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19 Cards in this Set
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ANALGESICS
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lessens pain
mild narcotic (opioid) - come from opium, severe pain NSAID Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs alges/o - sensitivity to pain |
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ANESTHETICS
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reduces or eliminates sensation, depress central nevous system, loss of consciousness
general anesthetic - all tissues of the body local anesthetic - 1 particular part of body |
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ANTIBIOTICS
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produced by bacterium, yeast, or mold (microorganism), kills bacteria, fungi, or parasites
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ANTIVIRALS
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used against virus infections
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ANTICOAGULANTS
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prevent clotting of blood
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ANTIPLATELET
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keeps platelets from sticking together
aspirin is a antiplatelet |
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ANTICONVULSANTS
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prevents or reduces convultion frequency in types of epilepsy
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ANTIDEPRESSANTS
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treats depression, anxiety
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ANTI-ALZHEIMER
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treats Alzheimer disease symptoms
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ANTIDIABETICS
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treats diabetes mellitus
Type 1 diabetes - must receive insulin daily Type 2 diabetes - non-insulin dependent, given oral antidiabetics |
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ANTIHISTAMINES
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block histamine release in allergic reactions
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ANTIOSTEOPOROSIS
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treat osteoporosis - loss of bone density
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CARDIOVASCULAR
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treat hypertension, angina, (pain from decreased oxygen delivery to heart muscle), heart attack, congestive heart failure, arrhythmias
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ENDOCRINE
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treat gland disorders
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GASTROINTESTINAL
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relieve uncomfortable and dangerous symptoms of gastrointestinal problems, rather than cure
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RESPIRATORY
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treats asthma, emphysema, chronic bronchitis, and bronchospasm
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SEDATIVE-HYPNOTICS
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depress central nervous system and make drowsy and sleep
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STIMULANTS
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speed up vital processes (heart and respiration) in shock and collapse, increase alertness and inhibit hyperactivity in children
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TRANQUILIZERS
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controls anxiety
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