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Match each drug or drug type/class with its correct definition. -Drug that narrows blood vessels


A) antianginal
B) digoxin
C) antihypertensive
D) cholesterol-lowering drug
E) vasodilator
F) diuretic
G) vasoconstrictor

H) A) and B)
I) B) and F)

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Match the terms with their correct descriptions/definitions. -Drug that increases production of urine and thereby reduces the volume of blood in the body; lowers blood pressure


A) antibiotic
B) beta-blocker
C) bisphosphonate
D) caffeine
E) calcium channel blocker
F) cathartic
G) diuretic
H) emetic
I) glucocorticoid
J) hypnotic

K) I) and J)
L) C) and J)

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Give meanings for the following combining forms. -aer/o: __________

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Beta-blocker:


A) Endocrine drug
B) Cardiovascular drug
C) Analgesic drug
D) Stimulant drug
E) Anticoagulant drug

F) A) and D)
G) A) and E)

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Give meanings for the following combining forms. -iatr/o: __________

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Match the terms with their correct definitions/descriptions. -Particles of a drug suspended in air


A) addiction
B) additive action
C) aerosol
D) anaphylaxis
E) antagonistic action
F) antidote
G) brand name
H) chemical name
I) generic name
J) contraindication

K) C) and E)
L) G) and H)

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Select the term that is spelled correctly and give its meaning. -A. caffiene B. caffeine A or B: _____ meaning: __________

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B, central...

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Select the term that is spelled correctly and give its meaning. -A. syringe B. syrinje A or B: _____ meaning: __________

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A, instrument for in...

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Match the descriptions/definitions with the correct terms. -Analgesic


A) effect with combination of two similar drugs that is equal to the sum of the effects of each
B) agent that lowers blood pressure by increasing the release of urine
C) habit-forming drug that produces sleep and stupor
D) central nervous system stimulant
E) drug that relieves pain
F) pertaining to under the skin
G) drug that relieves constipation
H) agent that acts against vomiting
I) harmful effects of a drug
J) antibiotic

K) D) and G)
L) B) and F)

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Give meanings for the following combining forms. -hist/o: __________

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Name the routes of drug administration from their descriptions. -Drug is given by mouth and absorbed through the stomach or intestine: __________

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Complete the following medical terms from their definitions. -Administration of drugs other than through the intestinal tract, such as into the skin, muscles, or veins: par__________

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Match the terms with their correct definitions/descriptions. -Drug action in which the combination of two similar drugs is equal to the sum of the effects of each


A) addiction
B) additive action
C) aerosol
D) anaphylaxis
E) antagonistic action
F) antidote
G) brand name
H) chemical name
I) generic name
J) contraindication

K) G) and I)
L) G) and J)

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Give meanings for the following combining forms. -vit/o: __________

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Give the accented syllable in the following terms (for example: anemia = ne, diagnosis = no, endocrine = en). -Generic name: __________

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Complete the following medical terms from their definitions. -An agent that prevents or delays blood clotting: anti__________

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Match the terms with their correct descriptions/definitions. -Drug that produces sleep or a trance-like state


A) antibiotic
B) beta-blocker
C) bisphosphonate
D) caffeine
E) calcium channel blocker
F) cathartic
G) diuretic
H) emetic
I) glucocorticoid
J) hypnotic

K) B) and E)
L) B) and H)

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Select the term that is spelled correctly. -Drug that restores heart to a regular cycle:


A) antirhhytmic
B) antiarrhythmic
C) antiarryhthmic

D) A) and B)
E) A) and C)

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Select the term that is spelled correctly and give its meaning. -A. iatrogenic B. iatragenic A or B: _____ meaning: __________

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A, an effect that is produced ...

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Match the terms with their correct descriptions/definitions. -Governmental agency that has the legal responsibility for enforcing proper drug manufacture and clinical use


A) pharmacokinetics
B) pharmacology
C) Physicians' Desk Reference (PDR)
D) Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
E) receptor
F) rectal administration
G) side effect
H) sublingual administration
I) synergism
J) syringe

K) H) and I)
L) B) and H)

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