Parmacology Finals Term 1

Question 0

Anesthetic

Answer 0

Eliminates sensitivity , numbs a body part or entire body

Question 1

Analgesic

Answer 1

Pain reliever

Question 2

Anti arrhythmic

Answer 2

Corrects irregular heartbeat

Question 3

Anitbiotic / anti infective

Answer 3

Stops or controls growth of bacteria

Question 4

Anticoagulant

Answer 4

Prevent clot continuation and formation

Question 5

Anticonvulsant

Answer 5

Prevent or relieves convulsions (seizures )

Question 6

Antidepressant

Answer 6

Alleviates depression

Question 7

Anti diabetic

Answer 7

Helps control blood sugar level in diabetes 2

Question 8

Antidiarrheal

Answer 8

Prevent diarrhea

Question 9

Antidiuretic

Answer 9

Supresses the formation of urine

Question 10

Antiemetic

Answer 10

Prevents nausea & vomiting

Question 11

Anti fungal

Answer 11

Destroy the growth of fungi

Question 12

Antihistamine

Answer 12

Oppose the action of histamine , release in allergic reaction

Question 13

Antihypertensive

Answer 13

Prevent or controls high blood pressure

Question 14

Anti inflammatory

Answer 14

Counteracts inflammation in the body

Question 15

Antacids

Answer 15

Neutralize stomach acid

Question 16

anti-neoplastic

Answer 16

prevent the development or reproduction of cancerous cell

Question 17

antitussive

Answer 17

relieves cough

Question 18

antiulcer

Answer 18

prevent peptic ulcer and gastric hypertension

Question 19

antiviral

Answer 19

treats various viral conditions

Question 20

beta blockers

Answer 20

treats hypertension angina and abnormal heart rhythms

Question 21

bronchodilator

Answer 21

expands the bronchial tubes by relaxing the bronchial muscle

Question 22

calcium channel blockers

Answer 22

treats hypertension angina and various abnormal heart rhythms

Question 23

diuretics

Answer 23

increase urine secretions

Question 24

hormone

Answer 24

treat deficiency where specific hormone level is low

Question 25

hypnotic

Answer 25

induces sleep

Question 26

immunosuppressant

Answer 26

suppress the body natural immune response to an antigent.

Question 27

laxatives

Answer 27

prevents constipation

Question 28

lipid-lowering agent

Answer 28

reduces blood lipids levels

Question 29

sedative

Answer 29

excerts a soothing or tranquilizing effect on the body

Question 30

skeletal muscle relaxant

Answer 30

relieves muscle tension

Question 31

vitamin

Answer 31

prevents and treats vitamin dificiencies

Question 32

corticosteroid

Answer 32

anti inflammatory

Question 33

ACE inhibitor

Answer 33

specific type of anti hypertensive med

Question 34

insulin

Answer 34

pancreatic harmone that lowers blood glucose by , helps it enter and be used by cells

Question 35

emetic

Answer 35

increase vomiting

Question 36

NSAID

Answer 36

non - steroidal anti inflammatory

Question 37

narcotic

Answer 37

induces sleep , many anxiety and pain med