Ch 21
Pharmacy 5201 with Online at University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
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By: Katy Bursaw
Textbook:
Medical Terminology: The Language Of Health Care (C.D.ROM included)
Created: 2012-04-02
Size: 126 flashcards
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Addiction
physical and psychological dependence on and craving for a drug
additive action
drug action in which the combination of 2 similar drugs is equal to the sum of the effects of each
aerosol
particles of drug suspended in air
anaphylaxis
exaggerated hypersensitivity reaction to a previously encountered drug or foreign protein
antagonistic action
combination of 2 drugs gives less than an additive effect
antidote
agent given to counteract an unwanted effect of a drug
brand name
commercial name for a drug.
chemical name
chemical formula for a drug
contraindications
factors that prevent the use of a drug or treatment
dcontrolled substances
drugs that produce tolerance and dependence and have potential for abuse or addiction
dependence
prolonged use of a drug that may lead to physiologic need for its actions in the body
dose
amount of drug administered usually measured in milligrams
dcontrolled substances
drugs that produce tolerance and dependence and have potential for abuse or addiction
dependence
prolonged use of a drug that may lead to physiologic need for its actions in the body
dose
amount of drug administered usually measured in milligrams
ood and drug administration (FDA)
Us government agency having the legal responsibility for enforcing proper drug manufacture and clinical use
generic name
legal noncommercial name for a drug
iatrogenic
condition caused by treatment given by physicians or medical personnel
idiosyncratic reaction
unexpected effect produced in a particularly sensitive patient but not seen in most people
nhalation
administration of drugs in gaseous or capor form throught th nose or mouth
medicinal chemistry
study of new drug synthesis
molecular pharmacology
study of interaction of drugs and their target molecules such as enzymes
oral administration
drugs given by mouth
parenteral administration
drugs given by injection into the skin muscles or veins.
pharmacist
specialist in preparing and dispensing drugs
harmacy
location fro preparing and dispensing drugs
pharmacodynamics
study of the effects and strength of a drug within the body
pharmacokinetics
study of drug concentration in tissues and body fluids over a period of timeq
pharmacologist
specialist in the study of the properties uses and actions of drugs
pharmacology
study of th rpeparation properties uses and actions of drugs
physicians desk reference (PDR)
reference book that lists drug products
receptor
target substance with which a drug interacts in the bdoy
ectal administration
drugs are inserted through the anus into the rectum
resistance
lack of beneficial response
response
desired and beneficial effect of a drug
schedule
exact timing and frequency of drug administration
side effect
adverse reaction usually minor that routinely results from the use of a drug
sublingual administration
drugs are given by placement under the tongue
synergism
combo of 2 drugs causes an effect that is greater than the sum of the individual effects of each drug alone
syringe
instrument for introducing or withdrawing fluids from the body
Tolerance
larger and larger drug doses must be given to achieve the desired effect
topical application
drugs are applied locally on the skin or mucous membranes of the body
toxicity
harmful effects of drug
toxicology
study of harmful chemicals and their effects on the body
transport
movement of a drug across a cell membrane into body cells
United States Pharmacopeia (USP)
authoritative list of drugs formulas and preparations that sets a standard for drug manufacturing and dispensing
vitamin
substance found in foods and essential in small quantities for growth and good health
ACE inhibitor
lowers blood pressure
amphetamine
central nervous system stimulant
nalgesic
relieves pain
androgen
male hormone
anesthetic
reduces or eliminates sensation
angiotensin 2 receptor blocker
lowers blood pressure by preventing angiotensin from acting on receptors in blood vessels
antacid
neutralizes acid in the stomach
antiandrogen
slows the uptake of androgens or interferes with their effect in tissues
antiarrhythmic
treats abnormal heart rhythms
antibiotic
chemical substance produced by plant or microorganism
anticoagulant
prevents blood clotting
anticonvulsant
prevents sconvulsions
antidepressant
relieves symptoms of depression
antidiabetic
drug given to prevent or treat diabetes mellitus
ntidiarrheal
prevents diarrhea
antimetic
prevents nausea and vomiting
tihistamine
blocks the action fo histamine and helps prevent symptoms of allergy
ntinauseant
relieves nausea and vomitting
ntiplately
reduces the rendencey of platelets to stick together and form a clot
antiulcer
inhibits the secretion of acid by cells lining the stomach
antiviral
acts against viruses sucha s herpesviruses and HIV
aromatase inhibitor
reduces estrogen in the blood by blocking the enzyme aromatase
actericidal
kills bacteria
bacteriostatic
inhibits bacterial growth
beta-blocker
blocks the action of epinephrine at sites on receptors of heart muscle cells the muscle lining of blood vessels and cronchial tubes
bisphosphonate
prevents bone loss in osteaporosis and osteopenia
caffeine
central nervous system stimulant
calcium channel blocker
blocks the entrance of calcium into heart muscle and muscle lining of blood vessels
cadiac glycoside
increases the force of contraction of the herat
cardiovascular drug
acts on the heart and blood vessels
cathartic
relieves constipation
holesterol-binding drug
bind to dietary cholesterol and prevents its uptake from the gastrointestinal tract
cholesterol-lowering drug
lowers cholesterol by preventing its production by the liver
diuretiv
increases the production of uringe and thus reduces the volume of fluid in the body
emetic
promotes vomiting
endocrine drug
hormone or hormone-like drug
estrogen
female hormone that promotes development of secondary sex characteristics and supports reproductive tissues
gastrointestinal drug
relieves symptoms of diseases in the GI tract
glucocorticoid
hormone from the adrenal cortex that raises blood sugar and reduces inflammation
ypnotic
produces sleep or a trance-like state
laxative
weak cathartic
narcotic
habit-forming drug that relieves pain by producing stupor or insensibility
progestin
female hormone hta stimulates the uterine lining during pregnancy and is also used in treatment of abnormal uterine bleeding and for homone replacement therapy
purgative
relieves constipation
respiratory drug
treats asthma emphysema and infections of the respiratory system
sedative
a mildly hypnotic drug that relaxes without necessaryily producing sleep
stimulant
excites and promotes activity
thyroid hormone
stimulates cellular metabolism
tranquilizer
controls anxiety and severe disturbances of behavior
aer/o
AIR
ALGES/O
sensitivity to pain
bronch/o
bronchial tube
chem/o
drug
cras/o
mixture
cutane/o
skin
derm/o
skin
erg/o
work
esthes/o
feeling/ sensation
hist/o
tissue
hypn/o
sleep
iatr/o
treatment
lingu/o
tongue
myc/o
mold/fungus
narc/o
stupor
or/o
mouth
pharmac/o
drug
prurit/o
itching
pyret/o
fever
thec/o
sheath
tox/o
poison
toxic/o
poison
vas/o
vessel
ven/o
vein
vit/o
life
ana-
upward/ excessive/ again
anti-
against
contra-
against/ opposite
par-
other than/ apart from
syn-
together/ with
About this deck
By: Katy Bursaw
Textbook: Medical Terminology: The Language Of Health Care (C.D.ROM included)
Created: 2012-04-02
Size: 126 flashcards
Views: 2
Textbook:
Medical Terminology: The Language Of Health Care (C.D.ROM included)Created: 2012-04-02
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