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PT 101 Termimology 2
| Medical Term | Description |
|---|---|
| Angina | Condition characterized by the attack of chest pain caused by an insufficient supply of oxygen to the heart. |
| Anticonvulsant | Refers to a substance that stops the brain nerve firing to suppress convulsive seizers. |
| Antineoplastic | Substance that are used to kill cancer cells. |
| Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) | Is a mental disorder characterized by development inapproriate levels of attention,concentration,activity discractiblity,and impulsivity. |
| Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) | Is a mental disorder characterized by constant implusive behavior,difficulty in concentration,and hyperactivity that decreases social,academic,or occupational functioning. |
| Bronchodilator | Is a substance that relaxes the bronchial smooth muscles in the respiratory system. |
| Compound | Refers to a substance made from a combination of two or more substances. |
| Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) | Is a potentially fatal condition of the cardiovascular system wherein the heart has lost it's ability to pump blood in and out. |
| Cream | Is a dosage form of a medication that is semisolid preparation,usually applied externally to soothe,lubricate,or protect. |
| Diagnosis | Is a process by which a health care professional(dotor,nurse,or technician) determines the patient's condtion or diease, following tests and examinations. |
| Distribution | Is the process following absorption by which a drug is passed to the cells of various organs. |
| Excretion | Is the process by which the body eliminates waste after metabolism and distribution. |
| Indication | Refers to the use of a drug for treating a particular disease(e.g. insulin is used to treat diabetes). |
| Intradermal | The administration of a medication by injection into the skin. |
| Intramuscular | The administration of a medication within or into the muscle. |
| Intranasal | Medications administered through being inhaled through the nose and then being absorbed into the bloodstream. |
| Intravenous | The administration of a medication within or into the veins. |
| Local | Refers to a small area or single part of the body (e.g. local anesthetic). |
| Narcotic | Is a drug that is potentially highly abused as a pain reliever, causing dependency and tolerance. |
| Nausea | Is a feeling of sickness to the stomach,usually accompanied by the urge to vomit. |
| Ointment | Is a semisolid (mixture of a liquid and solid) dosage form that is applied externally to deliver medication, lubricate,and protect. |
| Opthalmic | The administration of a medication through the eye. |
| Oral | The administration of medication through the mouth. |
| Patch | Is a dosage form in which the medication is delivered through a solid application applied to the skin and absorbed into the bloodstream. |
| Pharmacology | Is the study of drugs and their effects on the body. |
| Rectally | The administration of a solid or liquid medication given through the rectum. |
| Sedative | Relieves anxiety and tension;calms and relaxes. |
| Side Effects | Are predicted,unwanted reactions to a substance or combination of substances. |
| Spasm | Is an involuntary muscle contraction. |
| Subcutaneous | The administration of a medication given under the skin. |
| Sublingual Tablet | A tablet that is dissolved under the tongue instead of beging swallowed whole. |
| Suppository | Denotes the administration through the vagina or rectum of a solid medication. |
| Suspension | Is a liquid dosage form in which the solid particles are not completely dissolved. |
| Syrup | Is a liquid form that consist of water and sugar mixed with the medication. |
| Tablet | Is a solid dosage form in which the ingredients are compacted into a small,formed shapes. |
| Topical | A substance used externally for relief of swelling,itching,or infections. |
| Transdremal | Administration of a medication through the skin (e.g. patches) |
| Vaginally | Administration of a solid or liquid medication through the vagina. |
| Vasodilator | Is a substance that causes the blood vessels to widen. |
| Virus | Is a very small infectious organism that requires a living cell to reproduce. |
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