Ch 4 - Drug Highlights Flashcards

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therapeutic use

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treatment of a disease or condition to relieve symptoms (i.e., medications for allergies)

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diagnostic use

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used in conjunction with radiology to allow the physician to pin-point the location of a disease process

i.e., dye that is injected into a vein so that it enhances the x-rays to specific body parts such as kidney or lung

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curative use

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removes/eliminates the causative agent

i.e., antibiotics to treat a throat infection caused by Streptococcus (Strep Throat)

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replacement use

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used to replace or supplement substances normally found in the body

i.e., hormones such as insulin and estrogen

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preventative or prophylactic use

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wards off or lessens the severity of a disease

i.e., vaccinations

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