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Terms week 1 Pharmacy

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Definition
Anaphylaxis   Allergic reaction that could cause death  
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Status asthmaticus   Asthma attack that isn't helped by medication  
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Contraindication   Why a drug should not be used  
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Antagonism   Working against each other  
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Compounding   Combining two or more substances in definite proportions  
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Precipitate   Substances and particles that separate in time  
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Stridor   Crowing sound heard on auscultation  
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Pharmacology   The study of drugs  
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Parenteral   Any other method besides alimentary canal  
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Hypoxemia   Lack of oxygen in the blood  
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Sublingual   Administered under the tongue  
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Urticaria   Hives  
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Pruritus   Itching  
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Buccal   Pertaining to the teeth and gums  
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Synergism   Two meds working together for a greater effect  
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gtt   Drop  
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elix   Elixir  
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Rx   Prescription  
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Syr   Syrup  
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PDR   Physician's Desk Reference  
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NaCl   Sodium chloride  
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ss   One half  
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NIDDM   Non insulin dependent diabetes mellitus  
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Sig   Signature  
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Sup   Suppository  
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DAW   Dispense as written  
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