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Definitions of Selected Drug Categories Flashcards

1
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Induce an abortion

A

Abortifacient

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2
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Removes an external layer

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Abradant

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3
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Takes up other chemicals into its substance

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Absorbent

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4
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Lowers the internal body pH useful for patients with systemic alkalosis

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Acidifier, Systemic

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5
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Lowers internal body pH of renal filtrate and urine

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Acidifier, Urinary

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6
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Activates organs innervated by the sympathetic nervous system

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Adrenergic

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7
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Adrenal cortex hormone that regulates organic metabolism and inhibits inflamatory response

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Adrenocorticosteroid, Anti- Inflammatory (Glucocorticoid)

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8
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Adrenal cortex hormone that regulates sodium/potassium balance in the body

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Adrenocorticosteroid, Salt-Regulating (Mineralocorticoid)

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9
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Hormone that stimulates the adrenal cortex to produce glucocorticoid

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Adrenocorticotropic hormone

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10
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Binds other chemicals onto its surface

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Adsorbent

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11
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Reacts and activates physiological receptors and induces the associated biologic response

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Agonist

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12
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Alters physiology so that unpleasant symptoms follow ingestion of ethanol-containing products

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Alcohol-Abuse Deterrent

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13
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Blocks the conversion of acetaldehyde to acetic acid

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Aldehyde Dehydrogenase Inhibitor

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14
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Raises the internal body pH useful to patients with systemic alkalosis

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Alkalinizer, Systemic

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15
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Antineoplastic drug that attacks malignant cells by reacting covalently with their DNA

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Alkylating Agent

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16
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Blocks the digestion of carbohydrates into simple sugar that will increase blood sugar levels

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Alpha Glucosidase Inhibitor

17
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Activates sympathetic nervous system alpha receptors, INDUCE VASOCONSTRICTION

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Alpha Receptor Agonist

18
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Reacts asymptomatically with sympathetic nervous system alpha receptors and prevents their endogenous activation, INDUCE VASODILATION

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Alpha Receptor Antagonist

19
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Decreases the levels of available 5a-reductase prior to testosterone’s binding with the enzyme, reducing levels of DIHYDROTESTOSTERONE

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Alpha Reductase Inhibitor

20
Q

Treat amoebozoa infections

A

Amebicide

21
Q

Treat catabolic disorders

A

Anabolic Steroid

22
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CNS stimulant used to stimulate respiration during severe CNS depression

A

Analeptic

23
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Suppresses pain perception without inducing unconsciousness

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Analgesic

24
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Stimulates and maintains male reproductive function and sex characteristics

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Androgen

25
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Eliminates pain perception by inducing unconsciousness

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Anesthetic, General

26
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Eliminates pain perception in a limited body area by local action on sensory nerves

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Anesthetic, Local

27
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A local anesthetic that is effective upon application to mucous membrane

A

Anesthetic, Topical

28
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Inhibits biotransformation to angiotensin I into vasocontricting angiotensin II, used to treat hypertension

A

Agiontensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitor (ACE INHIBITOR)

29
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Acts on the brain to reduce appetite

A

Anorexiant

30
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Supresses appetite, elevates mood

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Anorexic

31
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Neutralizes excess gastric acid

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Antacid

32
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Reacts asymptomatically with physiological receptors and prevents their endogenous activation

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Antagonist

33
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Eradicates intestinal infestation

A

Anthelmintic

34
Q

Combats lesions of acne vulgaris

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Antiacne Agent

35
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Inhibits response to sympathetic nerve impulses

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Antiadrenergic

36
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Kills/Inhibits protozoan parasites such as entemoeba hystolitica

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Antiamebic

37
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Inhibits response to androgenic hormones

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Antiandrogen

38
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Treat anemia

A

Antianemic

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