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terms wk 15-16
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| analgesic | relieves pain |
| antibiotic | treats infection; kills or inhibits growth |
| antiemetic | relieves symptoms of nausea and vomiting |
| decongestant | relieves nasal pressure |
| laxative | produces bowel movement |
| mineral | any organic material that comes from the earths crust; iron |
| steroid | hormone produced by the adrenal cortex |
| non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) | reduces pain and inflammation |
| adverse reaction(Rxn) | dangerous drug reaction |
| allergic Rxn | sensitivites to a specific drug |
| anaphylaxis | life threating allergic reaction |
| controlled substance | drug with the potiental for abuse |
| antidote | agent that relieves or counteracts a poison |
| drug half life | how long it take for half a drug to get out of your system |
| drug abuse | taking medication different from the way it was meant to be taken |
| drug interaction | situation in which a substance affects the activity of a drug |
| drug addiction | perceived need |
| exacerbate | to make worse |