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Drug Categories 5 Flashcards

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a drug that reacts weakly and non-specifically with biologic tissue; it is used topically to induce a mild inflammatory response

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Irritant, Local

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camphor

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Irritant, Local

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a topical drug that toughens and protects skin

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Keratolytic

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compound benzoin tincture

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Keratolytic

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salicylic acid

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Keratolytic

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a drug that promotes defecation, usually considered milder in action than a cathartic

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Laxative

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psyllium mucilloid

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Bulk laxative

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mineral oil

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Lubricant laxative

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sodium phosphates oral solution

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Saline laxative

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bisacodyl

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Irritant laxative

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a drug that kills or inhibits Mycobacterium leprae, the causative agent of leprosy

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Leprostatic

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dapsone

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Leprostatic

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a drug that inhibits leukotrienes of fatty compounds produced by the immune system that cause inflammation in asthma and bronchitis and constrict airways

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Leukotriene Receptor Antagonist

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a drug used to reduce the activity of lipases found in the intestine secreted by the pancreas when fat is present

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Lipase Inhibitor

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a diuretic with renal site of action in the thick ascending loop of Henle

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Loop Diuretic

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furosemide

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Loop Diuretic

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a surface-active lipoprotein complex (phospholipoprotein) formed by type II alveolar cells

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Lung Surfacant

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an antidepressant drug that inhibits the enzyme monoamine oxidase, thereby increasing catecholamine levels of neurons

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MAO Inhibitor/ Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitor

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isocarboxazid

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MAO Inhibitor/ Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitor

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a drug that binds metal ions; it is useful in treating metal poisoning

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Metal Complexing Agent

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dimercaprol

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Metal Complexing Agent

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an adrenocortical hormone that regulates sodium/potassium balance in the

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Mineralocorticoid

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desoxycorticosterone acetate

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Mineralocorticoid

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a cholinergic drug used topically in the eye to induce constriction of the pupil

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Miotic

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pilocarpine
Miotic
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a highly specific immunoglobin produced by cell culture cloning
Monoclonal Antibody
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muromonab CD3, inactivates T lymphocytes that reject tissue grafts
Monoclonal Antibody
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a drug that hyrolyzes mucoproteins; it is useful in reducing the viscosity of pulmonary mucus
Mucolytic
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acetylcysteine
Mucolytic
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a drug that inhibits the contraction of voluntary muscles
Muscle Relaxant, Skeletal
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cyclobenzaprine HCL
Muscle Relaxant, Skeletal
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dantrolene
Muscle Relaxant, Skeletal
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succinylcholine
Muscle Relaxant, Skeletal
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a drug that inhibits the contraction of visceral smooth muscles
Muscle Relaxant, Smooth
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aminophylline
Muscle Relaxant, Smooth
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an adrenergic drug used topically in the eye to induce dilation of the pupil
Mydriatic
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mydriasis
Mydriatic
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phenylephrine
Mydriatic
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a drug that induces action by reacting with opioid receptors of the central nervous system or a drug that is legally classified as a narcotic with regard to prescribing regulations
Narcotic/ opioid
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a drug that reacts with opioid receptors asymptotically; it is used to terminate action of narcotic drugs
Narcotic Antagonist/ Opioid Antagonist
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naloxone
Narcotic Antagonist/ Opioid Antagonist
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a drug in a class of anti-viral drugs targeted at the influenza virus, which works by blocking the function of the viral neuraminidase protein. preventing the virus from reproducing by budding from the host cell
Neuraminidase Inhibitor
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oseltamivir
Neuraminidase Inhibitor
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a drug that paralyzes skeletal muscles by preventing transmission of neural impulses to them
Neuromuscular Blocking Agent
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succinylcholine
Neuromuscular Blocking Agent
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an analgesic, anti-inflammatory drug that inhibits prostaglandin synthesis
Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug/ NSAID
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ketoprofen
Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug/ NSAID
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a drug that is similar to estrogen and binds to the estrogen receptor causing a negative feedback that stimulates the release of gonadotropin releasing hormone that activates the pituitary gland to release follicle-stimulating hormone and luteinizing hormone with resultant release of an egg
Ovulation Stimulator
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a drug that stimulates uterine motility; it is used in obstetrics to initiate labor or to control postpartum hemorrhage
Oxytocic
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oxytocin
Oxytocic
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a drug that inhibits response to parasympathetic nerve impulses and to parasympathomimetic drugs; an anticholinergic drug
Parasympatholytic
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atropine
Parasympatholytic
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a drug that activates organs innervated by the parasympathetic nervous system; a cholinergic drug
Parasympathomimetic
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metoclopramide HCL; neostigmine
Parasympathomimetic
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an insecticide suitable for eradicating louse infestations
Pediculicide
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malathion
Pediculicide
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permethrin
Pediculicide
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a drug that extends the systemic duration of penicillin by inhibiting its renal excretion
Penicillin Adjuvant
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probenecid
Penicillin Adjuvant
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an antipsychotic or antidepressant drug that contains the phenothiazine nucleus in its chemical structure
Phenothiazine
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chlorpromazine
Phenothiazine, antipsychotic
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imipramine
Phenothiazine, antidepressant
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an agent that reduces the absorption of phosphate when taken with meals and snacks
Phosphate Binder
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a drug that increases cutaneous response to ultraviolet light; it is used with ultraviolet light to treat certain skin diseases
Photosensitizer
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methoxsalen
Photosensitizer
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a drug that promotes melanin synthesis in the skin
Pigmenting Agent
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trioxsalen
oral pigmenting agent
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methoxsalen
topical pigmenting agent
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a substance that can be transfused to maintain fluid volume of the blood
Plasma Volume Expander
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contained in platelet-rich plasma that is a blood plasma that has been enriched with platelets, different growth factors and cytokines
Platelet Growth Factor
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a drug that slows down platelet production in the body
Platelet-Reducing Agent
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anagrelide
Platelet-Reducing Agent
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a hormone that promotes renal reabsorption of water; it is useful in treating diabetes insipidus
Posterior Pituitary Hormone, Antidiuretic
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vasopressin injection
Posterior Pituitary Hormone, Antidiuretic
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Potassium-Sparing Diuretic a diuretic that does not induce systemic potassium depletion as a side effect
Potassium-Sparing Diuretic
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triamterene
Potassium-Sparing Diuretic
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an adjunctive drug that enhances the action of a primary drug, the total response being greater than the sum of the individual actions
Potentiator
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(hexafluorenium, potentiator for succinylcholine)
Potentiator for succinylcholine)
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a progesterone-like hormone that stimulates the secretory phase of the uterine cycle
Progestin
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norethindrone
Progestin
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a drug that inhibits prostaglandin synthesis and prostaglandin-induced symptoms such as inflammation; a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
Prostaglandin Synthetase Inhibitor
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ibuprofen
Prostaglandin Synthetase Inhibitor
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a drug from the classes of cell-regulating hormones cyclized from arachidonic acid
Prostaglandin
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alprostadil
Prostaglandin, congenital heart disease
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is a drug used to treat or prevent infection by viruses, including HIV and hepatitis C
Protease Inhibitor
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a drug that blocks the action of proteasomes, cellular complexes that break down proteins
Proteasome Inhibitor
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a topical drug that provides a physical barrier to the environment
Protectant
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zinc gelatin
skin protectant
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methylcellulose
ophthalmic protectant
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an enzyme drug for injection into herniated lumbar intervertebral discs to reduce interdiscal pressure
Proteolytic, Injectable
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chymopapain
Proteolytic, Injectable
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a drug with vitamin K activity; it is useful in treating the hypoprothrombinemia of vitamin K deficiency or overdosage with a vitamin K antagonist
Prothrombogenic
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phytonadione
Prothrombogenic

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