Medical Terminology and Pharmacology Quiz

Abnormally high blood pressure in the arteries.

A medication used to reduce fever.

Administration directly into the vein.

A powerful pain reliever derived from opium.

No oral intake of food or fluids.

Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used for pain and fever.

A lung disease characterized by obstructed airflow.

Epidermal is not a route; options include oral, topical, etc.

Difficulty or discomfort in swallowing.

Reduces the body's ability to form clots.

Weight gain due to fluid retention and increased appetite.

Chest pain resulting from decreased blood flow to the heart.

Insulin is not typically administered intravenously.

Reduces or blocks the effects of histamine.

Irregular heart rhythm.

Surgical removal of the appendix to treat appendicitis.

Medication that kills or inhibits bacterial growth.

Restricted blood flow to tissues, often due to blockage.

Reduces stomach acid production to alleviate GERD symptoms.

Swelling caused by excess fluid trapped in body tissues.

Reduces heart rate and workload on the heart.

Opening made in the windpipe to facilitate breathing.

Promotes the removal of excess sodium and water via urine.

Dilates airways, making breathing easier.

Lowers blood pressure by dilating blood vessels.