Drug Classification Pg. 1

Front 1

ACE Inhibitor

Back 1

Angiotension Converting Enzyme - Causes muscles surrounding the blood vessels to contract, thereby narrowing the blood vessel and causing blood pressure to rise.

Front 2

Alkalinizing Agent

Back 2

Combines With hydrogen ions to increase blood pH or make it more alkaline

Front 3

Alpha 1

Back 3

Receptors that cause peripheral vasoconstriction, mild bronchoconstriction, and stimulation of metabolism

Front 4

Alpha 2

Back 4

Receptors serve to prevent Over-release of norepinephrine in the synapse to stop synapse stimulation

Front 5

Analgesic

Back 5

Relieves pain by altering perception of pain without producing anesthesia or loss of consciousness (aspirin, Morphine Sulfate, Nitrous Oxide Gas)

Front 6

Amnesic Agent

Back 6

Drugs used for pre-procedure sedation- patient will have less actual pain perception during the event sand may not remember the magnitude of the procedure in the hours following the procedure. (Midazolam)

Front 7

Anesthetic

Back 7

Partial or complete loss of sedation with or without loss of consciousness (Etomidate, Lidocaine)

Front 8

Antiaginal

Back 8

Drug used in the treatment of angina pectoris (Nitroglycerin, Verapamil)

Front 9

Anti anxiety (anxiolytic)

Back 9

Drug used to reduce level of anxiety (Midazolam)

Front 10

Anticgolinergic Agent (Parasympatholytic)

Back 10

An agent that blocks parasympathetic nerve impulses (Ipratropium Bromide)

Front 11

Anticoagulant

Back 11

Delays Blood clotting (Asprin, Heprin)

Front 12

Antioconvulsant

Back 12

Atops or prevents seizure activity (Diazepam, Magnesium Sulfate, Midazolam)

Front 13

Antidote

Back 13

A substance that neutralizes poisons or their effects (Activated Charcoal, Amyl Nitrite)

Front 14

Antidyskinetic

Back 14

Drug used to treat dyskinesias, which is the involuntary movement of the lips, tongue, face, trunk, or extremities from long term use of antipsychotics (Diphenhydramine)