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analgesic

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substance that produces a reduction in the sensation of pain

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antihistamine

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drug used to treat allergic symptoms because of its action antagonistic to histamine

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histamine

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compound liberated in tissues due to injury or allergic response

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formulary

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an official list of drugs approved for use by a hospital or group of physicians

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generic

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a non-proprietary name for a drug

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LSD

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lysergic acid diethylamide

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PDR

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Physicians Desk Reference

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USP

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United States Pharmacopeia

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anabolic steroid

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abused by many athletes to increase muscle mass

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antitussive

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cough remedy

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narcotic

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drug derived from opium

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stimulant

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agent that excites or strengthens functional activity

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antimetic

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med to help control nausea and vomiting

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bioavailability

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amount of drug that reaches the systemic circulation and site of action

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buccal

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inside the cheek

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enema

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injection of fluid into the rectum

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enteral

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admin of meds by way of the GI tract

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formulation

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form which a drug is presented

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parenteral

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admin med by any means other than GI tract

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pessary

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appliance inserted into the vagina

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pharmacodynamics

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uptake and action of drugs at their tissue sites

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pharmacokinetics

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movement of drugs within the body affecting absorption distribution and excretion

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rectal

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pertaining to rectum

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sublingual

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underneath the tongue

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suppository
small solid body containing meds that is placed in a body orifice other than the mouth
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topical
med applied to local area
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transdermal
going across or thru the skin
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aseptic
pertaining to the absence of living organisms
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bolus
single mass of a substance
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infusion
intro intravenously of a substance other than blood
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injection
intro of a med substance parenterally
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port
point of entry into an IV system
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adverse
noxious, unintended
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impairment
diminishing of normal function
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interaction
the action between 2 entities to produce or prevent an effect
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reaction
response to a stimulus
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synergist
agent that aids the action of another
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tranquilizer
agent that calms without sedating or depressing
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aide
an official, confidential assistant
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cognitive
pertaining to the process of acquiring knowledge
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capsule
solid dosage form in which a drug is enclosed in a hard of soft shell
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syringe
instrument used for injecting or withdrawing fluids
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allergy
state of hypersensitivity
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corticosteriod
hormone produced by the adrenal glands
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vertigo
sensation of spinning
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betablocker
beta-adrenergic blocking agent used in the treatment of cardiac arrhythmias and hypertension
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chronotropic
affecting heart rate
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dromotropic
affecting the rate of conduction in the AV node, and subsequently heart rate
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diuretic
agent that acts on the kidney to increase urine output
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inotropic
affecting the contractility of cardiac muscle
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statin
drug used to lower cholesterol
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cream
semisolid emulsion for topical use
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exfoliation
shedding of superficial cells from any tissue surface
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ichthyosis
scaling and dryness of skin
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keratolytic
causing separation or loosening of the horny layer of epidermis
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lotion
liquid for topical use
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ointment
semisolid preparation for topical use
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biguanides
class of drugs used for diabetes
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insulin
hormone secreted by the islet cells of the pancreas
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thiazolidinediones
class of antidiabetic drugs that diminish peripheral insulin resistance
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glucocorticoid
hormone of the adrenal cortex that helps regulate glucose metabolism
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isotope
radioactive element used in diagnostic procedures
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mineralocorticoid
hormone of adrenal cortex that influences sodium and potassium metabolism
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radioactive
property of emitting alpha, bet, gamma rays
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cachexia
general weight loss and wasting of the body
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analgesia
state in which pain is reduced
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antipyretic
agent that reduces fever
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ingredient
element in a mixture
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remission
period when there is lessening of the manifestations of a disease
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sedative
agent that calms nervous excitement
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antineoplastic
pertaining to preventing the forming or spread of cancer cells
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cytostatic
inhibiting cell division
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modulator
agent that regulates
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monoclonal
derived from a single clone of cells
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cannula
tube inserted into a blood vessel as a channel for fluid
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mucolytic
agent capable of dissolving or liquefying mucus
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nebulizer
device used to deliver liquid medicine in a fine mist for inhalation
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antiretroviral
agent that inhibits or kills any virus of the family
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retrovirus
virus with RNA core genetic material
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dysfunction
difficulty in performing
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impotence
inability to achieve an erection
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antipruritics
topical lotions, ointments, creams that relieve itching
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anesthetics
topical agents that relieve pain or itching on skins surface
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retinoids
used to treat acne and sun spots

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