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Week 1 Terms/Abbrev

PhT 6 Week 1

Term/AbbrevDefinition
Histamine H2-receptor antagonist drug that blocks histamine-2 in the body, can be used as GI medication due to its propensity to reduce production of stomach acid, however, also used to mitigate allergic reactions as well
Allergic rhinitis inflammation of the nasal mucosa due to sensitivity of the nasal passages to an allergen
Expectorant drug that thins mucous secretions and promotes removal from lung, bronchi, and trachea, usually by coughing
Dyspnea difficult or labored breathing, shortness of breath
Anticholinergic inhibits the neurotransmitter acetylcholine (a stimulating neurotransmitter)
Rhinovirus the primary group of viruses that cause the common cold
Histamine a chemical substance in the body that produces immune, inflammatory or allergic response
Aspiration when food, saliva. vomit, or other liquids are inhaled into lungs
Antihistamine drug that counteracts the actions of histamines in the body.
Antitussive drug that relieves or prevents coughing
Decongestant drug that relieves nasal congestion by reducing the swelling in nasal blood vessels
Pneumonia inflammation or infection of the alveoli in the lungs, can be caused by bacteria, viruses, fungi. or aspiration
Asthma respiratory condition marked by spasms of the bronchi which causes inflammation and accumulation of mucus in the air ways
Bronchitis inflammation of the bronchi caused by irritation or infection
Tuberculosis bacterial infection of the lungs without treatment will destroy lung tissue, treated with rifampin and isoniazid
INH Inhalation
MOA mechanism of action
USP United States Pharmacopeia
FDA Food and Drug Administration
BOP Board of Pharmacy
SDV single dose vial
MDV multi dose vial
amp ampule
SVP small volume parenteral, less than 250mL
LVP large volume parenteral, 250mL or more
MDI metered dose inhaler
DPI dry powder inhaler
TB tuberculosis
COPD Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder
 



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