Medical Assistant Pharmacology and Medication Terminology Flashcards
| Acronym | Definition |
|---|---|
| Beta-Blocker | A medication that reduces blood pressure by blocking the effects of adrenaline. |
| Corticosteroid | A type of steroid hormone used to reduce inflammation. |
| Bronchodilator | A medication that relaxes bronchial muscle resulting in expanded air passages. |
| Antidepressant | A medication used to treat depression. |
| Antihypertensive | A medication used to lower blood pressure. |
| OTC | Over-The-Counter; refers to medications available without a prescription. |
| Buccal | A route of administration between the cheek and gum. |
| Sublingual | A route of administration under the tongue. |
| Topical | A medication applied directly to the skin or mucous membranes. |
| PO | Per Os (by mouth); a route of administration orally., |
| IM | Intramuscular; a route of administration directly into a muscle. |
| IV | Intravenous; a route of administration directly into a vein. |
| PRN | Pro Re Nata (as needed); used for medications given as needed. |
| Stat | Immediately; often used in urgent medication orders., |
| Diuretic | A drug that increases the excretion of urine. |
| Anticoagulant | A substance that prevents blood clotting. |
| Antibiotic | A drug used to treat bacterial infections. |
| Analgesic | A medication used to relieve pain. |
| Antipyretic | A drug used to reduce fever. |
| NSAID | Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug |
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Antipyretic
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A drug used to reduce fever.
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Antihypertensive
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A medication used to lower blood pressure.
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Topical
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A medication applied directly to the skin or mucous membranes.
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Bronchodilator
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A medication that relaxes bronchial muscle resulting in expanded air passages.
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IV
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Intravenous; a route of administration directly into a vein.
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Stat
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Immediately; often used in urgent medication orders.,
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Diuretic
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A drug that increases the excretion of urine.
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PRN
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Pro Re Nata (as needed); used for medications given as needed.
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IM
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Intramuscular; a route of administration directly into a muscle.
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PO
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Per Os (by mouth); a route of administration orally.,
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Antibiotic
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A drug used to treat bacterial infections.
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NSAID
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Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug
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Sublingual
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A route of administration under the tongue.
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Analgesic
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A medication used to relieve pain.
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Anticoagulant
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A substance that prevents blood clotting.
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Beta-Blocker
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A medication that reduces blood pressure by blocking the effects of adrenaline.
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Antidepressant
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A medication used to treat depression.
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OTC
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Over-The-Counter; refers to medications available without a prescription.
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Corticosteroid
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A type of steroid hormone used to reduce inflammation.
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Buccal
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A route of administration between the cheek and gum.
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