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Drug Categories Flashcards

1
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a drug that selectively suppresses pain without producing sedation

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Analgesic

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2
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a drug that inhibits severe pain - can produce tolerance dependency

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Analgesic (Narcotic)

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3
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a drug that eliminates pain voluntary muscle control by inducing unconsciousness

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Anesthetic

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4
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a drug that neutralizes hydrochloric acid in the GI tract

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Antacid

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5
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a drug used to treat infections by killing pathogenic bacteria

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Antibiotic/Antibacterial (ABX)

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6
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a drug used to relieve conditions involving anxiety, tension, or nervousness

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Antianxiety

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7
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increases the force and efficiency of the heartbeat

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Antiarrhytyhmic

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8
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these are drugs that slow the blood clotting process

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Anticoagulants

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9
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a drug used to prevent seizures

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Anticonvulsant

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10
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a psychotherapeutic drug that produces mood elevations

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Antidepressant

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11
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a drug that reduces diarrhea

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Antidiarrheal

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12
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a drug that reduces nauses and therefore prevents vomitting

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Antiemetic

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13
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used to prevent seizures

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Antiepileptic

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14
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a drug used to treat fungal infections

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Antifungal

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15
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a drug used to decrease the symptoms of inflammation caused by histamine released during an allergic reaction

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Antihistamine

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16
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a drug that lowers high blood pressure

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Antihypertensive

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17
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a drug used to decrease the symptoms of inflammation by inhibiting the release of prostaglandins

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Anti-inflammatory Analgesics

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18
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a drug used to treat cancer

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Antineoplastic

19
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a drug used to treat various forms of psychotic disorders

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Antipsychotic

20
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a drug that reduces fever

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Antipyretic

21
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a drug used to stop spasms of voluntary or involuntary muscles

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Antispasmodic

22
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a drug that suppresses coughing

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Antitussive

23
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a drug that reduces episodes of recurrent vertigo

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Antivertigo

24
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a drug used in the treatment of viral infections (HIV, herpes)

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Antiviral

25
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a drug that dilates the bronchi of the lungs to increase airflow

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Bronchodilator

26
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topical, oral or inhaled drugs used to decrease inflammation

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Corticosteroids

27
Q

a drug that decreases congestion of the mucous membranes of the sinuses and nose

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Decongestant

28
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a drug used to treat edema and hypertension

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Diuretics

29
Q

a drug that things mucus in the respiratory tract to make it easier to cough up

A

Expectorant

30
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stimulates the upper GI tract smooth muscle without increasing acid secretion

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GI Motility Modifier

31
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a medication that inhibits gastric acid secretion

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H2 Receptor Antagonist

32
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medications which are used after organ transplants

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Immunosuppressants

33
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medications that sstimulate carbohydrate metabolism by increasing the movement of glucose into the cells

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Insulins

34
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a drug that relieves constipation

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Laxative

35
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a drug that reverses life-threatening respiratory depression

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Narcotic Antagonist

36
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a drug used to stimulate insulin secretion from the pancreatic cells

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Oral Hypoglycemic

37
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medications which have several effects on the GI tract, they decrease GI motility and spasm and decrease secretions

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Parasympatholy

38
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a drug which is administered before the onset of disease or other condition to prevent its occurence

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Prophylactic

39
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a drug that produces sleep

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Sedative/Hypnotic

40
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a drug that stimulates physical motor and mental activity

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Stimulant

41
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Anesthetics that aid itching, deaden nerve endings, and can provide local pain relieve to the skin

A

Topical Anesthetic

42
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used to clean skin prior to surgery

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Topical Antibacterials

43
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a drug that relaxes and dilates the smooth muscle of blood vessels to improve blood flow

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Vasodilator

44
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a drug that constricts smooth muscle of blood vessels to increase blood pressure

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Vasopressor

SCC - Pharmacology (3 decks)

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