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Medication classifications Flashcards

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Analgesic

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Relieves pain

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Anesthetic

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Produces local or general anesthesia

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Antacid

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Neutralizes stomach acid

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Anti-Alzheimer

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Treats dementia (Alzheimer disease)

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Antianxiety

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Reduces anxiety and tension

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Antiarrhythmic

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Treats heart arrhythmias

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Antibiotic

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Treats bacterial infections

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Anticholinergic

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Reduces smooth muscle spasms

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Anticoagulant

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Reduces blood clotting ability

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Anticonvulsant

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Reduces the frequency and severity of seizures

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Antidepressant

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Treats depression

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Antiemetic

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Reduces nausea and vomiting

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Antifungal

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Treats fungal infections

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Antigout

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Reduces the uric acid in the body

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Antihistamine

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Relieves allergies by blocking the histamine action

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Antihyperglycemic

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Reduces the blood glucose level

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Antihypertensive

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Lowers blood pressure

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Anti-inflammatory

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Reduces inflammation

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Antimigraine

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Treats or prevents migraine headaches

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Antineoplastic

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Slows or stops the growth of cancer cells

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Antiplatelet

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Prevents the function of platelets

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Antipsychotic

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Alters the chemical actions in the brain

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Antitussive

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Suppresses coughs

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Antiviral

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Treats viral infections

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Bronchodilator

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Relaxes the smooth muscles of the bronchi

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Contraceptive

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Inhibits conception (prevents pregnancy

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Corticosteroid

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Reduces inflammation

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Decongestant

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Relieves nasal and sinus congestion

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Diuretic

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Increases urinary output and lowers blood pressure

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Electrolyte

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Maintains normal electrolyte level and proper functioning of the body systems

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Erectile dysfunction agent

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Facilitates an erection

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Expectorant

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Thins bronchial secretions, making it easier to cough up the mucus

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Hematopoietic

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Promotes blood cell production

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Hemostatic

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Clots blood

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Hormone replacement

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Replaces hormones or compensates for hormone deficiencies

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Laxative

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Promotes stools

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Leukotriene receptor antagonist

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Blocks the action of substances that cause asthma and allergic rhinitis

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Miotic

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Drains excessive fluid from the eye; used for glaucoma

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Mydriatic

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Dilates the pupil; used for ophthalmic procedures

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Osteoporosis agent

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Promotes bone mineral density; used to treat osteoporosis

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Proton-pump inhibitor

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Reduces the acid produced in the stomach

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Sedative-hypnotic

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Slows brain activity, allowing sleep

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Stimulant

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Stimulates the brain and body, makes the person more alert

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Tumor necrosis factor (TNF) inhibitor

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Blocks the action of TNF, preventing inflammation in autoimmune disorders

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