Chapter 21: Pharmacology - Dictation

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amphetamine

A central nervous system stimulant.

laxative

A drug that relieves constipation.

analgesic

A drug that relieves pain.

narcotic

A habit-forming drug that produces sleep and stupor.

antidote

Agent given to counteract an unwanted effect of a drug.

antiemetic

An agent that acts against vomiting.

diuretic

An agent that lowers blood pressure by increasing the release of urine.

erythromycin

An antibiotic.

erythromycin

Antibiotic substance

amphetamine

Central nervous system stimulant

synergism

Drug action in which the combination of two drugs causes an effect that is greater than the sum of the individual effects of each drug alone

benzodiazepine

Drug that acts as a sedative

antihistamine

Drug that blocks the action of histamine and helps prevent symptoms of allergy

bronchodilator

Drug that opens airways

anticonvulsant

Drug that prevents abnormal brain activity

antinauseant

Drug that prevents vomiting and nausea

cathartic

Drug that relieves constipation

beta-blocker

Drug that stops the action of epinephrine at sites on receptors of heart muscle cells

contraindication

Factor in the patient's condition that prevents the use of a drug or treatment

toxicity

Harmful effect of a drug.

toxicity

Harmful effects of a drug.

aerosol

Particles of drug suspended in air

intrathecal

Pertaining to delivery of a drug within the membranes lining the spinal cord

parenteral

Pertaining to giving a drug by injection into the skin, muscles, or veins

bactericidal

Pertaining to killing microorganisms

hypodermic

Pertaining to under the skin.

addictive action

The combination of 2 similar drugs is equal to the sum of the effects of the drugs.

syringe

Tube for introducing or withdrawing fluids

idiosyncrasy

Unexpected effect produced in a sensitive individual, but not seen in most patients

antipyretic

that lowers body temperature


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