Medical Assistant Pharmacology and Medication Terminology Flashcards

AcronymDefinition
NSAIDNon-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug
AntipyreticA drug used to reduce fever.
AnalgesicA medication used to relieve pain.
AntibioticA drug used to treat bacterial infections.
AnticoagulantA substance that prevents blood clotting.
DiureticA drug that increases the excretion of urine.
StatImmediately; often used in urgent medication orders.
PRNPro Re Nata (as needed); used for medications given as needed.
IVIntravenous; a route of administration directly into a vein.
IMIntramuscular; a route of administration directly into a muscle.
POPer Os (by mouth); a route of administration orally.
TopicalA medication applied directly to the skin or mucous membranes.
SublingualA route of administration under the tongue.
BuccalA route of administration between the cheek and gum.
OTCOver-The-Counter; refers to medications available without a prescription.
AntihypertensiveA medication used to lower blood pressure.
AntidepressantA medication used to treat depression.
BronchodilatorA medication that relaxes bronchial muscle resulting in expanded air passages.
CorticosteroidA type of steroid hormone used to reduce inflammation.
Beta-BlockerA medication that reduces blood pressure by blocking the effects of adrenaline.
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Antipyretic
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A drug used to reduce fever.
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Diuretic
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A drug that increases the excretion of urine.
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Analgesic
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A medication used to relieve pain.
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Corticosteroid
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A type of steroid hormone used to reduce inflammation.
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IM
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Intramuscular; a route of administration directly into a muscle.
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Topical
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A medication applied directly to the skin or mucous membranes.
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IV
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Intravenous; a route of administration directly into a vein.
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Buccal
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A route of administration between the cheek and gum.
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PRN
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Pro Re Nata (as needed); used for medications given as needed.
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Antihypertensive
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A medication used to lower blood pressure.
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Antidepressant
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A medication used to treat depression.
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Sublingual
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A route of administration under the tongue.
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Antibiotic
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A drug used to treat bacterial infections.
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Stat
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Immediately; often used in urgent medication orders.
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Anticoagulant
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A substance that prevents blood clotting.
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PO
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Per Os (by mouth); a route of administration orally.
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Bronchodilator
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A medication that relaxes bronchial muscle resulting in expanded air passages.
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OTC
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Over-The-Counter; refers to medications available without a prescription.
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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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NSAID
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Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug
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