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23 Cards in this Set
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ACE inhibitors
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Prevent the synthesis of angiotensin II a potent vasoconstrictor
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Adrenergic
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effects similar to norepinephrine
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aminoglycosides
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effective against gram-negative microorganisms; noted for potentially dangerous toxicity
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analgesics
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releive pain without producing loss of consciousness
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anticoagulants
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do NOT dissolve existing blood clots, but do prevent enlargement or extension of blood clots
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anticonvulsants
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suppress abnormal neuronal activity in the CNS, preventing seizures
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antiemetics
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treat nausea and vomiting
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antihistamines
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treat allergy symptoms, motion sickness, insomnia, and other nonallergic reactions
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antihypertensives
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treat elevated blood pressure
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antilipemics
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reduce serum cholesterol and/or triglycerides
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antineoplastics
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chemotherapy agents
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antiplatelets
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prevent platelet clumping
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antipsychotics
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treatment of severe mental illness, major tranquilizers or neuroleptics
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antithyroid
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treat the symptoms of hyperthyroidism
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antitussive
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used to suppress a cough by acting on the cough center of the brain
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bronchodilators
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relax and dilate the airway passages
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beta blockers
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inhibit the activity of sympathetic transmitters treats angina, arrhythmias, hypertension, and glaucoma
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calcium channel blockers
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inhibit the movement of calcium ions across the cell membrane
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carbapenems
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broad spectrum of activity against gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria
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carbonic anhydrase inhibitors
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interfere with the production of aqueous humor thereby reducing pressure associated with glaucoma
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cholinergic
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parasympathomimetics
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coating agent
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sucralfate, forms a complex that adheres to the crater of an ulcer
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colony-stimulating factors
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stimulate celles in bone marrow to increase numbers of leukocytes thereby improving immune function
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