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CHAPTER 7
pharmacology
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Nursing
Undergraduate 1
03/04/2014

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Term
antibiotic
Definition

kills

amoxil

cipro

Term
antihistamine
Definition

blocks histamine released during allergy attack

allegra

claritan

benadryl

Term
antitussive
Definition

relieves urge to cough

hycodan

vicks

formula 44

Term
bronchodilator
Definition

relaxes bronchospasms; treats asthma

preventil

ventolin

theo-dur

 

Term
corticosteroids
Definition

reduces inflammation of respiratory tract

flonase

nasonex

azmacort

Term

decongestant

 

Definition

reduces congestion in respiratory system

afrin

drixoral

sudafed

Term
expectorant
Definition

improves ability to cough up mucus

robitussin

mucinex

Term
mucolytic
Definition

liquefies mucus so it is easier to cough up

mucomyst

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