| A | B |
|---|
| antibiotic | kills or halts reproduction of bacteria |
| antifungal | kills or halts reproduction of fungi |
| antiviral | kills or halts reproduction of viruses |
| nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drug | reduces pain, inflammation , and fever, examples are ibuprofen, alleve, aspirin |
| vaccine(immunization) | injectable solution made with attenuated pathogen, resulting in immunity |
| adverse effect | a harmful, unintended reaction to a medication |
| capsule | medicine wrapped with a digestible gelatin wrap |
| chemotherapy(chemo) | treatment of cancer with chemical agents |
| contraindication | a factor about the patient that prohibits the use of a medicine |
| controlled substance | any medicine that has the potential for abuse |
| dose | the amount of the medication that is given(administered) at one time |
| inhaler | a device that enables administration of medicine through the lungs or nose |
| therapeutic effect | the purposeful reaction to a medication |
| pharmacology | the study of uses and actions of medication |
| route | the method that the medication is administered(oral, sub lingual, intravenously, intramuscularly...) |
| side effect | a reaction to the medication other than what the medication is intended for |
| suppository | a topical form of medication that is inserted into the rectum, vagina, or penis |
| tablet | a small solid form of medication for oral administration |
| solution | a mixture of thr medication dissolved into a liquid |
| enteral | pertaining to administration of medicine through the digestive tract |
| epidural | pertaining to injection into the spinal cord for administration |
| intramuscular(IM) | administration of medication into the muscle |
| intravenous(IV) | administration of medication directly into the vein |
| parenteral | pertaining to the administration of medicine by injection, bypassing the digestive tract |
| subcutaneous | administration of medication into the fat tissue beneath the skin |
| topical | administration of medication by application to external body part |
| transdermal | administration of medication through the skin |
| antihistamine | medication that blocks histamine activities which cause allergy symptoms |
| antiseptic | a chemical that can halt growth of microorganisms |
| antitussive | a med that suppresses cough |
| bronchodilator | med that relaxes the smooth muscle in our airways so they expand, allowing for more air into the lungs |
| decongestant | med that tightens the capillaries in the mucous membranes so the swelling is reduced |
| expectorant | med that increases mucous production in our lungs |
| diuretic | medication that increases urine output, blood volume, an blood pressure.(AKA diuretic) |
| oral contraceptive | medication(hormones) taken by mouth that prevent ovulation, and pregnancy(AKA birth control pill) |
| anti arrhythmic | medication that treats abnormal heart rate |
| anti hypertensive | medication that treats high blood pressure |
| anticoagulant | medication that treats excessive clotting(AKA blood thinner) |
| thrombolytic | medication that dissolves clots |
| antacid | medication that neutralizes stomach acids |
| antiemetic | medication that treats nausea and vomiting |
| enema | insertion of a solution into the rectum for clensing |
| antilipemic | medication that blocks cholesterol production in the liver |
| mydriatic | medication that dilates the pupil |
| ceruminolytic | medication that breaks down earwax |
| antigout agent | medication that blocks build up of uric acid |
| muscle relaxant | medication that reduces muscle contractility |
| anticonvulsant | reduces incedence of siezures |
| analgesic | relieves pain |
| anesthetic | causes numbness, or loss of feeling |
| antidepressant | treats depression |
| antipyretic | reduces fever |
| anxiolytic | relieves anxiety |
| sedative | calms and sedates |
| hypnotic | induces sleep |
| corticosteroid | antiinflammatory |
| hypoglycemic agent | lower blood sugar |
| pharmacokinetics | Absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion |
| laxative | promote defecation |
| ant acids | decrease stomach acid or block acid production |
