Questions and Answers
What are contraindications?
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?
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What is inhalation?
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What is a vitamin?
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What is a syringe?
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What is anaphylaxis?
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What is an emetic?
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What is an anesthetic?
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Match the following terms with their definitions:
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Aer/o means ______.
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What is a hypnotic?
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Erg/o means ______.
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Hist/o means ______.
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What is a sedative?
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What is an anticonvulsant?
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Cras/o means ______.
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Study Notes
Medical Terms and Definitions
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Contraindications: Conditions or factors that restrict the use of certain drugs or treatments in patients.
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Aerosol: Drug particles dispersed in the air, often used for respiratory medications.
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Iatrogenic: Refers to any negative health condition that arises as a result of treatment provided by a healthcare professional.
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Pharmacodynamics: The scientific study of how drugs affect the body, including processes such as absorption, metabolism, and excretion.
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Inhalation: A method of administering drugs in vapor or gaseous form through the respiratory system via the nose or mouth.
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Vitamin: Essential nutrients found in food that are necessary in small amounts for growth and overall health.
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Syringe: A medical instrument utilized for injecting fluids into or withdrawing fluids from the body.
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Anaphylaxis: A severe allergic reaction involving hypersensitivity to drugs or foreign substances.
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Emetic: A class of drugs specifically designed to induce vomiting.
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Anesthetic: Medications that diminish or abolish sensations, often used during surgical procedures to prevent pain.
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Cathartic: A medication that alleviates constipation. Caffeine, a central nervous system stimulant found in common beverages, is another related term.
Prefixes and Roots
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Aer/o: Means "air," significant in terms like aerosol.
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Erg/o: Refers to "work," used in medical terms like synergism.
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Hist/o: Denotes "tissue," used in terms such as antihistamine.
Additional Drug Types
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Hypnotic: Agents that induce sleep, derived from the Greek word "hypnos," meaning sleep.
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Sedative: A milder hypnotic that helps relax patients without necessarily causing sleep.
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Anticonvulsant: Medications aimed at preventing seizures or convulsions.
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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.
