Chapter 21 Practice Pt 2 Flashcards
drug that widens blood vessels
vasodilator
drug that reduces blood pressure
antihypertensive
drug that reduces lipids in blood
cholesterol-lowering drug
drug that promotes excretion of urine, lowering blood pressure
diuretic
drug that prevents chest pain due to ischemia
antianginal
drug that narrows blood vessels
vasoconstrictor
drug that strengthens the force and efficiency of the heartbeat
digoxin
epilepsy
anticonvulsant
thrombosis
anticoagulant
epigastric discomfort
antacid
bacterial pneumonia
antibiotic
severe behavior disturbances
tranquilizer
myalgia
analgesic
congestive heart failure
digoxin
anaphylaxis
antihistamine
high blood pressure
antihypertensive
abnormal uterine bleeding due to hormonal imbalance
progestins
giving drugs by injection into the skin, muscles or veins
parenteral administration
study of the effects and strength of a drug within the body
pharmacodynamics
study of new drug synthesis; relationship between chemical structure and biologic effects
medicinal chemistry
giving drugs by mouth
oral administration
location for preparing and dispensing drugs
pharmacy
study of interaction of drugs and their target molecules, enzymes or cell surface receptors
molecular pharmacology
specialist in preparing and dispensing drugs
pharmacist
condition caused by treatment given by physicians or other medical personnel
iatrogenic
unexpected effects produces in a particularly sensitive individual but not seen in most patients
idiosyncrasy
administration of drugs in gaseous or vapor form through the nose or mouth
inhalation
