Med Term Ch 21 Study Flashcards

what is the term for physical and psychological dependence on and craving for a drug is called what

addiction

what is the term for the effect with combination of two similar drugs that is equal to the sum of the effects of each called

additive action

what is the combining form for the word “air”

aer/o

what is the term for particles of drug (in solution) that suspends in air

aerosol

what is the combining form for the word “sensitivity to pain”

alges/o

what is an example of the generic name for an antibiotic drug that is in the same class as penicillin but a newer variation

amoxicillin

what is the term for a central nervous system stimulant

amphetamine

what is the prefix for the word “upward”

ana-

what type of drug is used to relieve pain such as myalgia, induces sleep, and suppress cough

analgesic

what is the term for exaggerated hypersensitivity reaction to a previously encountered drug or foreign protein is known as what

anaphylaxis

what is the term for a condition of being without nervous sensation, drugs that produce loss of sensation throughout the entire body called

anesthesia

what is the term for a drug that lowers blood pressure

ACE, angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor

what is the term for a drug that neutralizes acid in the stomach, treatment for epigastric discomfort

antacid

what is the term for a drug action in which the one drug has the opposite effect as another drug

antagonistic action

what is the prefix for the word “against”

anti-, contra-

what is the term for a drug that prevents chest pain due to ischemia

antianginal

what is the term for a substance that acts against microorganisms, such as bacteria and treats bacterial pneumonia

antibiotic

what is the term for treatment for thrombosis

anticoagulant

what is the term for drugs that treat epilepsy and prevents abnormal brain activity

anticonvulsants

what is term where an agent is given to counteract unwanted effect of a drug called

antidote

what is the term for an agent that acts against vomiting called

antiemetic

what is the term for an agent that acts against histamine production in the body

histamine is released as a result of an allergic reaction

drugs that block release of a substance involved in producing allergic reactions, treats anaphylaxis called

antihistamine

what is the term for a drug that reduces and treats high blood pressure

antihypertensive

what is the term for a drug that prevents vomiting and nausea

antinauseant

what term reduces the ability of thrombocytes to stick together and form a clot

antiplatelet

what term means pertaining to an agent that acts to relieve itching

antipruritic

what term means pertaining to an agent that acts to relieve fever, drug that lowers body temperature

antipyretic

what is the term that fights against infection

antiseptic

what is the term for reducing estrogen in the blood by blocking an enzyme

aromatase inhibitor

what term means pertaining to killing microorganisms

bactericidal

what term means sedative

barbiturate

what is the term for a drug that acts as a sedative

benzodiazepine

what is the term for a drug that stops the action of epinephrine at sites on receptors of heart muscle cells, antiarrhythmic, antihypertensive, and antianginal drug; blocks receptors in blood vessels

beta blocker

what is the term for a drug that prevents bone loss and osteopenia

bisphosphonate

what is the term for a commercial name for a drug; trademark or trade name called

brand name

what is the combining form for the word “bronchial tube”

bronch/o

what is the term for a drug that relaxes and smooth muscle lining bronchial tubes and is used to treat asthma, emphysema, and chronic bronchitis, drug that opens airways

bronchodilator

what substance in coffee and tea is a stimulant

caffeine

what is the term for a drug that blocks the entrance of calcium into heart muscle and lining of blood vessels; antihypertensive, antiarrhythmic, and antianginal drug

calcium channel blocker

what term is a beta blocker known as

cardiovascular drug

what is the term for a drug that relieves constipation

cathartic

what is the term for a chemical formula for a drug called

chemical name

what is the combining form for the word “drug”

chem/o, pharmac/o

what is the term for a treatment with anticancer drugs that destroys cancer cells

chemotherapy

what is the term for a drug that reduces lipids in blood

cholesterol lowering drug

what is the term for the factor in the patient’s condition that prevents the use of a drug or treatment called

contraindication

what is the term for drugs that produce tolerance and dependence and have potential for abuse or addiction

controlled substances

what is the combining form for the word “mixture”

cras/o

what is the combining form for the word “skin”

cutane/o, derm/o

what is the term for prolonged used a drug that may lead to physiological need for its action in the body is known as what

dependence

what is the term for a drug that strengthens the force and efficiency of the heartbeat and treats congestive heart failure

digoxin

what is the term that lowers blood pressure by promoting fluid excretion from the kidney, drug that promotes excretion of urine, lowering blood pressure

diuretic

what is the term for the amount of drug administered, usually measured in milligrams (mg) is called what

dose

what is the term for a drug that promotes vomiting

emetic

what is the combining form for the word “work”

erg/o

what is the term for an antibiotic that is produced from a red mold, antibiotic substance called

erythromycin

what is the combining form for the word “feeling, sensation”

esthes/o

what term exemplifies of an endocrine drug is called what

estrogen

what is the term for a U.S. agency that holds the legal responsibility for deciding whether a drug may be distributed and sold

government agency that has the legal responsibility for enforcing proper drug manufacture and clinical use is know as what

FDA, food and drug administration

what is the term for the legal, noncommercial name for a drug called

generic name

what is the term for a hormone from the adrenal cortex that raises blood sugar and reduces inflammation called

glucocorticoid

what is an anticoagulant drug

heparin

what is the combining form for the word “tissue”

hist/o

the most complete and up-to-date listening of drugs that gives information about their characteristics and clinical usages approved by the hospital is called what

hospital formulary

what is the combining form for the word “sleep”

hypn/o

what term means pertaining to a condition of sleep (a trance-like state), drug that produces sleep or a trance-like state

hypnotic

what terms means pertaining to under the skin

hypodermic

what is the combining form for the word “treatment”

iatr/o

what term is a condition caused by treatment given by physicians or other medical personnel

iatrogenic

what term is an unexpected effect of a drug that is peculiar to an individual is known as what

idiosyncrasy

what is the term for the unexpected effect produced in a particularly sensitive patient but not seen in most people

idiosyncratic reaction

what is the term for a drug administration route with aerosols, administration of drugs in gaseous or vapor form through the nose or mouth is called what

inhalation

what is the term for an antidiabetic called

insulin

what is the term for a type of parenteral administration in which an injection is made into a body cavity such as the peritoneal cavity called

intracaviary instillation

what is the term for a type of parenteral administration in which a shallow injection is made into the upper skin layers called

intradermal injection

what is the term for a type of parenteral administration in which an injection of the muscle is given usually in the buttock or upper arm called

IM, intramuscular injection

what terms means pertaining to within the sheath of membranes surrounding the spinal cord, pertaining to delivery of a drug within the membranes lining the spinal cord

intrathecal

what is the term for a type of parenteral drug administration in which instillation occurs in the space under the membranes (meninges); lumbar puncture called

intrathecal instillation

what term means pertaining to within a vein

intravenous

what is the term for a type of parenteral drug administration in which the injection is given directly into a vein called

IV, intravenous injection

what is the term for a drug that relieves constipation

laxative

what is the combining form for the word “tongue”

lingu/o

what is the term for a study of new drug synthesis; relationship between chemical structure and biologic effects called

medicinal chemistry

what is the term for the study of the interaction of drugs and subcellular entities such as enzymes and DNA, study of interaction of drugs and their target molecules, enzymes, or cell surface receptors is called what

molecular pharmacology

what is the combining form for the word “mold”

myc/o

what is the combining form for the word “stupor”

narc/o

what term means pertaining to a substance that produces stupor (has a morphine- or opium-like action), habit forming drug that relieves pain by producing stupor or insensibility; morphine and opium are examples

narcotic

what is the combining form for the word “mouth”

or/o

what term means pertaining to the mouth

oral

what is the term for a drug administration route in which a medicine is swallowed and absorbed through the intestinal tract is called what

oral administration

what is the prefix for the word “apart from”

par-

what term means pertaining to injection of drugs other than through the intestines

parenteral

what is the term for a drug administration route in which a medicine is injected through a syringe into a muscle, vein, or body cavity, pertaining to giving a drug by injection into skin, muscle, or vein is known as

parenteral administration

what term exemplifies an antibiotic

penicillin

what is the term for a person who is a specialist in preparing and dispensing drugs

pharmacist

what is the term for the study of the effects and strength of a drug within the body called

pharmacodynamics

what is the term for a calculation of drug concentration in tissues and body fluids over a period of time called

pharmacokinetics

what is the term for a person who is a specialist in the study of the properties, uses, and actions of drugs

pharmacologist

what is the term for the study of the preparation, properties, uses, and actions of drugs called

pharmacology

what is the term for the location for preparing and dispensing drugs

pharmacy