Week 5 Vocab

Question 1

Allergy

Answer 1

A state of hypersensitivity to foreign sub-stances (e.g., environmental antigens and certain drugs), manifested by an exaggerated response of the immune system.

Question 2

Antiacids

Answer 2

drugs that neutralize stomach acid.

Question 3

Anticholinergics

Answer 3

drugs that inhibit the action of acetylcholine.

Question 4

Antidiarrheals

Answer 4

drugs that prevent diarrhea

Question 5

Antiemetic

Answer 5

drugs that prevent vomiting

Question 6

Antitussive

Answer 6

a drug that reduces coughing

Question 7

Beta Andrenergic Drugs

Answer 7

drugs that stimulate beta receptors

Question 8

Cathartics

Answer 8

drugs that cause complete evacuation of the bowel

Question 9

Decongestant

Answer 9

drugs that reduce nasal congestion

Question 10

Expectorant

Answer 10

drugs used to increase bronchial secretions

Question 11

Glucagon

Answer 11

pancreatic hormone that increases blood sugar

Question 12

Glucocorticoids

Answer 12

type of hormone secreted by the outer portion of the adrenal gland that includes cortisol

Question 13

H+, K+ -ATPase

Answer 13

enzyme responsible for pumping acid onto the mucosal surface of the stomach.

Question 14

H1- receptor blockers (antagonists)

Answer 14

drugs that inhibit the effects of histamine in smooth muscle of the bronchial tree

Question 15

H2 receptor blockers (antagonists)

Answer 15

drugs that inhibit the effects of histamine in at its receptors in the GI tract.

Question 16

Heliobacter pylori

Answer 16

bacterium associated with a large percentage of peptic ulcer disease.

Question 17

Histamine

Answer 17

A chemical produced by various cells in the body that is involved in the modulation of certain physiological responses (e.g., secretion of gastric acid) and in the mediation of hypersensitivity (allergic) responses.

Question 18

Insulin

Answer 18

pancreatic hormone that decreases blood sugar

Question 19

Laxative

Answer 19

drug that stimulate or facilitate evacuation of the bowels

Question 20

Leukotriene

Answer 20

an inflammatory mediator released by the body (mast cells) after coming in contact with an allergen or allergy trigger.

Question 21

Leukotriene inhibitors

Answer 21

Drugs that inhibit the release of leukotrienes. These drugs are used to prevent or lessen the symptoms of allergies (rhinitis).

Question 22

Mucolytic

Answer 22

drugs used to loosen thick mucus

Question 23

Peptic Ulcer

Answer 23

erosion of the mucosa in the alimentary canal, most commonly in the stomach and the duodenum

Question 24

Peristalsis

Answer 24

involuntary wavelike contractions that occurs in the alimentary canal.

Question 25

Prostaglandins

Answer 25

chemicals released after tissue damage, leading to pain, inflammation, and other body reactions

Question 26

Proton pump inhibitors

Answer 26

drugs that inhibit the enzyme H+, K+-ATPase