pharm ch 1-5 Flashcards by Brandi Marino

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analgesic

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pain relief

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anesthetic

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loss of feeling

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antacid

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neutralizes acids

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antibiotic

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destroys bacteria

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antianginal

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chest pain relief

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anticoagulant

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prevents clots

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anticonvulsant

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prevents seizures

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antidepressant

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elevates mood

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antidiabetic

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decreases blood sugar

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antidote

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counteracts poisons

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antihistamine

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decrease histamine production

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antineoplastic

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destroys cells, esp. malignant tumors

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antipyretic

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decreases fever

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cardiogenic

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acts on heart

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antispasmodic

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deceases impulses of ANS slows secretions of gastric secretions, and slows spasms of bladder and stomach

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cathartic

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speeds emptying of the intestine

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depressant

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produces sleep and relaxation

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diuretic

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increases urine output

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emetic

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induces vomiting

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hormone

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stimulates secretion to increase function

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hypnotic

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produce sleep

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narcotic

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relieves severe pain

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vasoconstrictor

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increases blood pressure

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vasodilator

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decreases blood pressure