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Pharm Tech book Chapter 9 Definition
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Analgesic | relieves pain |
| Antiinflammatory | reduces swelling, redness, and pain |
| Antiseptic | slows or stop growth of microorganism |
| Antitussive | decrease the coughing reflex |
| ASA | Acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin) |
| Bulk forming | Fiber used as a stimulant to the intestines or to cause a feeling of fullness to decrease appetite. |
| Desquamation | shedding the top layer of the skin |
| Expectorant | cause the removal of mucous secretions |
| Keratolytic | causes shedding of the outer layer of the skin |
| OTC | over the counter |
| Prophylaxis | treatment given before an event to prevent the event from happening |
| Protectant | a substance that acts as a barrier between the skin and an irritant |
| Pruitus | itching |
| ROA | Route of administration |
| Sunscreen | substance that protects the skin from ultraviolet light |