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46 Cards in this Set
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Anesthetic
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produces a lack of feeling. May be local or general
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Antacid
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neutralizes acid
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Anticonvulsant
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prevents convulsions
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antidiarrheal
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prevents diarrhea
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Antidote
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counteracts poisons and their effects
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Antiemetic
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prevents or relieves nausea and vomiting
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Antihistamine
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acts to counteract histamine
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Antihypertensive
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prevents or controls high blood pressure
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Anti-inflammatory
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counteracts inflammation
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Antipyretic
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reduces fever
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Antitussive
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Prevents or relieves cough
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Bronchodialator
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dilates the bronchi
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Decongestant
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reduces nasal congestion and/or swelling
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Diuretic
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increases the excretion of urine
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Expectorant
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facilitates removal of secretion from bronchopulmonary mucous membranes
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Hypnotic
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produces sleep or hypnosis
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Laxative
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loosens and promotes normal bowel eliminations
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Sedative
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produces a calming effect without causing sleep
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Tranquilizer
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reduces mental tension and anxiety
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Vasodilator
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produces relaxation of blood vessels; lowers blood pressure
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@
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At
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aa
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of each
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ad
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up to
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adde
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add, let it be added
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agit
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shake, stir
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AgNO
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silver Nitrate
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aq
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Water
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/c,c
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With
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contra
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against
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coq
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boil
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dil
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dilute
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div
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to be divided
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emul
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emulsion
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et
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and
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ext
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extract
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Fe
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Iron
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G
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Gauge
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GI
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Gastrointestinal
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GU
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Genitourinary
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H202
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Hydrogen Peroxide
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K
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Potassium
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non rep
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Do not repeat
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NPO
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Nothing by mouth
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without
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stat, STAT
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immediately
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tr, tinct
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tincture
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