abeka health 9 section 7.1

study this for the quiz tmr

drugs

any substance that can change the function of the body

medicine

a substance used to cure or treat disease symptoms

over the counter (OTC)

minimal side effects upon their use; very difficult to abuse

prescription medicine

only purchased with a doctor’s note; can be potentially abused

antibiotics

chemical substances that stop bacteria from growing; usually prescription medicines

anesthetics

medicines that cause the loss of feeling in the body

anesthetics

usually used during medicinal procedures or surgeries

local

type of anesthetic that causes numbness in a small part of the body

general

type of anesthetic that causes numbness in the entire body

analgesics

medicines that reduce pain but not other senses

aspirin

made from willow bark; prevents neurons from sending pain messages and reduces swelling

acetaminophen

can treat “pain neurons” but cannot reduce inflammation

tylenol

what is acetaminophen commonly known as?

ibuprofen

reduces pain and swelling; less harsh on the stomach

advil and motrin

what is ibuprofen known as?

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(hint: there are two)

antihistamine

medicines that block actions of histamines in the body

allegra and benadryl

what are some antihistamines that are commonly known?

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(hint: there are two that are in the notes)