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15 Cards in this Set
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a drug that has a relaxing or calming effect
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sedative
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acquired dependence on a drug
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addiction
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the sum of the action of two or more drugs given
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additive
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substance that will neurtralize poisons or their side effects
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antidote
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condition in which a drug should not be used
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contraindication
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action that occurs in the body when a drug is allowed to accumulate or stay in the body
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cumulative action
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to weaken the strength of a substance by adding something else
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dilute
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occurs when two drugs are taken at the same time; affecting the absorption, distribution, metabolism, or execretion of the drugs
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drug-drug interaction
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occurs when a drug is taken along with certain foods that can alter the drug's therapeutic effect
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drug-food interaction
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development of an emotional dependence on a drug due to repeated use
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habituation
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usually an unfavorable response that results from taking medication
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iatrogenic
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unusual or abnormal response to a drug or food
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idiosyncrasy
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inactive, harmless substance used to satisfy a patient's desire for medication
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placebo
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giving a patient a second drug to boost the effect of another drug
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potentiation
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prevention of a disease
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prophylaxis
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