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Details Title: Drugs Description: terms Total Flash Cards: 11 Created: 10/26/2006 08:23:23	To study from this set of flash cards, or to create your own your own study flash cards, register HERE. If you are already a registered user, CLICK HERE.
Cards Term Anaphylaxis Definition An extreme allergic reaction. Can lead to respitory distress, circulartory collapse, and death. Term Antagonist Definition A substance that interferes w/ or opposed the action of a drug Term Contraindications Definition A factor that makes the use of a drug undesirable or dangerous Term Efficacy Definition The power to produce a specific result; effectiveness Term Poteniation Definition Increased potency created by 2 drugs acting together Term sepsis Definition presence of toxins in body Term sepasemia Definition toxins in the blood Term cele Definition root for hernia Term ptosis Definition downward spiral, dropping Term xero Definition dry Term encephalo Definition pretaining for the brain