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32 Cards in this Set
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Analgesic |
Drug that relieves pain without causing unconsciousness |
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Anti-inflammatory |
Drug that counteracts inflammation |
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Anesthetic |
Drug given during surgery so one cannot sense pain |
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Antihypertensive |
Drug for high blood pressure |
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Antacid |
Drug for acid reflux |
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Antienemic |
Drug to prevent nausea and vomiting |
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Antihistamine |
Drug to relieve symptoms of allergies |
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Antiarrhythmic |
Drug for irregular heartbeats |
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Antidiarrheal |
Drug for diarrhea |
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Antibiotic |
Typically an oral medication that destroys microorganisms |
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Antidepressant |
Drug to relieve symptoms of depression |
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Anticholinergic |
Drug class that blocks parasympathetic nerve impulses |
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Anticonvulsant |
Drug to relieve or prevent convulsions |
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Anticoagulant |
To prevent blood clots |
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Anthelmintic |
Kills ringworm infection |
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Antifungal |
Toenail fungus |
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Antineoplastic |
Chemotherapy drug |
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Antipsychotic |
Psycho - social disorder |
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Muscle relaxant |
Relaxes skeletal muscles |
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Mydriatic |
Eye dilation drug |
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Stimulant |
Increases activity of the brain |
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Vasodilator |
Drug that dilate blood vessels, decreasing blood pressure |
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Vasoconstrictor |
Constrict blood vessels increasing blood pressure |
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Hypnotic |
Induces sleep or relaxation |
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Hypnotic |
Tranquilizers and antimanic drugs |
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Hemostatic |
Stops or controls bleeding |
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Expectorant |
Mucous breakdown |
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Decongestant |
Relieves nasal swelling and congestion |
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Contraceptive |
Reduces risk of pregnancy |
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Antitussive |
Inhibits the cough reflex |
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Antipyretic |
Child with high fever drug class |
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Antiseptic |
Inhibits growth of microorganisms |
