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Terms in this set (348)
Adverse effects Unexpected and possibly serious or life
threatening effects of a medication
Akathesia Motor restlessness, inability to sit still
Analgesics Medication to relieve pain
,Anaphylaxis Severe allergic reaction that requires
immediate emergency medical care
Antacids Medications that reduce acid in the
stomach
Antiarrhythmic Corrects irregular heart rhythm
Anticoagulant A drug used to prevent abnormal blood
clotting
Anti-cholinergics medications They treat the muscle movement disorders
seen with antipsychotic mmedications
Anticonvulsant Medication that are used too control
seizures
,Antihistamines Medications that reduce symptoms of
allergies
Antipyretic Medications that reduce a fever
Anti- tussives Medications that suppress the cough
reflex; stop a cough
Anus opening through which wastes leave the
digestive tract
Anxiolytic A drug to treat anxiety
Aspiration When food or fluid is accidentally drawn in
the lungs
, Ataxia A decrease in coordination when walking
Bronchodilator Medication that opens constricted airways
Cathartic A drug used for constipation. Assist in
emptying the bowel
Compliance Follow direction or a plan of care
Concentration The number of mg per unit of medication
EXAMPlE Tylenol 325mg per tablet
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Terms in this set (348)
Adverse effects Unexpected and possibly serious or life
threatening effects of a medication
Akathesia Motor restlessness, inability to sit still
Analgesics Medication to relieve pain
,Anaphylaxis Severe allergic reaction that requires
immediate emergency medical care
Antacids Medications that reduce acid in the
stomach
Antiarrhythmic Corrects irregular heart rhythm
Anticoagulant A drug used to prevent abnormal blood
clotting
Anti-cholinergics medications They treat the muscle movement disorders
seen with antipsychotic mmedications
Anticonvulsant Medication that are used too control
seizures
,Antihistamines Medications that reduce symptoms of
allergies
Antipyretic Medications that reduce a fever
Anti- tussives Medications that suppress the cough
reflex; stop a cough
Anus opening through which wastes leave the
digestive tract
Anxiolytic A drug to treat anxiety
Aspiration When food or fluid is accidentally drawn in
the lungs
, Ataxia A decrease in coordination when walking
Bronchodilator Medication that opens constricted airways
Cathartic A drug used for constipation. Assist in
emptying the bowel
Compliance Follow direction or a plan of care
Concentration The number of mg per unit of medication
EXAMPlE Tylenol 325mg per tablet
