Chapter 18

Question 1

Analgesic (NSAID)

Answer 1

Pain relievers and ain’t- inflamitories

EX Ibuprofen and Naproxen

Question 2

Antihistamines

Answer 2

Used to relieve allergy symptoms

EX Claritin

Question 3

Narcotics

Answer 3

Pain relievers, produce narcosis

Question 4

Agonist

Answer 4

Mimics the drug

Question 5

Antagonist

Answer 5

Inhibits the drug

Question 6

Endorphin

Answer 6

Bond to receptors in the brain. The are morphine- like peptide chains produced in response to pain

Question 7

Antibiotic

Answer 7

Soluble substances that are derived from mold and bacteria to inhibit the growth of microorganisms

Question 8

Antiviral

Answer 8

Used for treating viral infections like chickenpox

Question 9

Hormone

Answer 9

Chemical messengers

Question 10

Steroid

Answer 10

A compound with a 4 ring skeletal structure. EX: sex hormones, cholesterol

Question 11

Psychotropic drug

Answer 11

Drugs that affect the mind

Question 12

Stimulant drug

Answer 12

Increases alertness , elevates mood

EX: Cocaine

Question 13

Depressant

Answer 13

Reduces level of consciousness and reactions levels.

Question 14

Hallucinogenic drug

Answer 14

Alters the perception of one’s surroundings

Question 15

Neurotransmitter

Answer 15

Chemical messengers that transmit signals from one neuron to another

Question 16

Drug abuse

Answer 16

The use of drugs for their effects

Question 17

Hormone Treatments

Answer 17

Steroids— used for asthma, arthritis, eye infections
Sex Hormones—
1. Androgens- control male characteristics
2. Estrogens- control female characteristics
Progestin— found in birth control pills

Question 18

Drugs Abused normally

Answer 18

Alcohol— D
Meth— S
Marijuana— D
Narcotics— D
Amphetamines— S
Caffeine— S

Question 19

Anticancer agents

Answer 19

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