Lesson 7 Flashcards
Response of body tissue to harmful stimuli
Inflammation
5 signs of inflammation
Rubor
Calor
Tumor
Dolor
Functio laesa
Inflammation is from the Latin word
Unctionion
Five cardinal signs of Inflammation
- Rubor
- Calor
- Tumor
- Dolor
- Functio laesa
Protects the body from injury and pathogens
Inflammatory response
Block or alter chemical reactions associated with the inflammatory response
Anti-inflammatory agent
The oldest anti-inflammatory drug
Aspirin
What sign: pain
Dolor
What sign: redness
Rubor
What sign: calor
Increased heat
2 types of anti-inflammatory agents
Corticosteroids
Antihistamines
Used systemically to block the inflammatory and immune system
Corticosteroids
It is also known as steroids
Corticosteroids
Steroids are produces from the ??
Adrenal cortex
What is the suffix of corticosteroids
-sone
Provides strong anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects
nsaids / nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
Corticosteroids is divided into 2
Glucocorticoids
Mineralocorticoids
A type of corticosteroids that reduce swelling and inflammation for better healing
Glucocorticoids
A type of corticosteroids that regulate salt and water in the body which prevents kidney problems and control blood pressure
Mineralocorticoids
Block the release of histamine in the initiation of the inflammatory response
Antihistamines
It acts as a chemical messenger that get rids or blocks the inflammatory response
Antihistamines
Example of antihistamines
Cetirizine
NSAIDS meaning
Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs
These drugs are for the reduction of pain and elimination of fevers
Nsaids
These drugs are commonly otc
NSAIDs
It has antipyretic, analgesic, and anti-coagulant
Aspirin