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drug terminology Flashcards

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PNS drugs

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release acetylcholine and affect the PNS; blocks parasympathetic nerves so sympathetic dominates

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SNS drugs

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fight or flight; adrenergic drugs stimulate that response to help the body adapt to stressful situations

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alpha-1 receptor

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constriction of peripheral blood vessels

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alpha-2 receptor

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inhibits norepinephrine release (vasodilation, sedation, analgesia, bradycardia)

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beta-1

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increased cardiac contractibility and increased heart rate

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beta-2

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inhibitory; mainly bronchodilation

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positive inotropic drugs

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adrenergic drugs that increase cardiac contractions

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positive chronotropic drugs

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adrenergic drugs that increase heart rate

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vasopressors

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adrenergic drugs that cause vasoconstriction

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tranquilizers

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reduce anxiety and induce sense of tranquility

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sedatives

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induce drowsiness and hypnosis; reduce mental activity

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analgesics

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reduce pain

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opiate

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derived naturally

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opioid

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synthetically made

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agonist

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binds and stimulates tissue receptors

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partial agonist

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partially binds and stimulates

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antagonist

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binds and blocks receptors

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Mu receptor

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Analgesia, euphoria, pruritus (itching), sedation, dependence, constipation, respiratory depression

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kappa receptor

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spinal analgesic

20
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delta receptor

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spinal analgesic

21
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neuroleptanalgesia

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profound sedation and analgesia

22
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barbituates

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depress the activity of the central nervous system = reducing anxiety but impairing memory and judgment

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COX-1 enzyme

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present in most tissues

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COX-2 enzyme

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present in kidneys, reproductive organs, and eyes; involved in inflammation and have less GI effects

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