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Medical Abbreviations
Quiz 2
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Health Care
11th Grade
09/08/2010

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Term

 CNS

 

Definition

central nervous system

 

 

Term
Aminoglycoside
Definition
Used to treat serioud infections by inhibiting bacterial protein sythesis by binding to ribosomal subunits. After initial dose, dosage is adjusted according to plasma concentrations of the individual patient.
Term
Analgesic
Definition
Drug used to relieve pain. Suppresses pain without rendering the patient unconcious
Term
Analgesic
Definition
Drug used to relieve pain. Suppresses pain without rendering the patient unconscious.
Term
Anesthetic
Definition
Reduces or eliminates pain; general anesthetic renders the patients un conscious; local anesthetic that affects the mucous membrane
Term
Anesthetic
Definition
Reduces or eliminates pain; general anesthetic renders the patient unconcious; local anesthetic affects pains in a particualar location; topical anesthetics is a local anesthetic that affects the mucous membrane
Term
Anoreciant
Definition
Drugs used to decrease appetite
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Anorexiant
Definition
Drugs used to decrease apptite.
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Antacid
Definition
Neutralizes excess gastric acid
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Antacid
Definition
Neutalizes excess gastric acid
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Anthelmintic
Definition
Eradicates intestinal worms
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Anthelmintic
Definition
Eradicates intestinal worms
Term
Antiacne
Definition
Controls acne vulgaris
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Antiacne
Definition
Controls ance vugaris
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Antianginal
Definition
Dilates blood vessels; used to treat angina pectoris, pain in the chest.
Term
Antianxiety
Definition
Drugs used in the treatment of anxiety disorder, which do not require excessive sedation.
Term
Antiarrhythmic
Definition
Drugs used to treat irregular heart rhythms. Deresses the actions of the heart to combat irregularities in its rhythm.
Term
Antiarthritic
Definition
Reduces inflammation of joints.
Term
Antibacterial
Definition
Destructive to or preventing the growth of bacteria. Kills bacteria (Topical)
Term
Anticholesterol
Definition
Lowers choleterol levels
Term
Anticholinergic
Definition
Drugs that are antagonistic to the actions of parasympathetic or other cholinergic nerve fibers.
Term
Anticoagulant
Definition
Drugs used to prevent blood clot formation. Slows clotting of blood; for treatment of thrombosis and embolism or for storage of collected blood.
Term
Anticonvulsant
Definition
Prevents or arrests seizures
Term
Antidepressant
Definition
Agent in treating depression Classified as SSRIs (Secotonin Specific Reuptake Inhibitors),TCAs (Tricyclic Antidepressants), or MAOIs (Monamine Oxidase Inhibitors) elevates mood
Term
Antidiabetic
Definition
Drugs used to treat diabetes. For treatment of diabetes
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Antidiarrheal
Definition
drugs used to treat diarrhe. For treatment of diarrhea
Term
Antidote
Definition
Agent that neutralizes a poison or counteracts its effects. Reverses effects of poisoning
Term
Antiemetic
Definition
drugs that treat to urge to vomit. Suppresses vomiting.
Term
Antihemophillic
Definition
For treatment or hemophilic; allows blood clot.
Term
C & S
Definition
Culture and Sensitivity
Term
CBC
Definition

 

Complete Blood Count

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CBR
Definition
Complete Bed Rest
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CNA

 

Definition

Certified Nurse Aide

 

Term
CO2
Definition

Carbon Dioxide

 

 

Term
COPD
Definition

 

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Term
CP
Definition

 

chest pain

Term
CSF
Definition
Cerebrospinal Fluid
Term
CVA
Definition
cerebrovascular accident
Term
DDS
Definition
Doctor of Dental Surgery
Term
DM
Definition
Diabetes Mellitus
Term
DNR
Definition
Do Not Resuscitate
Term
DOA
Definition
Dead on Arrival
Term
DOB
Definition
Date of Birth
Term
DON
Definition
Director of Nursing
Term
DPT
Definition
Diptheria, Pertussis, Tetanus
Term
Macrolide
Definition
Bacteriostatic agents used primarily to treat pulmonary infections caused by Legionella and gram-positive organisms.
Term
Muscle Relaxant
Definition
Drugs used to cause skeletal muscle Relaxation;used to reducemuscle spasms.Inhibits muscle contractions.
Term
Narcotic
Definition
Often Addictive; relieves pain and induces sleep;includesopium and its derivatives
Term
Narcotic
Definition
often addictive; relieve pain and induces sleep; includes opium and its derivatives
Term
Narcotic Analgesic
Definition
Drugs used to relieve server pain and that have a high abuse potential.
Term
Nasal Decongestant
Definition
Constricts vessels in nasal passages.
Term
Nasal Decongestant
Definition
Constricts vessels in nasal passages.
Term
Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory (NSAID)
Definition
Drugs that have an analgesic and anti-flammatory and used for mild to moderate pain.
Term
Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory (NSAID)
Definition
Drugs that have an analgesic and anti-inflammatory action and used for mild to moderate pain.
Term
Opiate
Definition
Narcotic derived or related to opium.
Term
Opiate
Definition
Narcotic derived or related to opium
Term
Parasiticide
Definition
Destroys parasites n the skin.
Term
Parasiticide
Definition
Destroys parasites in the skin.
Term
Pediculicide
Definition
kills lice.
Term
Pediculicide
Definition
Kills lice.
Term
Penicillin
Definition
Derived from the mold Penicillium chrysogenum and kills bacteria by preventing them from forming a rigid wall needed for survival (cell wall synthesis).
Term
Penicillin
Definition
Derived from the mold Penicillium chrysogenum and kills bacteria by preventing them from forming a rigid wall needed for survival ( cell wall synthesis ).
Term
Radiopharmaceutical
Definition
Contains radio active isotope; for diagnosis or for therapy.
Term
Radiopharmaceutical
Definition
Contains radio active isotope; for diagnosis or for therapy
Term
Scabicide
Definition
Destroys skin mites and their eggs
Term
Scabicide
Definition
destroys skin mites and their eggs
Term
Sedative
Definition
Depresses the central Nervous System(CNS), causing relaxation.
Term
Sedative
Definition
Depresses the central nervous system (CNS), causing relaxation.
Term
Tetracycline
Definition
Broad-spectrum bacteriostatic antibiotics that inhibit protein sythesis
Term
Tetracycline
Definition
Broad-spectrum bacteriostatic antibiotics
Term
Tranquilizer
Definition
Reduces anxiety or disturbance
Term
Tranquilizer
Definition
reduces anxiety or disturbance
Term
Vaccine
Definition
Introduces an antigen into the body to stimulate the production of antibodies for protection against a diease-causing microorganisms.
Term
Vaccine
Definition
Introduces an antigen into the body to stimulate the production of antibodies for protection againts a disease- causing microorganisms.
Term
Vasoconstrictor
Definition
Narrows vessels and increase blood pressure.
Term
Vasoconstrictor
Definition
Narrows vessels and increases blood pressure
Term
Vasodilator
Definition
Expands vessels and lowers blood pressure
Term
Vasodilator
Definition
Expands vessels and lowers blood pressure
Term
abtitubercular
Definition
drugs used to treat tuberculosis.
Term
anti GOut
Definition
drugs used in the treatment of the inflammatory joint condition, Gout.
Term
anti-Parkinson's
Definition
drugs used to treat Parkinson's disease
Term
anti-infective
Definition
agent used to treat disease produced by microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, protozoa, and parasitic worms. KIlls microorganisms and sterilizes wounds.
Term
anti-inflammatory
Definition
reduces inflammation
Term
antianginal
Definition
dilates blood vessels; used to treat angina pectoris, pain in the chest
Term
antianxiety
Definition
drugs used in the treatment of anxiety disorder, which fo not require excessice sedation
Term
antiarrythmic
Definition
drugs used to treat irregular heart rhythms. Depresses the action of the heart to combat irregularities in its rhythm
Term
antiarthritic
Definition
reduces inflammation of joints
Term
antibacterial
Definition
destructice to ir preventing the growth of bacteria. KIlls bacteria (topical)
Term
anticholesterol
Definition
lowers cholesterol levels
Term
anticholinergic
Definition
drugs that are antagonistic to the action of parasympathetic or other cholinergic nerve fibers
Term
anticoagulant
Definition
drugs used to prevent blood clot formation. slows clotting of blood; for treatment of thrombosis and embolism or for storage of collected blood
Term
anticonvulsant
Definition
prevents or arrests seizures
Term
antidepressant
Definition
agent in treating depression Classified as SSRIs (secotonin SPecific Reuptake Inhibitors), TCAs (tricyclic Antidepressants or MAOIs (Monamine Oxidase Inhibitors) elevates mood.
Term
antiepileptic
Definition
prevents epileptic seizures
Term
antiflatulent
Definition
reduces gastrointestinal gas
Term
antifugal
Definition
drug that destroys fungi or inhibits its growth. Eradicates or suppresses fungi
Term
antihistamine
Definition
drugs that act to respond to the release of histamine that occurs with an implicated anaphylactic reaction or allergic reaction. For treatment of allergies
Term
antihistamine
Definition
drugs that act to respond to the release of histamine that occurs with an implicated anaphylactic reaction or allergic reaction. For treatment of allergies
Term
antihistamine
Definition
drugs that act to respond to the release of histamine that occurs with an implicated anaphylactic reaction or allergic reaction. For treatment of allergies
Term
antihyperlipidemic
Definition
drugs used to lower high levels of cholesterol
Term
antihypertensive
Definition
drugs used to reduce a sustained elevation in blood pressure.
Term
antimigraine
Definition
drugs used to treat migraine headaches. For treatment of migraine headaches
Term
antinoplastic
Definition
attacks and destroys malignant cells
Term
antipasmodic
Definition
drugs that prevent or alleviate muscle spasms (cramps); quiets spasms. Reduces spasms.
Term
antiplatelet
Definition
drugs used to prevent clotting
Term
antiprotozoal
Definition
drugs that destroys protozoa
Term
antipruritic
Definition
suppresses itching
Term
antipsychotic
Definition
drugs that reduce symptoms of hallucinations, delusions, and thought disorders. Their primary indication is schizophrenia. Reduces effects of psychotic disorders
Term
antipyretic
Definition
reduce fever
Term
antiretrovial
Definition
a drug that attacks any virus of the family Retroviridae
Term
antitussive
Definition
suppresses coughing
Term
antivertigo
Definition
drugs used to treat dizziness (vertigo)
Term
antiviral
Definition
drug that interferes with virus replication; weakening or abolshing its action. Kills or suppresses viruses, or prevent viral infections.
Term
anxiolytic
Definition
reduces anxiety
Term
astringent
Definition
causes contraction locally after topically application
Term
c/o
Definition

complains of ....

 

 

Term
cap
Definition

capsule

 

Term
cath
Definition

catheter

 

 

Term

chol

 

Definition

 

cholesterol

Term

cl liq

 

Definition

clear liquid (diet)

 

Term
d/c
Definition
discontinue
Term
diff
Definition

differential

(WBC)

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