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MedicalTerms151-170
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Analgesic | a drug to reduce pain without loss of consciousness |
| Antibiotic | substances or compound that kills bacteria |
| Antihistamine | allergic reaction |
| Antiemetic | drug to prevent nausea & vomiting |
| Decongestant | drug used to relieve nasal congestion |
| Laxative | induce bowel movements |
| Mineral | found in the earths ground |
| Narcotic | helps with pain and to help sleep |
| Nonsteroidal anti-inflammation drug (NSAID) | are drugs that reduce fevers |
| Steroid | a general class of chemical substances |
| Adverse reaction | unexpected reaction to a drug |
| Allergic reaction | hypersensitive disorder of the immune system |
| Anaphylaxis | allergic reaction |
| Controlled substance | chemical or drug whose manufacture by the government |
| Antidote | a substance which can counteract a form of poision |
| Drug half life | a period of time it takes for the drug to decay |
| Drug abuse | substance that is not considered dependent |
| Drug addiction | without physiological dependence |
| Drug interaction | situation in which a substance affects the activity of a drug |
| Exacerbate | to make worse |