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Medical terminology
60 cards·by Kareenalips
Bid
Twice a day
ac
Before meals
c
With
Cap(s)
Capsules(s)
gtt
Drops
Hs
Hour of sleep,at bed time
ad lib
As desired,as much as needed
i
Intramuscular
IV
Intravenous
gns
Quantity not sufficient
Gr
Grain
DC,Disc
Discontinue
Ss
One half
non rep
Do not repeat
Tinc
Tincture
qh
Every hour
NPO
Nothing by mouth
Pc
After meals
Po
By mouth
Prn,PRN
As needed
aid, QID
Four times a day
Stat
Immediately
TAB
Tablet
Tid,TID
Three times a day
Antipyretic
Reduces fever
Analgesic
Drug that relieves pain
Antitussive
Relieves cough
Diuretic
Increases the excretion of urine
Antidote
Counteracts poisons
Antiemetic
Prevents vomiting
Buccal
The mouth, oral cavity
Parenteral
Other than by mouth
Sublingual
Under the tongue
Suppository
Cylindrical shaped material that is inserted into the vagina or rectum
Transdermal
Through the skin
Anticoagulant
Prevents or delays blood clotting
Emulsion
A liquid preparation which mixes fine droplets of oil in water
Prescription
Written direction for preparation of a medication
Vial
A small glass/plastic tube that contains multiple doses of medication
Ampule
A small glass container that has single dose of medication
Elixir
Sweetened liquid medicine
Topical
Medication administered. On top of the skin
Anaphylactic
Severe allergic reaction of the body toa drug or protein
Antibiotic
Inhibitis growth of bacteria
Topical
Medication administered on top of the skin
Anaphylactic
Severe allergic reaction of the body to a drug or protein
Antibiotic
Inhibits growth of bacteria
Antianxiety
Relieves anxiety
Antacid
Neutralizes acidity
Anesthetic
Produces lack of feeling
Contraceptive
answer
Contraceptive
Prevents conception ,birth control
Anti-inflammatory
Against inflammation
Antihistamine
For allergies
Bronchodilator
Dilates the bronchi (in the lungs)
Vasodilator
Dilates the blood vessels
Vasoconstrictor
Narrowsor constricts the blood vessels
Hypnotic
Produces sleep
Sedative
Produces calming effect without causing sleep
Mydriatic
Dilates the pupils (eye)