Pharmacology for Estheticians Flashcards
selective seratonin inhibitors that inhibit the binding of serotonin to 5-HT3 receptors
5-HT2 antagonists
a general term used for any condition that causes chest pain resulting from limited blood flow to the heart
acute coronary syndrome (ACS)
a serious hypersensitive allergic reaction characterized by respiratory distress, hypotension, edema, rash, and tachycardia; immediate medical attention is necessary
anaphylaxis
chest pain resulting from lack of oxygen to the heart
angina
a class of drugs used to prevent the onset of an anginal attack
antianginals
a class of drugs that prevent or limit the severity of the symptoms of an anxiety disorder
antianxiety drugs
a class of drugs that prevent or limit the severity of the symptoms of an asthma attack
antiasthmatics
a class of drugs used to limit spasms and cramping, particularly of the digestive and urinary tracts
anticholinergetics
a class of drugs used to prevent or limit the severity of spastic activity resulting from certain neurological conditions
anticonvulsants
a class of drugs used to prevent or limit the severity of the symptoms of depression
antidepressants
a class of drugs used to prevent or limit the severity of the symptoms of nausea and vomitting
antiemetics
a class of drugs used to block the action of histamine
antihistamines
a class of drugs used to to prevent platelet aggregation
antiplatelet durgs
a class of drugs used to prevent or limit the severity of the symptoms of psychosis
antipsychotics
a class of drugs used to treat retroviruses, which use the infected individual’s DNA to replicate
antiretrovirals
a class of drugs used to treat cramps of the stomach, intestines, and bladder
antispasmodics
a class of drugs used to dissolve blood clots
antithrombotics
a class of drugs used to prevent or limit the severity of the symptoms of peptic ulcers
antiulcer medications
a heart condition characterized by irregular heartbeats; these can be harmless or potentially serious
arrhythmia
a class of drugs with a sedative effect; predominantly used to treat anxiety and sleep disorders
benzodiazepines
a class of drugs used to reverse acute bronchial constriction
bronchodilators
an ocular condition characterized by fluid leaking from the macula, resulting in blurred vision
central serous retinopathy
a condition characterized by low mood, loss on interest, loss of energy, weight changes, changes in appetite, changes in sleep patterns, fatigue, inability to concentrate feelings of low self worth, and possible thoughts of suicide
depression
a bump that forms along the spine because of slow bone loss over time
dowanger’s hump
a neurological condition characterized by sudden seizures
epilepsy
a condition characterized by unspecific or unwarranted anxiety
generalized anxiety disoder (GAD)
abnormal visions associated with certain psychoses
hallucinations
a virus transmitted to humans though mice feces with potentially fatal consequences
hantavirus
high blood pressure
hypertension
refers to limited or reduced functioning of the immune system
immunocomprimised
a state of increased alkalines in the body resulting from decreased acids
metabolic alkalosis
a class of drugs used to treat depression; the exact mode of their action is not quite understood
monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs)
any infection or disease caused by a fungus that invades the tissues, causing superficial subcutaneous, or systemic disease; fungal infection
mycosis
temporary restriction in normal blood flow to the heart and cardiac muscles
myocardial ischemia
a neurotransmitter responsible for heart rate and the fight-or-flight reaction; overproduction and underprofuction are associated with several psychological conditions, including depression
norepinephrine
an anxiety disorder characterized by perpetual and excessive thoughts and activities that interfere with the normal functioning of the affected individual
obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)
a fungal infection caused by fungi that use breaks in the skin or abnormal immunity to infect the body
oppurtunistic mycosis
a joint condition characterized by inflammation of weight bearing joints
osteoarthritis
piercing of mucous membranes or the skin barrier through such events as needlesticks, human bites, and abrasions; any drug delivery route other than through the mouth
parenteral
any fungus that results in disease
pathogenic fungi
wearing down of stomach and esophagus tissue, resulting in frequent stomach pain, especially after eating
peptic ulcer
a persistent, irrational fear of a specific or a particular object or situation or activity that compels a desire to avoid it
phobia
responsiveness to sunlight
photosensitivity
chemical dependence in which the body thinks it needs a particular substance to continue to function
physical dependence
in research methodology, a substance that appears similar to but is not the same substance as what is given to the experimental group; may also be a substance that is given to a patient but has no pharmacological effect
placebo
a mental disorder occuring after a traumatic event not in the range of common experience. it is often characterized by symptoms such as reliving the event of social withdrawal, and it may cause hyperalertness and exaggerated startle response
post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
a type of chemical dependance in which the affected individual thinks he or she needs a substance in order to function
psychological dependence
a type of antidepressant that allows for more productive use of the neurotransmitter serotonin
selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)
a neurotransmitter that is associated with many psychoses, especially depression
serotonin
a fungal infection occurring below the skin
subcutaneous mycosis
under the tongue
sublingual
a skin condition that results from the introduction of vegetative matter to an open wound; infection is limited to the dermis
superficial mycosis
a fungal infection that affets the internal organs
systemic mycosis
the most commonly presecribed type of antidepressant used to treat milder cases of depression or anxiety
tricyclics (TCAs)
any agent that neutralizes stomach acids
antacid
