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ANALGESIC - ANSWERSGets rid of pain w/out loss of consciousness ANAPHYLACTIC - ANSWERSCausing anaphylaxis ANAPHYLAXIS - ANSWERSLife threatening allergic reaction ANTI-COAGULANTS - ANSWERSprevent blood clotting ANTIEMETIC - ANSWERSDrug that aids in vomiting & nausea ANTIGOUT - ANSWERSDrug that corrects over/under production of Uric acid ANTIHISTAMINE - ANSWERSDrug that counteracts histamine which causes itching & flushing of the skin. ANTIHYPERTENSIVE - ANSWERSEffective against high blood pressure ANTITUSSIVE - ANSWERScough suppressant DYSPHASIA - ANSWERSDifficulty swallowing or controlling tongue SOB - ANSWERSshortness of breath BM - ANSWERSbowel movement BLOOD PRESSURE - ANSWERSThe force of circulating blood on the walls of arteries. Can be measured by Systolic (heart beats at highest) & Diastolic (between heartbeats when lowest) CNS - ANSWERScentral nervous system- responsible for processing & controlling most bodily functions (brain & spine) CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM STIMULANTS - ANSWERSDrug that increases alertness & raises blood pressure, heart rate, & breathing rate. CHOLESTEROL - ANSWERSType of fat in your blood made by the liver COMMUNICABLE DISEASE - ANSWERSContagious, epidemic, or infection disease required to be reported to the local board of health CONGESTIVE HEART FAILURE (CHF) - ANSWERSFailure of the heart to keep up &