Medication Classification Flashcards

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Analgesic

A

Relives pain

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Anti-acid/anti-ulcers

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Relieves pain

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Antibiotics

A

Kills bacteria

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Anti-cholinergics

A

Reduces bronchospasm

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5
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Anticoagulant

A

Delay blood clotting

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6
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Anticonvulsants

A

Prevents or control seizures

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Antidepressants

A

Relieves depression

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Anti-diarrheal

A

Reduce diarrhea

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Anti-emetics

A

Reduces nausea and vomiting

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Antifungal’s

A

Kills fungi

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Antihistamines

A

Relieve allergies

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12
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Antihypertensives

A

Lower blood pressure

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Anti-inflammatories

A

Reduces inflammation

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14
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Antilipemics

A

Lower cholesterol

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Anti-Migraine agents

A

Believes migraine headaches

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Anti-osteoporosis agents

A

Improve bone density

17
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Anti-psychotics

A

Control psychotic symptoms

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Antipyretics

A

Reduce fever

19
Q

Antitussives/expectorants

A

Control cough promotes elimination of mucus

20
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Antivirals

A

Kill viruses

21
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bronchodilators

A

Relax airway muscles

22
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Anxiolytics

A

Reduce anxiety

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Central nervous system stimulant

A

Reduce hyperactivity

24
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Contraceptives

A

Prevent pregnancy

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Decongestants

A

Relieve nasal congestion

26
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Diuretics

A

Illuminate excess fluid

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Hormone replacement

A

Stabilize hormone deficiency

28
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Laxatives/ stool softeners

A

Promote bowel movement

29
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Oral hypoglycemic

A

Reduce blood glucose

30
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Sedative-hypnotic

A

Induce sleep/relaxation