dispensing terms test 3 Flashcards by Casey Jones

adhesive matrix

drug is even distributed, so can be cut in half; contains a rel. liner and drug is rel from adhesive

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reservoir

cant be cut bc drug wld leak; contains rate-controlling membrane and a reservoir filled w/ drug formulation; adhesive on both sides

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rate of diffusion through the skin

flux

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an estraogen hormone ind. For hormone replaceement therapy in post menopausal women

estradiol

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inflammation of the vagina due to thinning and shrinking of tissues, caused by decrease estrogen levels

vaginal atrophy

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vaginal atrophy

atrophic vaginitis

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painful intercourse

dyspareunia

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hot flashes

vasomoter symptoms

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synthetic derivatives of testosterone

anabolic steroids

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made all anabolic steroids schedule 3 drugs

Anabolic Steroids Control Act

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decreased activity of the gonads

hypogonadism

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sex drive

libido

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urination

micturition

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vomiting center in brain

chemoreceptor trigger zone

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inflammaotry mediator

cyclooxygenase-2

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muscle stretched too far

strain

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ligament stretched too far

sprain

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most common propellant used

hydrofluoroalkane

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inflammaotry ocndition of the lungs caused by inflammaotry mediators

asthma

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solutions of inhalation

neulization

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contain soya lecithin

Combivent

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enzyme influenza needs to replicate

neuraminidase

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deficiency of carbon dioxide in the blood

acapnia

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inflammation of nasal mucous membranes resulting from an allergic rxn

allergic rhinitis

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absence of breathing

apnea

collapsed lung

atelectasis

abnormally slow breathing

bradypnea

hoarsness

dysphonia

difficult breathing

dyspnea

a bruise

ecchymosis

nosebleed

epistaxis

eeject from the lungs by coughin

expectorate

excess carbon dioxide in the blood

hypercapnia

area of tissue death due to a lack of oxygen

infarct

inflammation of the cornea

keratitis

a feeling of discomfort or fatigue

malaize

pupil dilation

mydriasis

fungal infection in mouth caused by Candida albicans (thrush)

Oral candidiasis

paleness

pallor

fever

pyrexia

inflammation of the nazal mucous membranes

rhinitis

rhinitis caused by rebound vasodilation after excessive use of vasoconstricting nasal sprays or drops

rhinitis medicamentosa

a runny nose

rhinorrhea

hives

urticaria

dry mouth

xerostomia

requiring oxygen

aerobic

absence of taste

ageusia

not requiring oxygen

anaerobic

absence of he sense of smell

anosmia

inflammation of the bladder

cystitis

vomiting center in brain

emesis

inflammation of the tongue

glossitis

breast enlargement in males

gynecomastia

blood in urine

hematuria

the expectoration of blood

hemoptysis

cold sores

herpes labialis

shingles

herpes zoster

a lowered levelof consciousness marked by listlessness, somnolence, and apathy

lethargy

involuntary contraction of a muscle

myoclonus

an infection originating in a hospital

nosocomia

fungal infection of the nail

onychomycosis

eye pain

ophthalmagra

agent that destroys lice

pediculicide

infested w/ lice

pediculosis

collection of pus under skin

pustule

inflammation of a salvary gland

sialadenitis

inflammation of the oral mucosa

stomatitis

fungal infection of the nail

tinea unguium

a ringing noise in the ears

tinnitus

checkenpox

varicella zoster

blister

vesicle

disease causing

virulent

contagious bacterial skin infection characterized by vesicles and yellowish crusts

impetigo