Chapter 62 Vocabulary

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analgesic

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an agent that relieves pain without causing unconsciousness

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antiarrhythmic

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a medication that helps regulate the heart's rhythm; before administer check BP for 100/60 and Pulse, if >60 or >100/60 HOLD med and call doctor

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antibiotic

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substance produced by a living organism that can destroy or weaken other organisms

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anticonvulsant

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a medication that reduces, controls, or stops seizures

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antihypertensive

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drug that reduces high blood pressure

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antineoplastic

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an agent that inhibits the growth of malignant cells

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antitussive

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an agent that reduces coughing

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bactericidal

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a substance that kills bacteria

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bacteriostatic

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a substance that arrests bacterial growth

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broad-spectrum antibiotics

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classifications that is effective against many different organisms

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bronchodilator

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a medication that causes the bronchioles to expand (dilate), thus improving respiration

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catecholamine

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neurotransmitters that increase cardiac output, constrict peripheral blood vessels, increase blood pressure, and cuase bronchodilation in response to stress

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cathartic

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a medicine that causes bowel evacuation, laxative, purgative

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cross-sensitivity

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the characteristics of a medication that reacts similarily to a related drug; common adverse effects

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depressant

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medication that slowss down certain mental and physical processes

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diuretic

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medication that increases the amount of urine excreted by the kidneys

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emetic

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an agent that causes vomiting.

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expectorant

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medication that liquefies secretions in the bronchi, making it easier to cough up and expel mucus

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hypnotic

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a drug or agent that induces sleep

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insulin

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a hormone that is vital in carbohydrate metabolism and is secreted by the islets of Langerhans of the pancreas

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narrow-spectrum antibiotics

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classification that are specific, or effective in fighting only a few micro-organisms

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nephrotoxicity

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kidney damage, which can be caused by aminoglycosides and manifested by blood and protein in the urine

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opiate

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analgesic derived from the seeds of a certain species of poppy plant or a synthetic derivatie with similar pain-blocking effects

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ototoxicity

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damage to the eighth cranial nerve which can be caused by aminoglycosides and manifested by dizziness, tinnitis, and gradual hearing loss

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photosensitivity

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sensitivity to light

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sedative

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a remedy that has a quieting effect, sometimes enabling sleep

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septicemia

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generalized infection (sepsis) througout the body

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steroid

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adrenocortical hormone produced by the adrenal glands or a synthetic derivative that mimics its action

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topical

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medications that are applied directly to the skin or mucous membranes

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transdermal

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through the skin, a substance absorbed into the body after being placed on the skin, as transdermal administration of medication by ointment or patch; transcutaneous

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stimulant

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vasoconstrictor

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medication that raises blood pressure by constricting or narrowing the blood vessels

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vasodilator

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medication that lowers blood pressure by causing dilation (enlargement of the lumina) of blood vessels, used to treat hypertension (hight blood pressure)

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wide-spectrum antibiotics

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an antibiotic that is effective against a large number of pathogens

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ACE

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angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor or all cotton elastic bandage

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APAP

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tylenol

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ARB

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angiotensen-II receptor blocker

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ASA

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acetylsalicyclic acid (aspirin)

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DDAVP

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desmopressin acetate is a hormone used as a nasal spray to stop bed wetting, which can be side effect from other meds

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DR

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delayed release medicine

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ER

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Emergency Room

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HCTZ

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hydrochlorothiazide a potassium wasting diuretic

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HRT

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horomone replacement therapy

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INR

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international normalized ratio: a laboratory test to determine blood clotting: time to it takes blood to clot

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IR

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Immediate release medication

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MOM

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milk of magnesia

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NSAID

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nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug

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NTG

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nitroglycerin

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PCN

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penicillin

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PPF

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plama protein fraction

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PT

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prothrombin time; OR physical therapy

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PTT

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partial thromboplastin time

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SA

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status asthmaticus is the serious condition or asthmas attack where most meds don't work on but a steriod will work.

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SR

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sustained release (medication)

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TCN

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tetracycline