Common medication classes, dosage forms, and injection technique concepts within the medical assistant scope of practice.
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- What does an analgesic medication do?
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Relieves pain.- What does an antipyretic medication do?
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Reduces fever.- What does an antibiotic medication do?
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Kills bacteria or stops their growth.- What does an antihypertensive medication do?
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Lowers blood pressure.- What does an anticoagulant medication do?
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Prevents blood clots from forming.- What does an antihistamine medication do?
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Blocks histamine to relieve allergy symptoms.- What does a bronchodilator medication do?
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Relaxes airway muscles to widen the bronchi.- What does a diuretic medication do?
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Increases urine output to remove excess fluid.- What does an antiemetic medication do?
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Relieves nausea and vomiting.- What does an anxiolytic medication do?
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Reduces anxiety.- What drug class lowers cholesterol by blocking a liver enzyme?
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Statin.- What does an antitussive medication do?
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Suppresses coughing.- What does an expectorant medication do?
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Loosens and thins mucus so it can be coughed up.- What does a laxative medication do?
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Promotes bowel movements and relieves constipation.- What does an antacid medication do?
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Neutralizes stomach acid.
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