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Pharmacy Technician
Pharmaceutical Terminology
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Undergraduate 1
03/07/2009

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Absorption
Definition
the rate at which the drug passes from the intestines into the bloodstream.
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Acute
Definition
Sudden onset
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Active Ingredient
Definition
is the chemical found in medication known or believed to have a therapeutic effect
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additive
Definition
is a substance added to a liquid solution intended for IV use
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Admixture
Definition
is a substance produced by mixing 2 or more substances
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Adverse Reaction
Definition
unwanted or unexpected side effect or reaction to a medicine
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Aerosol
Definition
dosage form that contains a gaseous substance consisting of fine liquid or solid particles
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Alcoholic solution
Definition
a solution that contains only alcohol as a dissolving agent
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Allergic reaction
Definition
sensitivity to a specific substance
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Allergy
Definition
a sensitivity to the immune system to a chemical or drug.
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amphetamines
Definition
frequently abused as a stimulant medication, can treat narcolepsy and eating disorders
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Analgesic
Definition
substance used to relieve acute or chronic pain
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Analeptic
Definition
Substance that stimulates the central nervous system
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Anaphylactic shock
Definition
hypersensitivity reaction to a substance....can be deadly
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Anesthetic
Definition
relief of pain by the process of interfering with the nerve transmission alerting the brain of pain
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Angiotension-convertng enzyme (ACE)inhibitors
Definition
used to treat hypertension(high blood pressure) and heart failure by blocking the enzyme that activates angiotension-a natural substance that narrows the blood vessels acausing high blood pressure
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Anorectic
Definition
substance that suppresses the appetite
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Antacid
Definition
relieves high acid levels in the gastric area
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Antagonist
Definition
opposes the action of another drug ( reverse effect)
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Antianxiety
Definition
substance that reduce or relieve anxiety
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Antibiotic
Definition
substance used to kill or stop the growth of bacteria in the body
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Antibody
Definition
a protein produced by the immmune system to respond to foreign substance in the body
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Anticholinergic
Definition
ubstace that inhibits hyersercreation and GI motility
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Anticoagulant
Definition
substance that stops the blood clotting(blood thinner)
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Anticonvulsant
Definition
substance that stops brain nerve firing to suppress convulsive seizures
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Antideppressant
Definition
helps to maintain proper hormone balance levels to decrease depperessive moods
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Anitdiarrheal
Definition
relieves and decreases GI activity that produces diarrhea
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Antidotes
Definition
substance or remedy that counteracts the effects of a poisening agent
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Antimetic
Definition
relieves nausea and vomiting
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