Answer 24

Increasing resistance to effects of a dosage of drug as result of continuous use

Question 25

Toxicity

Answer 25

Harmful effects of a drug