Chapter 21: Pharmacology - Dictation
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
