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Absorption - ANSWERSMovement of medication from the stomach or intenstines in the
blood stream.
Acute Illness - ANSWERSSickness that begins quickly and last a short time
Adverse effect - ANSWERSUnexpected and possibly serious or life threatening effects
of a medication
Akathesia - ANSWERSInability to sit still
Analgesics - ANSWERSMedication to relieve pain
Anaphylaxis - ANSWERSA severe, potentially life threatening allergic reaction that
requires immediate emergency medical care
Antacids - ANSWERSMedications that reduce acid in the stomach
Antagonist - ANSWERSThe interference of two or more substances that decreases the
effect of the medication. One medication decreases the effect of another medication
Anti-Anxiety Meds - ANSWERSMedication used to treat anxiety, tension and
nervousness. Ie. Anxiolytics
Antiarrythmic - ANSWERSCorrecting irregular heart rhythm
Anticoagulant - ANSWERSDrug used to prevent abnormal blood clotting
Anti-cholinergic Medication - ANSWERSThey treat the muscle movement disorders
seen with antipsychotic medications
Anticonvulsant - ANSWERSMedication used to control seizures
Antihistamines - ANSWERSMedication used to reduce symptoms of allergies
Antipsychotic Medication - ANSWERSKnown as neuroleptics
Antipyretic - ANSWERSMedications used to reduce fever
Anti-tussives - ANSWERSMedication that suppress the cough reflex; stop a cough
(Robotussin)
Ataxia - ANSWERSA decrease in coordination when walking
, Bronchi - ANSWERSThe tubes in the respiratory system between the throat and the
lungs
Bronchodilator - ANSWERSMedication the opens constricted airways
Cathartic - ANSWERSDrug used for constipation. Assist in emptying the bowel
Chemical name - ANSWERSThe formula used to produce the medication
Chronic illness - ANSWERSSickness or disease that is of long duration. Cannot be
cured will not go away
Therapeutic effect - ANSWERSMedication works as it was intended and provided a
benefit
Drug to drug interactions - ANSWERSOne or more drug affects another drug in the
body
Drug to food interactions - ANSWERSThe presence of food in the stomach that affects
the effect of the medication
Dyskinesia - ANSWERSInvoluntary movement
Dysphasia - ANSWERSDifficulty swallowing
Dystonia - ANSWERSImpaired muscle tone
Edema - ANSWERSSwelling of the tissue
Enteric coated medication - ANSWERSTablets that have a special outside layer to
prevent the medication from dissolving in the stomach
Enteric - ANSWERSPertaining to the small intestines
Generic name - ANSWERSThe short chemical name of a drug. Usually a lower case
letter is used
Gingival hyperplasia - ANSWERSOvergrowth of the gums surrounding the teeth
Histamine - ANSWERSChemical produced by cells when exposed to allergens
Hypertension - ANSWERSHigh blood pressure
Hypnotics - ANSWERSMedication that promote sleep
Absorption - ANSWERSMovement of medication from the stomach or intenstines in the
blood stream.
Acute Illness - ANSWERSSickness that begins quickly and last a short time
Adverse effect - ANSWERSUnexpected and possibly serious or life threatening effects
of a medication
Akathesia - ANSWERSInability to sit still
Analgesics - ANSWERSMedication to relieve pain
Anaphylaxis - ANSWERSA severe, potentially life threatening allergic reaction that
requires immediate emergency medical care
Antacids - ANSWERSMedications that reduce acid in the stomach
Antagonist - ANSWERSThe interference of two or more substances that decreases the
effect of the medication. One medication decreases the effect of another medication
Anti-Anxiety Meds - ANSWERSMedication used to treat anxiety, tension and
nervousness. Ie. Anxiolytics
Antiarrythmic - ANSWERSCorrecting irregular heart rhythm
Anticoagulant - ANSWERSDrug used to prevent abnormal blood clotting
Anti-cholinergic Medication - ANSWERSThey treat the muscle movement disorders
seen with antipsychotic medications
Anticonvulsant - ANSWERSMedication used to control seizures
Antihistamines - ANSWERSMedication used to reduce symptoms of allergies
Antipsychotic Medication - ANSWERSKnown as neuroleptics
Antipyretic - ANSWERSMedications used to reduce fever
Anti-tussives - ANSWERSMedication that suppress the cough reflex; stop a cough
(Robotussin)
Ataxia - ANSWERSA decrease in coordination when walking
, Bronchi - ANSWERSThe tubes in the respiratory system between the throat and the
lungs
Bronchodilator - ANSWERSMedication the opens constricted airways
Cathartic - ANSWERSDrug used for constipation. Assist in emptying the bowel
Chemical name - ANSWERSThe formula used to produce the medication
Chronic illness - ANSWERSSickness or disease that is of long duration. Cannot be
cured will not go away
Therapeutic effect - ANSWERSMedication works as it was intended and provided a
benefit
Drug to drug interactions - ANSWERSOne or more drug affects another drug in the
body
Drug to food interactions - ANSWERSThe presence of food in the stomach that affects
the effect of the medication
Dyskinesia - ANSWERSInvoluntary movement
Dysphasia - ANSWERSDifficulty swallowing
Dystonia - ANSWERSImpaired muscle tone
Edema - ANSWERSSwelling of the tissue
Enteric coated medication - ANSWERSTablets that have a special outside layer to
prevent the medication from dissolving in the stomach
Enteric - ANSWERSPertaining to the small intestines
Generic name - ANSWERSThe short chemical name of a drug. Usually a lower case
letter is used
Gingival hyperplasia - ANSWERSOvergrowth of the gums surrounding the teeth
Histamine - ANSWERSChemical produced by cells when exposed to allergens
Hypertension - ANSWERSHigh blood pressure
Hypnotics - ANSWERSMedication that promote sleep
