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Drugs names and what they do Flashcards

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Angalgesic

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Reduces pain ; Asprin

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Antacid

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neutralizes the acid in the stomach; Maalox

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Antibiotic

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Destroys Microorganisms in the body; penicillin

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Anticoagulant

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dpresses (slows) the clotting of blood

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Antidote

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counteract poisons

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Antiseptic

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slows down the growth of bacteria , but dose not kill; hydrogen peroxcide

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Antispasmodic

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relieves smooth muscle spasm; Valium

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Antitoxin

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Neutralizes bacterial toxins in infections; tetanus antitoxin

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Carminative

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agent that reduces farting (gas) in the stomach or intestinal tract

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Cathartic

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Laxative. purgative, inducing bowel movments; cascara sagrada

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Caustic

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destroys tissue by local application; Silver Nitrate

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Chemtherapeutics

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Chemicals used to treat illness “cancer” ; sulfanilamide for a streptococcal infection

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Coagulant

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Stimulates the clotting of blood

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Diaphoretic

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used to induce perspiration

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Disinfectant

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destroys pathogenic organisms; Zephiran Chloride

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Diuretic

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Stimulates the elimination of urine, often used with medications prescribed to hypertension; Diazide

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Emetic

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induces vomiting; warm salt water

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Emollient

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Used to soften and smooth tissue; Cold cream or petroleum Jelly

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Expectotorant

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used to induce coughing, agent that increases bronchial secretion and facilitates its expulsion (cough); Robitussin

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Hypertensive

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helps raise blood pressure

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Hypnotic

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Assists residents to fall asleep

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Miotic

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Constricts the pupils of the eye

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Sedative

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relieves anxiety and emotional tensions; Seconal

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Tonic or stimulant

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used to simulate body activity; Ritalin

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Vasoconstrictor

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causes blood vessels to narrow or constrict

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Vasodilator

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expands or dilates blood vessels

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Vitamins

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used in replacement therapy; Vitamin C

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