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Pharmacology Reverse Defs
Term | Definition |
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pharmacology | a biological science and academic discipline that deals with the properties, uses and action of drugs and chemicals in living beings |
synergism | a combination of w drugs that causes an effect that is greater than the sum of the individual effects of each drug given alone |
inhalation | administration of drugs in gaseous or vapour form through the nose or mouth |
antidote | agent given to counteract an unwanted effect of a drug |
stimulant | agent that excites and promotes activity |
antihypertensive | agent that lowers blood pressure |
hypnotic | agent that produces sleep |
antinauseant | agent that relieves nausea |
iatrogenic | an effect that is produced as an individual sensitivity to a drug |
side effect | an effect that routinely results from the use of a drug |
parenteral | by injection or intravenous administration |
beta-blocker | cardiac drug that blocks the action of epinephrine |
amphetamine | central nervous system stimulant |
caffeine | central nervous system stimulant |
antibiotic | chemical substance that inhibits or kills foreign organisms |
systemic | circulating through the bloodstream to produce a general effect on the body |
brand name | commercial name for a drug; trade name |
tolerance | drug action in which larger and larger doses must be given to achieve the desired effect |
antihistamine | drug that blocks the action of natural histamines in the body and relieves allergy symptoms |
diuretic | drug that increases the production of urine |
antidepressant | drug that is used to relieve symptoms of depression |
anticoagulant | drug that prevents blood clotting |
anticonvulsant | drug that prevents blood clotting |
cardiotonic | drug that promotes the force and efficiency of the heart |
emetic | drug that promotes vomiting |
laxative | drug that relieves mild constipation |
tranquilizer | drug used to control anxiety |
antidiarrheal | drug used to prevent diarrhea |
antidiabetic | drug used to treat diabetes mellitus |
antiarrhythmic | drug which helps restore heart rhythm to a regular cycle |
antacid | drug which neutralizes acid in the stomach |
anesthetic | drug which reduces or eliminates sensation |
antianginal | drug which relieves angina by increasing blood flow |
analgesic | drug which relieves pain |
topical | drugs applied on the skin or mucous membranes |
controlled drugs | drugs defined by federal low to which special rules apply because they are liable to be abused |
oral | drugs given by mouth |
sublingual | drugs given under the tongue |
rectal | drugs inserted via the anus into the rectum |
contraindications | factors in a patient's condition that prevents the use of drug treatment |
narcotic | habit-forming drug that relieves pain |
toxicity | harmful effects of a drug |
anaphylaxis | hypersensitive reaction of the body to a drug or foreign organism |
barbiturates | hypnotic drug derived from barbituric acid |
syringe | instrument for introducing fluids to or withdrawing fluids from the body |
sedative | mildly hypnotic drug that relaxes, without necessarily producing sleep |
transport | movement of a drug across a cell membrane into body cells |
fixed oils | oils, extracted primarily from plants, that do not evaporate |
volatile oils | oils, extracted primarily from plants, that evaporate |
aerosols | particles of medication suspended in air |
ophthalmic | relating to the eye |
vitamin | substances found in foods which are essential for life |
receptor | target substance with which a drug interacts in the body |
cumulative action | the concentration of a drug may increase with each dose, due to the half-life of previous doses |
absorption | the process by which a medication is taken into the body, broken down, and transformed into a form that the body can use |
distribution | the process by which metabolites are transported to various parts of the body |
metabolism | the process of breaking down a drug or other substance into metabolites used by the body |
half-life | the time required by the body to metabolize half the amount of the drug ingested |
additive action | the total effect that two drugs have in combination is equal to the sum of the effects of each |
otic | via the ear |