Quiz 2 GI & terms Flashcards
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anaphylaxis
a life threatening allergic reaction that requires immediate medical attention
agonist
a substance that acts like another substance and therefore stimulates an action
antagonist
a substance that acts against and blocks an action
analgesic
Relieves pain
antiemetic
Relieves symptoms of nausea and vomiting
anticoagulant
Delaying or preventing blood from clotting
ex: warfarin (Coumadin)
Auxiliary label
additional labels usually to provide warnings or information not on the prescription label
Adherence
The patient taking the right drug as prescribed, including the prescribed dose of medication at the prescribed frequency and time of day for the prescribed length of time
Adverse (Drug) Reaction (ADR)
Any unexpected or dangerous reaction to a drug. The onset may be sudden or develop over time
Aspiration
Withdraw of fluid from a cavity
Diuretic
Increasing urine secretion or urine output
Electrocardiograph
A device for recording changes in the electrical energy produced by actions of the heart muscles
Gait
A manner of walking
Intubate
The insertion of a tube, commonly used to refer to the insertion of a breathing tube into the trachea for mechanical ventilation
Ophthalmic
Pertaining to the eye
Otic
Pertaining to the ear
Allopurinol brand name
zyloprim
allopurinol controlled substance?
no
typical indications of allopurinal
gout
drug class of allopurinol
xanthine oxidase inhibitor
zyloprim generic name
allopurinol
dicyclomine HCL brand name
Bentyl (oral, IV)
dicyclomine HCL controlled substance?
non
dicyclomine HCL typical indications
irritable bowl syndrome