pharm ch 1-5 Flashcards
1
Q
analgesic
A
pain relief
2
Q
anesthetic
A
loss of feeling
3
Q
antacid
A
neutralizes acids
4
Q
antibiotic
A
destroys bacteria
5
Q
antianginal
A
chest pain relief
6
Q
anticoagulant
A
prevents clots
7
Q
anticonvulsant
A
prevents seizures
8
Q
antidepressant
A
elevates mood
9
Q
antidiabetic
A
decreases blood sugar
10
Q
antidote
A
counteracts poisons
11
Q
antihistamine
A
decrease histamine production
12
Q
antineoplastic
A
destroys cells, esp. malignant tumors
13
Q
antipyretic
A
decreases fever
14
Q
cardiogenic
A
acts on heart
15
Q
antispasmodic
A
deceases impulses of ANS slows secretions of gastric secretions, and slows spasms of bladder and stomach
