Definitions

Question 1

Emetic

Answer 1

Causes vomiting

Mnémo: emetic -> emettre -> emettre du vomis

Question 2

Abortifacient

Answer 2

Causes abortion

Question 3

Contraceptive

Answer 3

Prevents pregnancy

Question 4

Tincture

Answer 4

Made by dissolving the plant in alcohol

Question 5

Emmenagogue

Answer 5

Stimulates or increases menstrual flow

Mnémo: Emme –> Emma –> Emma a ses regles

Question 6

Infusion

Answer 6

A drink prepared by soaking the leaves of a plant in water

Question 7

Decoction

Answer 7

Extraction by boiling herbal or plant material to dissolve the chemicals of the material

Question 8

Insufflation

Answer 8

The act of blowing something into a body cavity

Question 9

Entheogenic

Answer 9

A psychoactive substance used for spiritual experience or sacred use

Question 10

Expectorant

Answer 10

Promotes the secretion of sputum (mucus)

Mnémo: “ex” -> kleenex –> kleenex pour se moucher le mucus

Question 11

Stimulant

Answer 11

Causing raised levels of physiological or nervous activity in the body

Question 12

Depressant

Answer 12

Causing reduced functional or nervous activity

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Analgesic

Answer 13

A pain-relieving medicine

Question 14

Antibiotic

Answer 14

An agent that inhibits the growth or multiplication of, or kills, a living organism, usually in reference to bacteria

Question 15

Calmative

Answer 15

An agent with mild sedative or calming effects

Question 16

Diaphoretic

Answer 16

An agent that induces sweating

Mnémo: “phor”=fort, ca sent fort la transpi

Question 17

Purgative

Answer 17

Strong laxative effect
An agent that causes cleansing or watery evacuation of the bowels, usually with painful cramps

(Mnémo: purgative -> se purger ; P comme poo)

Question 18

Chorea

Answer 18

a neurological disorder characterized by jerky involuntary movements affecting especially the shoulders, hips, and face

(Mnémo: “chorea” = Korea -> K pop -> jerky movements )

Question 19

Tics

Answer 19

A habitual spasmodic contraction of the muscles, most often in the face

Question 20

Athetosis

Answer 20

A condition in which abnormal muscle contractions cause involuntary writhing (contorsion) movements. It affects some people with cerebral palsy (paralysis), impairing speech and use of the hands.

(Mnémo: “athe”=athlete -> muscles -> contractions musculaires)

Question 21

Diuretic

Answer 21

Causing increased passing of urine

Question 22

Nootropic

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Used to enhance memory or other cognitive function

Question 23

Eugeroics

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Aka. Wakefulness-promoting agents, are a class of drugs that promote wakefulness and alertness

(Mnémo: “eroic”=héroïque -> héroïque de se lever le matin)

Question 24

Neurotrophic

Answer 24

Related to the growth of nervous tissue

Mnémo: “neuro”=nerf, “trophic”=trophé=nourriture ->nourriture pour les nerfs

Question 25

Parasympathomimetic

Answer 25

Aka. Cholinomimetic drug, aka. Cholinergic drugs (because ACh is the neurotransmitter used by the PSNS), is a substance that stimulates the parasympathetic nervous system (PSNS).

Question 26

Parasympatholytic

Answer 26

Is an agent that blocks the action of the parasympathetic nervous system; anticholinergic

Question 27

Cycloplegia

Answer 27

Paralysis of the ciliary muscle of the eye

Mnémo: “cyclo”=cyclope -> oeil, c comme ciliary muscle

Question 28

Humectant

Answer 28

Retain moisture by preventing water loss through the outer layer of the skin