Oncology
Chemotherapy given to a patient that cannot be cured, to help prolong and improve quality of life
Palliative chemotherapy
Common over-the-counter item that can help soften earwax
Olive Oil
Antibiotics that treat gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria
Broad spectrum
Program that requires doctors and pharmacy to be enrolled to dispense this severe acne medication
iPLEDGE
How much drug is available to the intended site
Bioavailability
A drug that is toxic or kills cells
Cytotoxic
Abnormally high intraocular pressure that causes damage to the optic nerve
Glaucoma
The ability of bacteria to develop defense mechanisms that resist or inactivate antibiotics used on those bacteria
Antibiotic resistance
Common ingredient in OTC acne medication that has antibacterial and mild drying effects to remove excess oil
Benzoyl Peroxide
Medical term for an agent that relieves a cough
Antitussive
The amount of time needed for the body to eliminate half the drug in the body
OR
A popular video game released in 1998
Half-life
An OTC medication containing vitamins and minerals that is used to promote good health of the eyes
Ocuvite
Most common side effects experienced when taking penicillin
Upset stomach and diarrhea
One of the most effective medications for treating onychomycosis
Penlac (ciclopirox)
Antibiotic that causes a severe reaction if patient consumes any alcohol
Metronidazole
The umbrella drug class for antiandrogens and antiestrogens
Hormonal drug therapies
Fungal ear infection
Otomycosis
Antifungal used ONLY in life threatening situations
Amphotericin-B
Most common side effects seen when using a topical retinoid acne product like Retin-A
Dry, burning red skin that itches, peels and flakes
The term used to describe the formation and discharge of pus
Suppuration
A precancerous condition resulting from overexposure to sunlight
Actinic keratosis
Quinolone antibiotic commonly used for ear infections
Ciprofloxacin
Sulfa-like antibiotic medication used to treat a UTI and turns the urine brown
Nitrofurantoin
OTC product used to soothe sun-damaged skin
Benzocaine
The 1997 Grammy award winning song released by a Hollywood actor.
The actor also released a film the same year with another song from the same album.
Gettin' Jiggy Wit It - Will Smith