Drugs Flashcards
What is the meaning of Placebos?
A substance used in clinical trials which does not contain any drug at all.
What is the meaning of Double-Blind Trial?
A drug trial in which neither the patient nor the doctor knows if the patient is receiving the new drug or a placebo.
What is the meaning of Thalidomide?
A drug that caused deformities in the fetus when given to pregnant women to prevent morning sickness.
What is the meaning of Statin?
Drug which lowers the blood cholesterol levels and improves the balance of HDLs to LDLs.
What is the meaning of Depression?
A mental illness that involves feelings of great sadness that interfere with everyday life.
What is the meaning of Drugs?
A chemical which causes changes in the body. Medical drugs cure disease or roe e symptoms. Recreational drugs after the state of your mind and/or body.
What is the meaning of Withdrawal symptoms?
The symptom experienced by a drug addict when they do not get the drug to which they are addicted.
What is the meaning of Steroid?
Drug that is used illegally by some athletes to build muscles and improve performance.
