CLASSIFICATION BY DRUG ACTION Flashcards by Laura Fabish | Brainscape

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adrenergic

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constricts lumen of a vessel

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anesthetic

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brings about inability to feel pain

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antianxiety

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reduces anxiety

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antibiotic

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kills pathogens

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anticoagulant

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decreases the clotting time

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antidepressant

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decreases depression

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antihistamine

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counteracts histamines

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antihypertensive

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decreases blood pressure

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anti-inflammatory

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decreases inflammation

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anti-tussive

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decreases cough

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bronchodilator

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relaxes smooth muscle of respiratory system

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cathartic

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irritates lining of the bowel

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decongestant

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relieves congestion

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diuretic

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inhibits reabsorption of sodium, chloride, and water

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hypnotic

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induces sleep

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hormone replacement

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replaces deficient hormones

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narcotic

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decreases central nervous system activity