Terms week 1 Pharmac Word Scramble
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Term | Definition |
Anaphylaxis | Allergic reaction that could cause death |
Status asthmaticus | Asthma attack that isn't helped by medication |
Contraindication | Why a drug should not be used |
Antagonism | Working against each other |
Compounding | Combining two or more substances in definite proportions |
Precipitate | Substances and particles that separate in time |
Stridor | Crowing sound heard on auscultation |
Pharmacology | The study of drugs |
Parenteral | Any other method besides alimentary canal |
Hypoxemia | Lack of oxygen in the blood |
Sublingual | Administered under the tongue |
Urticaria | Hives |
Pruritus | Itching |
Buccal | Pertaining to the teeth and gums |
Synergism | Two meds working together for a greater effect |
gtt | Drop |
elix | Elixir |
Rx | Prescription |
Syr | Syrup |
PDR | Physician's Desk Reference |
NaCl | Sodium chloride |
ss | One half |
NIDDM | Non insulin dependent diabetes mellitus |
Sig | Signature |
Sup | Suppository |
DAW | Dispense as written |
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