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comulation
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Comulation occurs when a drug is not completely excreted from the body before another dose is given.
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idiosyncrasy
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An unusual, inappropriate response to drug or to the usual effective dose of a drugh
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anaphylactic shock
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Patient experiences acute respiratory distress, hypotension, edema, tachycardia, cool pale skin, cyanosis and possible convulsion shortly after administration.
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potentiation
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Occurs when two drugs administered together produce a more powerful response than the sum of their individual effects.
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tolerance
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Resistance to the effect of a drug.
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Hypertension
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Elevated blood pressure 120/80
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Hypotension
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Low blood pressure 30/90
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therapeutic dose
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The dose of a medication that achieves the desired effect.
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oral medication
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Medication given by mouth
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route of administration
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The way a medication is introduced into the body.
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Oral mediction
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given by mouth
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sublingual
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medication that is placed under the tongue
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buccal
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medication that is placed in the mouth next to the cheek; it is in a tablet form
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inhalation
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medication is sprayed or inhaled into the nose, throat, and lungs.
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rectal
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medication that are inserted into the rectum and are slowly absorbed into the mucous membrane lining of the rectum.
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vaginal
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medication that are inserted into the vagina.
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topical
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medication that is applied directly to the skin or mucous membrane for a local effect of the area.
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transdermal
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method of applying a drug to unbroken skin. The drug is absorbed continuosly and produceds a systemic effect.
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adhesive-backed disk
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paches
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parenteral
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medication administered injecting the medication into the body using a needle and syringe.
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Parenteral - Intradermal
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Just beneath the epidermis (at angle 10-15 degree)
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Parenteral - Intramuscular
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Directly into the muscle (at angle 90 degree)
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Parental - intravenous
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Injected directly into the vein, entering the bloodstream immediately (at angle 25 degree)
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Parental - Subcutaneous
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The medication is injected into the subcutaneous (below the skin) layer, or fatty tissue, of the skin.
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analgesic
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Relieves pain
(acetylsalicylic acid, acetaminophen) |
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anesthetic
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Partially or completely numbs or elininates sensitivity with or without loss of consciousness (lidocaine - Xylocaine)
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antiarrhythmic
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Correct cardiac arrhythmias (irregular beats)
digoxin (Lanoxin) propranolol hydrochloride (Inderal) |
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antibiotic
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Stops or controls the growth of infection-causing microorganisms.
phenoxymethyl-penicillin sodium (Pen-Vee-K, Penicillin VK) trimethoprim and sulfamethoxazole (Bactrim and Bactrim DS) |
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anticoagulant
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Prevents clot continuation and formation
heparin calcium (Calcilean) warfarin sodium (Coumadin) |
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anticonvulsant
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Prevents or relieves convulsions (seizures).
phenobarbital sodium (Luminal Sodium), Diazepam Valium. |
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antidepressant
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Prevents, cures, or alleviates mental depression.
amitriptyline hydrochloride (Elavil, Amitril), Imipramine hydrochloride (Tofranil) |
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antidiabetic
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Helps control the blood sugar level.
chloropropamide (Diabenese) tolazamide (Tolinase) insulin |
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antidiarrheal
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prevents or treats diarrhea
diphenoxylate-atropine sulfate (Lomotil) loperamide hydrochloride (Imodium) |
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antidiuretic
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Suppress the formation of urine
vasopressin (Pitressin) |
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antiemetic
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Prevents or relieve nausea and vomiting
chlopromazine (Thorazine) meclizine hydrochloride (Bonine Dramamine II, Antivert) |
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antifungal
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Destroys or inhibits growth of fungi.
miconazole (Monistat) nystatin(Mycostatin) clotrimazole (Gune-Lotrimin) |
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antihistamine
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Opposes the action of histamine, wich is released in allergic reactions.
diphenhydramine hydrochloride (Benadryl) brompheniramine maleate (Dimetane) |
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antihypertensive
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Prevents or controls high blood pressure.
nadolol (Corgard) furosemide (Lasix) diltiazem hydrochloride (Cardizem, Cardizem CD) |
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anti-infective
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Stops or controls the growth of infection-causing microorganisms.
amoxycillin (Amoxil, Polymox) doxycycline hyclate (Vibramacin) |
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anti-inflammatory
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Counteracts inflammation in the body.
nabumetone (Relafen) naproxen sodium (Anaprox, Aleve) |
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antineoplastic
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Prevents the development, growth, or reproduction of cancerous cells.
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antitussive
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Relieves cough due to various causes.
dextromethorphan hydrobromide (Benylin DM, Robitussin Pediatric, Vick's Formula 44, Vick's Formula 44 Pediatric) pseudoephedrine hydrochloride and guaifenesin (Novashistex Expectorant with Decongestant, Robitussin PE, Sudafed Expectorant. |
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antiulcer agent
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Treats and prevents peptic ulcer and gastric hypersecretion.
ranitidine hydrochloride (Zantac), nizatidine (Axid) |
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antiviral agent
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Treats various viral conditions such a serius herpes infection, chickenpox, and influenza A
acyclovir (Zovirax) vidarabine (Vira-A) |
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beta blocker
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Treats hypertension, angina and various abnormal heart rhythms.
metoprolol tartrate (Lopresor) carteolol hydrochloride (Occupress, Cartrol) |
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bronchodilator
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Expands the bronchial tubes by relaxing the bronchial muscles.
theophylline (Bronkodyl, Qhibron-T/SR, Theobid Duracaps) Aminophylline (Aminophylline, Truphyllin) |
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calcium channel blocker
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Treats hypertension, angina and various abnormal heart rhythms.
nicardipine hydrochloride (Cardene) bepridil hydrochloride (Vascor) |
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diuretic
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Increases urine secretion
furosemide (Lasix) hydrochlorothiazide (Hydro-Diuril) |
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hormone
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Treats deficiency states where specific hormone level is abnormally low.
estrogen, conjugated (Premarin) glucagon (Glucagon) |
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hypnotic
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Induces slepp or dulls the sences.
pentobarbital (Nembutal) secobarbital sodium (Seconal sodium) |
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immunosuppressant
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Suppresses the body's natural inmune response to an antigen, as in treatment for transplant patients.
cyclosporine (Sandimmune) azathioprine (Imuran) |
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laxative
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Prevents constipation or promotes the emptying of the bowel contents with ease.
docusate calcium (Surfak) bisacodyl (Dulcolax) psyllium hyrophilic muciloid (Metamucil) |
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lipid-lowering agent
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Reduces blood lipid (fat)levels.
niacin (Nicobid) lovastatin (Mevacor) |
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sedative
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Exerts a soothing or tranquilizing effect on the body.
phenobarbital (Nembutal) diazepam (Valium) flurazepam hydrochloride (Dalmane) |
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skeletal muscle relaxant
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Relieves muscle tension
dantrolene sodium (Dantrium) carisoprodol (Soma) cyclobenzaprine-hydrochloride (Flexeril) |
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vitamin
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Prevents and treats vitamin deficiencies and use as dietary supplement
Vitamins A, D, E, etc. ascorbic acid (vitamin C) cyanocobalamin (vitamin B12) |
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adverse reaction
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The body reaction to a drugh in unexpected way that may endanger a patient's health and safety.
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bacteriostactic
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stopping or controlling the growth of bacteria.
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brand name
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Name owned by the manufacturer an no other company may use that name.
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chemical name
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description of the chemical structure of the drug.
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