Drugs Flashcards

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drugs 2

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substances which alter what goes on in your body

interfere with chemical reactions causing chemical changes meaning u become addicted to the drug

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2
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medicinal drugs 2

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drugs that are medically useful

some of these I don’t need a prescription some u do

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3
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recreational drugs

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fun!

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4
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performance enhancing

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alter performance in sport

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5
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anabolic steroids

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increase muscle size so athlete is stronger

causes high blood pressure

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6
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stimulants2

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increase heart rate so glucose and oxygen are transported to the athletes muscles faster
irregular heartbeat

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7
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statins

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prescribed drugs to lower risk of heart disease

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8
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laboratory testing of drugs

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  1. tested on human cells and tissues (unless it’s a drug for use in while bodily systems)
  2. live animals next to find out its effect toxicity and dosage
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9
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clinical trials

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  1. healthy volunteers to check for side effects

2. tested on people suffering from the illness the optimum dosage is found

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10
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placebos

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to test if the drug actually works

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11
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thalidomide 3

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intended as a sleeping pill not tested for morning sickness
caused abnormal limb development in fetuses
thalidomide now treats leprosy

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12
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smoking 3

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disease of the heart blood vessels and lungs
causes cancer
addictive

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13
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alcohol4

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affects CNS slows down reactions
drunk=impaired judgement poor coordination
liver and brain disease
addictive

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