Classes of medications Flashcards
1
Q
antihypertensives
A
decrease bp
2
Q
antidysrhythmics
A
regulate heart rhythm
3
Q
inotropes
A
strengthen cardiac contraction
4
Q
antianginals
A
increase coronary blood flow
5
Q
antiemetics
A
decrease nausea
6
Q
corticosteroids
A
decrease inflammation
7
Q
thyroid
A
regulate metabolic rate
8
Q
sedatives/hypnotics
A
induce sleep
9
Q
analgesics
A
decrease pain