Language of Medicine Chapter 21 Quiz
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What are contraindications?

  • Patients who can safely use a particular drug
  • Factors in the patient's condition that prevent the use of a particular drug or treatment (correct)
  • Types of drugs used for treating conditions
  • General health guidelines

    • What is an aerosol?

    Particles of drugs suspended in the air.

    What does iatrogenic mean?

    Any adverse condition in a patient resulting from treatment by a physician.

    What is pharmacodynamics?

    <p>Study of the effects of a drug within the body.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is inhalation?

    <p>Administration of drugs in gaseous or vapor form through the nose or mouth.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a vitamin?

    <p>Substance found in foods essential in small quantities for growth and good health.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a syringe?

    <p>Instrument for introducing or withdrawing fluids from the body.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is anaphylaxis?

    <p>Hypersensitive reaction of the body to a drug or foreign organism.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an emetic?

    <p>Drug that promotes vomiting.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an anesthetic?

    <p>Drug that reduces or eliminates sensation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following terms with their definitions:

    <p>Cathartic = Drug that relieves constipation Caffeine = Central nervous system stimulant, found in coffee, tea, and cola's</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Aer/o means ______.

    <p>air</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a hypnotic?

    <p>An agent that produces sleep.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Erg/o means ______.

    <p>work</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Hist/o means ______.

    <p>tissue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a sedative?

    <p>Mildly hypnotic drug that relaxes without necessarily producing sleep.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an anticonvulsant?

    <p>Type of drug that prevents convulsions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Cras/o means ______.

    <p>mixture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Medical Terms and Definitions

    • Contraindications: Conditions or factors that restrict the use of certain drugs or treatments in patients.

    • Aerosol: Drug particles dispersed in the air, often used for respiratory medications.

    • Iatrogenic: Refers to any negative health condition that arises as a result of treatment provided by a healthcare professional.

    • Pharmacodynamics: The scientific study of how drugs affect the body, including processes such as absorption, metabolism, and excretion.

    • Inhalation: A method of administering drugs in vapor or gaseous form through the respiratory system via the nose or mouth.

    • Vitamin: Essential nutrients found in food that are necessary in small amounts for growth and overall health.

    • Syringe: A medical instrument utilized for injecting fluids into or withdrawing fluids from the body.

    • Anaphylaxis: A severe allergic reaction involving hypersensitivity to drugs or foreign substances.

    • Emetic: A class of drugs specifically designed to induce vomiting.

    • Anesthetic: Medications that diminish or abolish sensations, often used during surgical procedures to prevent pain.

    • Cathartic: A medication that alleviates constipation. Caffeine, a central nervous system stimulant found in common beverages, is another related term.

    Prefixes and Roots

    • Aer/o: Means "air," significant in terms like aerosol.

    • Erg/o: Refers to "work," used in medical terms like synergism.

    • Hist/o: Denotes "tissue," used in terms such as antihistamine.

    Additional Drug Types

    • Hypnotic: Agents that induce sleep, derived from the Greek word "hypnos," meaning sleep.

    • Sedative: A milder hypnotic that helps relax patients without necessarily causing sleep.

    • Anticonvulsant: Medications aimed at preventing seizures or convulsions.

    • Cras/o: Signifies "mixture," used in terms related to blood dyscrasia, indicating abnormal conditions of the blood.

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    Test your knowledge on key terms from Chapter 21 of the Language of Medicine. This quiz covers essential medical vocabulary such as contraindications, aerosols, and pharmacodynamics. Perfect for students looking to reinforce their understanding of medical terminology.

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