IPC terms part 3 Flashcards

Question

PRBCs

Answer 1

Packed Red Blood Cells

Answer 2

Short-Acting Beta-2 Agonist

Answer 3

Short-Acting Muscarinic Antagonist

Answer 4

Serotonin and Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitor

Answer 5

Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor

Answer 6

Tricyclic Antidepressant

Answer 7

Total Parenteral Nutrition

Answer 8

Unfractionated Heparin

Answer 9

Food and Drug Administration

Answer 10

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act

Answer 11

Obstetrics and Gynecology

Answer 12

Drug administration by other than the oral route, specifically by injection.

Answer 13

A drug route of administration in which it is injected just beneath the skin.

Answer 14

A drug therapy that is placed under the tongue. An example would be sublingual nitroglycerin used to manage chest pain.

Answer 15

A route of adimistration in which a medication is applied to the skin. Also, the term for a medication that is applied to the skin so that the drug can be absorbed through the skin. Examples would include nitroglycerin patches, clonidine patches, estrogen patches, and nicotine patches.

Answer 16

A medication that relieves pain. Acetaminophen (APAP; brand name Tylenol®), aspirin (ASA), nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like ibuprofen (Advil®, Motrin®), and narcotics are examples of analgesics

Answer 17

A medication that inhibits growth or destroys microorganisms whose overgrowth causes infection. Penicillins, quinolones, β-lactams, and cephalosporins are all examples.

Answer 18

A medication that prevents or delays blood coagulation, for example warfarin sodium (Coumadin®) or dabagatrin (Pradaxa®). Also the term used for delaying or preventing blood coagulation.

Answer 19

Any medicine or other mode of therapy that acts to prevent, cure, or alleviate mental depression.

Answer 20

A medication that opposes the action of histamine. Although there are two classes of histamine-blocking drugs, the term antihistamine is typically used to describe agents that block the action of histamines on the H1 receptors. These agents are used to treat allergies, hives, etc.

Answer 21

A medication that counteracts inflammation.

Answer 22

A medication or any process, device, or method that prevents conception. Categories of contraceptives include steroids, chemical, physical, or barrier or combinations of these.

Answer 23

Any of several steroid hormones secreted by the cortex of the adrenal gland or manufactured synthetically for use as a drug. Examples would be prednisone, dexamethasone, methylprednisolone.

Answer 24

Reducing congestion or swelling, or any agent that reduces congestion or swelling.

Answer 25

Increasing urine secretion, an agent that increases urine output.

Answer 26

An agent, such as guaifenesin, that promotes the clearance of mucus from the respiratory tract.

Answer 27

A hormone secreted by the β-cells of the pancreas that controls the metabolism and cellular uptake of sugars, proteins, and fats. As a drug it is used principally to treat diabetes mellitus.

Answer 28

Salts of nitric acid. Agents in the class include isosorbide dinitrate or monohydrate and nitroglycerin. They are arteriovenous dilators and are used to treat angina, hypertension, and congestive heart failure.

Answer 29

The patient taking the right drug as prescribed, including the prescribed dose of medication at the prescribed frequency for the prescribed length of time. (Formerly referred to as compliance.)

Answer 30

A severe, life-threatening allergic reaction. Symptoms can include hypotension, swelling of the mouth and throat, and/or difficulty breathing

Answer 31

Not harmful, tumor - not cancerous

Answer 32

Hard thick skin

Answer 33

An acute change in mental status characterized by incoherent thoughts and speech, disorientation, agitation, hallucinations, delusions and /or paranoia

Answer 34

Involuntary urination

Answer 35

Male-pattern hair growth in women

Answer 36

An inadequate blood supply to an organ or part of the body

Answer 37

Very virulent or infectious, tumor - not self limiting in growth; uncontrolled growth

Answer 38

An agent that causes the pupil to contract, such as pilocarpine.

Answer 39

Illness or disease

Answer 40

Causing pupillary dilation. A drug that dilates the pupil such as atropine, cocaine, and ephedrine.

Answer 41

Repetitive, uncontrolled movements of the eye

Answer 42

A drop in blood pressure that happens soon after standing

Answer 43

Pale skin color

Answer 44

Examination by application of the hands or fingers to the external surface of the body to detect evidence of disease or abnormalities in the internal organs (palpate - to examine by touch)

Answer 45

To examine by striking

Answer 46

Prevention (e.g., of a disease)

Answer 47

Itchy skin

Answer 48

Inner nerve-containing layer of the eye

Answer 49

The presence of microorganisms or their toxins in the blood; also the toxic condition caused by such presence

Answer 50

Cavity, channel, or hollow space

Answer 51

An abnormal narrowing of a body passage

Answer 52

Any small opening on the surface of the body

Answer 53

a temporary loss of consciousness caused by a drop in blood pressure and blood flow to the brain (also called fainting)

Answer 54

A diminished response to successive doses of a drug

Answer 55

A drug that will cause birth defects if taken during pregnancy

Answer 56

A ringing or buzzing in the ears

Answer 57

Hives (wheals or welts)

IPC terms part 3 Flashcards

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