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What does 'ac' mean in drug dosages and directions?
What does 'ac' mean in drug dosages and directions?
Which abbreviation stands for 'Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug(s)'?
Which abbreviation stands for 'Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug(s)'?
What does 'ID' stand for in routes of drug administration?
What does 'ID' stand for in routes of drug administration?
Which abbreviation means 'At bedtime'?
Which abbreviation means 'At bedtime'?
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What is the term for a substance that interferes with or opposes the action of a drug?
What is the term for a substance that interferes with or opposes the action of a drug?
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Which term refers to a result of drug therapy that is unrelated to its intended effect?
Which term refers to a result of drug therapy that is unrelated to its intended effect?
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What is the route of drug administration where the drug is injected into the space between the meninges and the spine?
What is the route of drug administration where the drug is injected into the space between the meninges and the spine?
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What is the term for the power to produce a specific result or effectiveness?
What is the term for the power to produce a specific result or effectiveness?
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Which word part means 'fever'?
Which word part means 'fever'?
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What does an antipyretic drug do?
What does an antipyretic drug do?
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Which route of drug administration involves applying the drug to the surface of the skin?
Which route of drug administration involves applying the drug to the surface of the skin?
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'Inotropic' is an example of a word part that means acting on which specific bodily function?
'Inotropic' is an example of a word part that means acting on which specific bodily function?
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'Contra' as a prefix means:
'Contra' as a prefix means:
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APAP stands for Acetylsalicylic acid.
APAP stands for Acetylsalicylic acid.
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NSAID(s) stands for Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug(s).
NSAID(s) stands for Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug(s).
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The abbreviation 'hs' means 'At bedtime'.
The abbreviation 'hs' means 'At bedtime'.
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'pp' stands for 'Preprandial'.
'pp' stands for 'Preprandial'.
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Anaphylaxis is a mild allergic reaction.
Anaphylaxis is a mild allergic reaction.
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A brand name is the nonproprietary name of a drug.
A brand name is the nonproprietary name of a drug.
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Phytomedicine is another name for synthetic medicine.
Phytomedicine is another name for synthetic medicine.
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Tolerance occurs when the dose of a drug must be decreased to produce the original response.
Tolerance occurs when the dose of a drug must be decreased to produce the original response.
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A synergism occurs when two drugs working together produce an effect less than the effect of each drug acting alone.
A synergism occurs when two drugs working together produce an effect less than the effect of each drug acting alone.
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Antipyretic drugs counteract fever.
Antipyretic drugs counteract fever.
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Injection administration involves administering drugs through the respiratory system.
Injection administration involves administering drugs through the respiratory system.
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A tincture is a substance dissolved in water.
A tincture is a substance dissolved in water.
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Cream is a solid dosage form containing a drug in a pure state or mixed with a nonactive ingredient.
Cream is a solid dosage form containing a drug in a pure state or mixed with a nonactive ingredient.
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A tablet is a pleasant-tasting medicated tablet to be dissolved in the mouth.
A tablet is a pleasant-tasting medicated tablet to be dissolved in the mouth.
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Subcutaneous administration involves injecting beneath the skin.
Subcutaneous administration involves injecting beneath the skin.
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'Supp' stands for suppository.
'Supp' stands for suppository.
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