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Categorizing Drugs & Their Actions (Intro to Body Systems) Flashcards

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Analgesic

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suppresses pain perception w/o unconsciousness

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Anesthetic

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  • eliminates pain perception

- general & local anesthetic

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Antacid

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-neutralizes excessive gastric acid

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Antianxiety

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-Treat anxiety (sedative, hypnotic)

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Antiarthritic

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-Treats Rheumatoid Arthritis/Lupus Erythematosus

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Atibiotic

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-destroys/inhibits growth of microbes

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Anticoagulant

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-inhibits clotting of circulating blood/prevents clotting

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Anticonvulsant

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  • prevents epileptic seizures
  • central nervous system depressant
  • Induces unconsciousness
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Antidiabetic

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-Treats diabetes mellitus

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Antidiarrheal

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-prevents diarrhea

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Antidiuretic

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-agent that suppresses urine formation

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Antiemetic

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-prevents vomiting

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Antiflatulent

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-Inhibits formation of gas in stomach/intestines

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Antifungal

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-Treats fungal infections of hair, skin, nails, or mucous membranes

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Antiglaucoma

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-Treats glaucoma

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Antihistamine

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  • Prevents allergic reactions
  • some have effect of antinauseants/sedatives
  • can treat duodenal ulcers
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Anti-inflammatory

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  • counteracts/suppresses inflammation

- suppression of pain, heat, redness & swelling of inflammation

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Antimicrobial

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-Inhibits growth of microbes

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Antineoplastic

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  • selectively toxic to rapidly mutliplying cells

- destroys malignant tumors

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Antipruritic

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-prevents/relieves itching

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Antipyretic

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-Reduces Fever

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Antiseptic

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-Inhibits growth/development of microorganisms w/o destroying them

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Antiviral

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-Destructive to viruses

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Barbituates

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-Induces Sleep

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Chemotherapeutic Agents

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-Treats disease, usually cancer

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Diuretic

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  • promotes renal excretion
  • increases urine volume
  • treats edema in urinary disorders
  • can also treat hypertension & glaucoma
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Expectorants

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  • enhances secretion of sputum by air passages so it is easier to cough up
  • high doses may cause vomiting
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Hormones

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-Synthetic equivalent of chemicals produced by endocrine glands (thyroid, adrenal, ovary, testis, pancreas, parathyroid)

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Immunosuppressants

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-Inhibits formation of antibodies to antigens

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Laxative

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  • Gentle Purgative

- Mild Cathartic

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Narcotic

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-Produces insensibility or stupor

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NSAIDS (non steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs)

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-Fight inflammation, pain & stiffness in condition like muscle and joint pain, dental pain & menstrual cramps

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Sedatives

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  • Central depressant which induces mild relaxation

- Treats tension

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Tranquilizer

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  • Psycho therapeutic drug

- Induces emotional response w/o significant sedation

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Vitamins

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  • organic compounds

- necessary for physiologic/metabolic functioning of body

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Vitamin A

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  • Fights infection
  • Necessary for skeletal growth/visual acuity
  • Needed for healthy vision/skin epithelium
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Vitamin B

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  • Normal Metabolism

- Health of Cardiovascular/Nervous System

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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

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  • oxidation of carbs, fats, proteins

- prevents visual disorders (cataracts)

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Vitamin B6 (Pyroxidine)

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  • Breakdown of amino acids
  • Produces antibodies
  • Formation of hemoglobin
  • Formation of hormones for brain function
  • absorbtion of b12 vitamin
  • regulation of body fluids
  • functioning of nervous/musculoskeletal system
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Vitamin B12 (Laetrile)

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-Fights Cancer

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Vitamin C

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-Formation of teeth, bones, cartilage, connective tissue, skin & capillary walls

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Vitamin D

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  • Normal formation of bones, teeth

- Absorb calcium/phosphorus from digestive tract

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Vitamin E

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  • Needed for normal production
  • Muscle development
  • Resistant to hemolysis
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Vitamin H ( Biotin)

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-Assists fatty acid production & oxidation of fatty acids

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Vitamin K

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  • Necessary for synthesis of prothromin in liver

- Necessary for proteins involved in clotting

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