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Ch. 26 Vocab
Ch. 26: Administration of Medication
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10/25/2010

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Analgesics

Definition
Used to manage moderate to severe pain.
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Anesthetics

Definition
Used to produce local anesthesia through loss of feeling to a body part.
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Antacids

Definition

Used to treat heartburn, hyperacidity, indigestion, and gastroesophageal reflux disease, and to promote healing of ulcers.

 

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Antianginals

Definition
Used to relieve or prevent angina attacks
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Antiemetics

Definition
Used to prevent or relieve nausea and vomiting.
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Antiflatulents

Definition
Used to relieve discomfort of excess gas and bloating in gastrointestinal tract.
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Antihistamines

Definition

Used to relieve symptoms associated with allergies (increased sneezing; rhinorrhea; itch eyes,  nose, and throat).

 

 

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Antihypertensives

Definition
Used to manage hypertension.
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Antiinfectives

Definition
Used to treat infections.
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Antiinflammatory Agents

Definition
Used to relieve signs and symptoms of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis in adults.
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Antispasmodics

Definition
Used to control hypermotility in irritable bowel syndrome, spastic colitis, spastic bladder, and pylorospasm.
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Antitussives

Definition
Used in prevention or relief of coughs caused by minor viral upper respiratory infections or inhaled irritants.
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Bone Resorption Inhibitors

Definition
Used to treat and prevent osteoporosis.
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Cardiac Glycosides

Definition
Used to treat congestive heart failure and cardiac arrhythmias.
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Contraceptives (Hormonal)

Definition
Used to prevent pregnancy and to regulate menstrual cycle.
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Corticosteroids

Definition
  • Systemic: Used to treat inflammation, allergies, asthma, and autoimmune disorders and as replacement therapy in adrenal insufficiency.
  • Nasal: Used to treat chronic nasal inflammatory conditions.
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Diuretic

Definition
Used to manage hypertension, edema in congestive heart failure, and renal disease.
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Emetics

Definition
Used to treat poisoning
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Expectorants

Definition
Used to manage coughs by expelling mucus.
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Immunizations

Definition
Used to prevent (vaccine-preventable) diseases.
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Laxatives

Definition
Used to relieve constipation.
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Lipid-Lowering Agents

Definition
Used to lower cholesterol to reduce risk of myocardial infarction and stroke.
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Sedatives and Hypnotics

Definition
Used for short-term treatment of insomnia.
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