Common Therapeuitc Drug Classificaitons Flashcards
1
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antacid
A
drug that neutralizes stomach acid
2
Q
antiemetic
A
drug that prevents or stops vomiting
3
Q
antispasmodic
A
drug that decreases motility in the GI tract to arrest spasm or diarrhea
4
Q
cathartic
A
drug that causes movement of the bowels; also called a laxative
