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CHAPTER 17-PHARMACOLOGY
VOCABULARY REVIEW
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Undergraduate 1
09/01/2008

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absorb
Definition
to take into
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analgesic
Definition
Drug that lessens or blocks pain.
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anesthetic
Definition
Drug that causes temporary loss of ability to perceive sensations at a conscious level.
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antacid
Definition
Drug that lessens or neutralizes acidity.
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antibacterial
Definition
Drug that stops or slows bacterial growth
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antibiotic
Definition
Drug that stops or slows the growth of harmful microorganisms.
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antidiabetic
Definition
Drug that lowers blood sugar or increases insulin sensitivity.
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antidote
Definition
Substance able to cancel out unwanted effects of another substance.
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antifungal
Definition
Drug that stops or slows the growth of fungus.
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antihistamine
Definition
Drug that reduces the action of histamines;used in allergy treatments
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anti-infective
Definition
Antibiotic.
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antitubercular
Definition
Drug that stops the spread of tuberculosis.
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antiviral
Definition
Drug that stops or slows the spread of a virus.
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brand name
Definition
Name copyrighted by the manufacturer for a particular version of a drug. Same as trade name.
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buccally
Definition
Inside the cheek
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contraindicated
Definition
Inadvisable to use; said especially of a drug that might cause complications when used in combination with other drugs or when used on a patient with a particular set of symptoms.
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drug
Definition
Biological or chemical agents that can aid or alter body functions.
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druggist
Definition
Pharmacist.
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enteric-coated
Definition
Having a coating (as on a capsule) that prevents stomach irritation.
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excrete
Definition
To separate out and expel.
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generic
Definition
Shortened verson of a chemical name; official drug name.
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hormone
Definition
Chemical substance in the body that forms in one organ and moves to another organ or part on which the substance has an effect; manufactured version of that chemical substance.
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infusion
Definition
Administration of a fluid through an intravenous tube at a slow and steady rate.
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inhalation
Definition
Taking in of drugs in a fine spray of droplets.
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intra-arterial
Definition
Injected directly into an artery.
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intracardiac
Definition
Injected directly into the heart muscle.
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intracutaneous
Definition
Injected just beneath the outer layer of skin.
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intradermal
Definition
intracutaneous.
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intramuscular
Definition
Injected deep into muscle tissue.
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intraosseus
Definition
Injected directly into bone.
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intraspinal
Definition
Injected directly into spinal spaces.
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intrathecal
Definition
Intraspinal.
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intravenous
Definition
Administered through a tube in the vein.
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medication, medicine
Definition
Drug that serves a therpeutic purpose.
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metabolize
Definition
To change chemically or physically so as to make useful.
Term
nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID)
Definition
Anti-inflammatory drug that does not include steroids.
Term
oral administration
Definition
Swallowing of pills of liquids via the mouth.
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over-the-counter, (OTC)
Definition
Available for sale without a doctor's prescription.
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parenteral administration
Definition
Administration of a drug by injection.
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pharmacist
Definition
Person licensed to dispense medications.
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pharmacodynamics
Definition
Study of how drugs affect the body.
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pharmacokinetics
Definition
Study of how the body absorbs, metabolizes, and excretes drugs.
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pharmacology
Definition
Science that studies, develops, and tests new drugs.
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prescription
Definition
Order given by a doctor for medication dosage, route, and timing of administration.
Term
proprietary name
Definition
Trade name.
Term
subcutaneous
Definition
Injected into the fatty layer of tissue beneath the outer layer of skin.
Term
sublingually
Definition
Under the tongue.
Term
suppository
Definition
Drug mixed with a semisolid melting substance meant for administration by insertion in the vagina, rectum, or urethra.
Term
syringe
Definition
Instrument used for injection or withdrawal of fluids.
Term
topically
Definition
On the surface of the skin.
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toxicology
Definition
Study of harmful effects of drugs.
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trade name
Definition
Name copyrighted by the manufacturer for a particular version of a drug.
Term
vial
Definition
A small receptacle for holding liquid or pill medications.
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vitamins
Definition
Organic substance found in food.
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