Drug Types and Effects Flashcards
1
Q
a hormone responsible for the development of male characteristics
A
androgen
2
Q
a hormone responsible for the development of female characteristics
A
estrogen
3
Q
a hormone resonsible for regulating a woman’s reproductive cycle
A
progesterone
4
Q
a neurotransmitter that affects many psychological functions such as anxiety, mood, aggression, appetite, sex drive, and the sleep/wake cycle. Lack of this is often associated with depression.
A
Seratonin
5
Q
the patient’s symptoms are not responding to a drug treatment
A
refractory
6
Q
a patient’s ability to follow through with a prescribed regimen of treatment
A
compliance
7
Q
- given to thin secretions
- best for this is water
- guaifenesin is used often
A
mucolytics
