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Vocab 3 (Term)

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admixture   is a substance produced by mixing two or more substances  
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aerosol   is a medication dosage form that contains a gaseous substance consisting of fine liquid or solid particles  
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amphetamines   substances that are frequently abused as a stimulant medication: they can be used to treat the medical conditions of narcolepsy and eating disorders  
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anticholinergic   refers to a substance that inhibits hypersecretion and G.I motility  
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antiemetic   relieves nausea and vomiting  
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antispasmodic   relieves stomach muscle spasms  
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arrhythmia   is an irregular heartbeat  
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arteriosclerosis   is a condition characterized by thickening and hardening of the arteries  
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benzodiazephine   is a substance used to treat anxiety disorders  
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compound   refers to substances made from a combination of two or more substances  
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congestive heart failure (CHF)   is a potentially fatal condition of the cardiovascular system wherein the heart has lost its ability to pump blood in and out  
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corticosteroid   are substances used to prevent minor asthma attacks or to treat severe attacks  
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dementia   is a disease characterized by progressive memory loss as well as learning and thinking disorders; often leads to Alzheimer's disease  
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edema   refers to the abnormal swelling of the body, caused by an increased build-up of fluids in tissues and organs  
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effervescent tablet   is a tablet that is dissolved into liquid before administration  
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electrolytes   are salts that the body requires in its fluids that are essential in nerve, muscles, and heart functions  
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emphysema   is a irreversible disease (characterized by long-term smoking) in which there has been severe damage to the alveoli (tiny air sacs) in the lungs, resulting in a decrease in the exchange of gases; symptoms are wheezing, coughing, shortness if breath,  
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emulsion   is a liquid dosage form of a mixture of two products that normally do not mix together  
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half-life   defines the amount of time it takes for half of a substance to be broken down in the body and excreted  
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hemorrhage   refers to severe, uncontrollable bleeding (can be external or internal)  
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histamine (H2) blocker   reduces acid secretion by blocking histamine from reaching h2 receptor  
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homeostasis   a relative constancy in the internal environment of the body, naturally maintained by adaptive responses that promote healthy survival  
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hyperlipidemia   refers to high cholesterol  
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hypnotic   refers to a substance that relaxes the central nervous system to produce sleep  
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inactive ingredients   are the remaining ingredients, other than the active ingredients, that are found in a drug; used to flavor, digest, color, and bind the whole substance  
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inflammation   is any redness, swelling, pain, or heat in the body tissue(s) caused by physical injury, infection, or irritation  
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liniment   are medications that are applied to the skin with friction and rubbing. liniments can be solutions, suspensions, or emulsions  
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lotion   is a liquid dosage form that contains a powdered substance in a suspension, used externally to soothe, cool, dry, and protect  
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metabolism   is defined as the physical and chemical processes of the body that converts consumed food into energy for use by the tissues and organs  
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muscle relaxant   are used to treat involuntary, painful contraction of muscles by slowing the passage of nerve signals that cause pain to the muscles  
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non-steroidal anti- inflammatory angents   are substances that inhibit the production of the enzymes necessary for the synthesis or prostaglandins, reducing pain and inflammation  
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osteoporosis   is a medical disease characterize by loss in total bone density; it can be the result of calcium deficiency, menopause, certain endocrine diseases, advance age, medication ,or by other risk factors  
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otic   the administration of medication into the ear  
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parenteral   the administration of medication by any other route than oral: administration by injections  
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pathogen   is a microorganism (bacteria or virus) that causes disease  
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proton pump inhibitors   are substances that reduce gastric acid build up by blocking the release of protons by proton pumps  
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solution   is a liquid dosage form in which the medication is completely dissolved in a liquid  
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stimulant   are a class of medications that are intended to increase alertness and physical activity  
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systemic   refers to the whole body  
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tolerance   is the condition in which the body has become unresponsive to a substance after prolong exposure  
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