18 - Common Drugs & Their Uses Flashcards

1
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analgesic

A

create analgesia

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2
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antipyretic

A

fever reducer

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3
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anesthetics

A

create an absence of pain or sensation

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4
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antibiotics

A

bacteridical (bacteria killer)

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5
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anivirals

A

virus killer (vir’s)

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6
Q

antifungals

A

fungus killers

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7
Q

antineoplastics

A

inhibit the growth of cancer cells

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8
Q

white blood cell that helps the body defend against bacteria and diseased cells

A

lymphocytes

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9
Q

antihypertensives

A

blood pressure meds

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10
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anticoagulants

A

thin the blood

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11
Q

antianginals

A

cardiac arrest

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12
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antiahrrythmics

A

regulate heart rate

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13
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antihyperlipidemics

A

high cholesterol (statins)

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