Drugs Flashcards
1
Q
anesthetics
A
produce partial or complete loss of sensation with or without loss of consciousness
2
Q
anticonvulsants
A
prevent uncontrolled neuron activity associated with seizures
3
Q
antiparkinsonian agents
A
control tremors and muscle rigidity
4
Q
psychiatric antipsychotics
A
treat psychosis, paranoia by altering chemicals in the brain
5
Q
antidepressants
A
treat multiple symptoms of depression
6
Q
hypotics
A
depress CNS functions and promote sedation
7
Q
psychostimulants
A
reduce impulsive behavior by increasing level of neurotransmitters
