Med Classifications Flashcards by Bethany Turner | Brainscape

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analgesics

A

relieve pain

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antacids/anti-ulcer

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neutralize stomach acid

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antibiotics

A

kill bacteria

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anticholinergics

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reduce bronchospasm (closing of throat)

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anticoagulants

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delay blood clotting

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anticonvulsants

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prevent/control seizures

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antidepressants

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relieve depression

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antidiarrheal

A

reduce diarrhea

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antiemetics

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reduce nausea/vomiting

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antifungals

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kill fungi

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anihistamines

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relieves allergies

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antihypertensives

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lower blood pressure

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anti-inflammatories

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reduce inflammation

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antilipemics

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lower cholesterol

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antimigraine agents

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relieve migraine headaches

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anti-osteoporosis agents

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improve bone density

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antipyretics

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reduce fever

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antispasmodics/muscle relaxants

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reduce/prevent muscle spasms

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antitussives/expectorants

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control cough, promote elimination of mucus

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antivirals

A

kill viruses

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anxiolytics (antianxiety)

A

reduce anxiety

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bronchodilators

A

relax airway muscles

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central nervous system stimulants

A

reduce hyperactivity

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contraceptives

A

prevent pregnancy

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decongestants

A

relieve nasal congestion

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diuretics

A

eliminate excess fluid

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hormone replacement

A

stabilize hormone deficiencies

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laxatives, stool softeners

A

promote bowel movements

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oral hypoglycemics

A

reduce blood glucose

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sedative-hypnotics

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induce sleep/relaxation