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Define Antibiotic
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Destroys, interrupts, or interfere With the growth of microorganisms such as bacteria
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Define Antiemetic
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Prevents Nausea and vomiting
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Define Antitussive
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Relieves Cough& loose/ aid in the removal of respiratory Secretions
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Define Antihypersensitive
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Increases the size of arterial blood Vessels to Control BP
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Define Contraceptive
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Prevents Pregnancy
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Define Bronchodilator
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Dilates the bronchi
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Define Antidepressant
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Increases Seratonin levels to elevate a persons mood
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Define Decongestant
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Reduce swelling of nasal passages
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Define Diuretic
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Increases the Secretion of urine by the Kidneys
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Define Analgesic
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Used to relieve pain
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Define Subcutaneous
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Situated or introduced under the skin
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Define Buccal
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oriented toward the inside of the Cheek
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Sublingual
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Situated beneath the tongue
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Emulsion
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To mix two liquids that do not Ordinary mix; Combination of two liquids
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Capsule
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a small soluble Container usually made of gelatin that encloses a dose of medication
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Adverse Reaction
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An unfavorable or harmful Unintended action Of a drug such as an allergic reaction
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Side-effect
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An undesirable action of the drug that may limit the Usefulness of the drug
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Hypersensitivity
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when body reacts to a drug or protein
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Indication
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The reason to use a medication
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Contraindication
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a reason to not prescribe a medication
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