ANSWERS 100% CORRECT!!
, Adverse effects - ANSWER Unexpected and possibly serious or life threatening effects
of a medication
Akathisia - ANSWER Motor restlessness, inability to sit still
Analgesics - ANSWER Medication to relieve pain
Anaphylaxis - ANSWER Severe allergic reaction that requires immediate emergency
medical care
Antacids - ANSWER Medications that reduce acid in the stomach
Antiarrhythmic - ANSWER Corrects irregular heart rhythm
Anticoagulant - ANSWER A drug used to prevent abnormal blood clotting
Anti-cholinergics medications - ANSWER They treat the muscle movement disorders
seen with antipsychotic mmedications
Anticonvulsant - ANSWER Medication that are used too control seizures
Antihistamines - ANSWER Medications that reduce symptoms of allergies
Antipyretic - ANSWER Medications that reduce a fever
Anti- tussives - ANSWER Medications that suppress the cough reflex; stop a cough
Anus - ANSWER opening through which wastes leave the digestive tract
Anxiolytic - ANSWER A drug to treat anxiety
Aspiration - ANSWER When food or fluid is accidentally drawn in the lungs
Ataxia - ANSWER A decrease in coordination when walking
Bronchodilator - ANSWER Medication that opens constricted airways