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Absorption CORRECT ANSWERS Movement of medication from the stomach or
intenstines in the blood stream.
Acute Illness CORRECT ANSWERS Sickness that begins quickly and last a short time
Adverse effect CORRECT ANSWERS Unexpected and possibly serious or life
threatening effects of a medication
Akathesia CORRECT ANSWERS Inability to sit still
Analgesics CORRECT ANSWERS Medication to relieve pain
Anaphylaxis CORRECT ANSWERS A severe, potentially life threatening allergic
reaction that requires immediate emergency medical care
Antacids CORRECT ANSWERS Medications that reduce acid in the stomach
Antagonist CORRECT ANSWERS The interference of two or more substances that
decreases the effect of the medication. One medication decreases the effect of another
medication
Anti-Anxiety Meds CORRECT ANSWERS Medication used to treat anxiety, tension and
nervousness. Ie. Anxiolytics
Antiarrythmic CORRECT ANSWERS Correcting irregular heart rhythm
Anticoagulant CORRECT ANSWERS Drug used to prevent abnormal blood clotting
Anti-cholinergic Medication CORRECT ANSWERS They treat the muscle movement
disorders seen with antipsychotic medications
Anticonvulsant CORRECT ANSWERS Medication used to control seizures
Antihistamines CORRECT ANSWERS Medication used to reduce symptoms of
allergies
Antipsychotic Medication CORRECT ANSWERS Known as neuroleptics
Antipyretic CORRECT ANSWERS Medications used to reduce fever
, Anti-tussives CORRECT ANSWERS Medication that suppress the cough reflex; stop a
cough (Robotussin)
Ataxia CORRECT ANSWERS A decrease in coordination when walking
Bronchi CORRECT ANSWERS The tubes in the respiratory system between the throat
and the lungs
Bronchodilator CORRECT ANSWERS Medication the opens constricted airways
Cathartic CORRECT ANSWERS Drug used for constipation. Assist in emptying the
bowel
Chemical name CORRECT ANSWERS The formula used to produce the medication
Chronic illness CORRECT ANSWERS Sickness or disease that is of long duration.
Cannot be cured will not go away
Therapeutic effect CORRECT ANSWERS Medication works as it was intended and
provided a benefit
Drug to drug interactions CORRECT ANSWERS One or more drug affects another drug
in the body
Drug to food interactions CORRECT ANSWERS The presence of food in the stomach
that affects the effect of the medication
Dyskinesia CORRECT ANSWERS Involuntary movement
Dysphasia CORRECT ANSWERS Difficulty swallowing
Dystonia CORRECT ANSWERS Impaired muscle tone
Edema CORRECT ANSWERS Swelling of the tissue
Enteric coated medication CORRECT ANSWERS Tablets that have a special outside
layer to prevent the medication from dissolving in the stomach
Enteric CORRECT ANSWERS Pertaining to the small intestines
Generic name CORRECT ANSWERS The short chemical name of a drug. Usually a
lower case letter is used
Gingival hyperplasia CORRECT ANSWERS Overgrowth of the gums surrounding the
teeth