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pt 101 term list 3
list of terminology from third list
| Term: | Definition: |
|---|---|
| Admixture | is a substance produced by mixing two or more substances. |
| Aerosol | is a medication dosage form that contains a gaseous substance consisting of fne liquid or solid particles. |
| Amphetamines | sunstances that are frequently abused as a stimulant medication; they can be used to treat narcolepsy, eating disorders and ADD/ADHD. |
| Anticholinergic | refers to a substance that inhibits hypersecretion and G.I motility. |
| Antiemetic | relieves nausea and vomiting. |
| Antispasmodic | relieves stomach muscle spasms. |
| Arrythmia | is an irregular heartbeat. |
| Arteriosclerosis | is a condition characterized by thickening and hardening of the arteries. |
| Benzodiazepine | is a substance used to treat anxiety disorders. |
| Compound | refers to substances 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 its ability to pump blood in and out. |
| Corticosteroids | are substances used to prevent minor asthma attacks or to treat severe attacks. |
| Dementia | is a disease characterized by progressive memory loss as well as learning and thinking disorders, often leads to Alzheimer's disease. |
| Edema | refers to the abnormal swelling of the body, caused by an increased build-up of fluids in tissues and organs. |
| Effervescent Tablet | is a tablet that is dissolved into a liquid before administration. |
| Electrolytes | are salts that the body requires in its fluids that are essential in nerve, muscle and heart functions. |
| Emphysema | is an irreversible disease in which there has been severe damage to the aveoli (tiny air sacs) in the lungs, resulting in a decrease in the exchange of gases; symptoms are wheezing, coughing, shortness of breath & difficulty breathing |
| Emulsion | is a liquid dosage form of a mixture of two products that normally do not mix together. |
| Half-life | defines the amount of time it takes for half of a substnace to be broken down in the body and excreted. |
| Hemorrhage | refers to severe bleeding(can be external or internal). |
| Histamine (H2) Blocker | reduces acid secretion by blocking histamine from reaching the H2 receptor. |
| Homeostasis | a relative constancy in the internal environment of the body, naturally maintained by by adaptive responses that promote healthy survival. |
| Hyperlipidemic | refers to high cholesterol. |
| Hypnotic | refers to a substance that relaxes the central nervous system to produce sleep. |
| Inactive Ingredients | are the remaining ingredients, other than the active ingredients, that are found in a drug; used to flavor, digest, color and bind the whole substance. |
| Inflammation | is any redness, swelling, pain or heat in the body tissue caused by physical injury, infection or irritation. |
| Liniment | are medications that are applied to the skin with friction or rubbing. Liniments can be solutions, suspensions or emulsions. |
| Lotion | is a liquid dosage form that contains a powdered substance in a suspension, used externally to soothe, cool, dry and protect. |
| Metabolism | is defined as the physical and chemical processes of the body that convert consumed food into energy for use by the tissues and organs. |
| Muscle relaxant | are used to treat involuntary, painful contraction of muscles by slowing the passage of nerve signals that cause pain to the muscles. |
| Non-Steroidal Anti-inflammatory agents (NSAID) | are substances that inhibit the production of the enzymes necessary for synthesis of prostaglandins, reducing pain and inflammation. |
| Osteoporosis | is a medical condition characterized by a loss in total bone density; it can be a result of calcium deficiency, menopause, certain endocrine diseases, advanced age, medications or by other risk factors. |
| Otic | the administration of medication into the ear. |
| Parenteral | the administration of medication by any other route than oral: administraion by injection. |
| Pathogen | is a microorganism(bacteria or virus) that causes disease. |
| Proton Pump Inhibitors | are substances that reduce gastic acid build-up by blocking the release of protons by proton pumps. |
| Solution | is a liquid dosage form in which the medication is completely dissolved in a liquid. |
| Stimulant | are a class of medications that are intended to increase alertness and physical activity. |
| Systemic | refers to the whole body. |
| Tolerance | is the condition in which the body has become unresponsive to a substance after prolonged exposure. |
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