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79 Cards in this Set
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Anaphylaxis |
An extreme allergic reaction that can lead to respiratory distress, circulatory collapse, and death |
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Antagonist |
Substance that interferes with or opposes the action of a drug |
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Brand name |
Trade or proprietary name of a drug, registered trademark of manufacturer, 1st letter is capitalized |
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Drug |
Substance that alters body function. |
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Efficacy |
Power to produce a specific result, effectiveness |
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Generic name |
The nonproprietary name of a drug, name not privately owned or trademarked, not capitalized, simplified version of chemical name |
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Phytomedicine |
Herbal medicine |
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Potentiation |
Increased potency created by 2 drugs acting together |
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Prescription (Rx) |
Written or signed order for drug with directions for administration |
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Side effect |
Result of drug therapy that is unrelated to or an extension of its intended effect |
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Substance dependence |
Condition that may result from chronic use of drug, which person has a chronic or compulsive need for drug regardless of adverse effects |
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Synergy |
Combined action of two or more drugs working together to produce an effect greater than any of the drugs alone |
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Tolerance |
Condition in which chronic use of drug results in loss of effectiveness and dose must be increased to produce original response |
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Withdraw |
Condition that results from abrupt cessation or reduction of a drug that has been used regularly |
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-lytic |
Dissolving, reducing, loosening |
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-mimetic |
Mimicking simulating |
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-tropic |
Acting on |
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Anti- |
Against |
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Contra- |
Against, opposite, opposed |
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Counter- |
Against, opposed |
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Alg/o, Algi/o, algesi/o |
Pain |
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Chem/o |
Chemical |
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Hypn/o |
Sleep |
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Narc/o |
Stupor |
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Pharm, pharmac/o |
Drug, medicine |
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Pyr/o, pyret/o |
Fever |
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Tox/o, toxic/o |
Poison, toxin |
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Vas/o |
Vessel |
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APAP |
Acetaminophen |
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ASA |
Acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin) |
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ASHP |
American Society of Health System Pharmacist |
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cap |
Capsule |
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Elix |
Elixir |
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FDA |
Food and Drug Administration |
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INH |
Isoniazid ( antituberculosis drug) |
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MED |
Medicine, medication |
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NSAID |
Nonsteroidal anti inflammatory drugs |
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ODS |
Office of dietary supplements |
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OTC |
Over-the-counter |
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PDR |
Physicians desk reference |
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Rx |
Prescription |
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supp |
Suppository |
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susp |
Suspension |
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tab |
Tablet |
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tinct |
Tincture |
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ung |
Ointment |
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USP |
Untied states Pharmacopeia |
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ac |
Before meals |
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ad lib |
As desired |
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aq |
Water |
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bid |
Twice a day |
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DAW |
Dispense as written |
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D/C, dc |
Discontinue |
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DS |
Double strength |
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hs |
At bedtime |
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ID |
Intradermal |
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IM |
Intramuscular |
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IU |
International unit |
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IV |
Intravenous |
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LA |
Long-acting |
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mcg |
Microgram |
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mg |
Milligram |
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mL |
Milliliter |
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p |
After, post |
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pc |
After meals |
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po, PO |
By mouth |
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pp |
Postprandial |
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Prn |
As needed |
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qam |
Every morning |
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qh |
Every hour |
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q ______ h |
Every ______ hours |
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qid |
Four times a day |
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SA |
Sustained action |
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SC, SQ, subcut |
Subcutaneous |
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SL |
Sublingual |
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SR |
Sustained release |
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tid |
Three times per day |
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U |
Units |
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x |
Times |
