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19 Cards in this Set
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Antihistamines |
Prevent histamine response by blocking receptor sites and decreasing allergic response |
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Decongestant |
produce vascular constriction in the capillaries of the nasal mucosa that's leads to shrinking of those membranes and reduces fluid secretions |
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Antitiussives |
act on the cough control of the medulla |
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Expectorants |
Loosen mucosal secretions to aid in elimination |
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Steroids |
decreases allergy symptoms due to anti-inflammatory action. nasal or systemic |
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Bronchodilators |
cause dilation of the bronchioles |
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Leukotriene receptor agonist |
reduces inflammatory symptoms of asthma that are triggered by allergic and environmental stimuli. Blocks the effects of leukotrienes NOT FOR USE FOR ACUTE ATTACKS |
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Diuretics |
used to decrease edema in heart failure , produces increased urine output, and decreases hypertension |
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Antianginals |
used to treat angina pectoris (chest pain) |
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Antidysrhythmics |
return the cardiac rhythm to normal *sodium blockers *beta blockers *calcium blockers *that's that prolong repolarization |
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Antihypertensives |
is a diuretic, beta blocker, alpha adrenergic blocker, ACE inhibitors, angiotensin II blocker used to lower BP
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Beta blocker |
promotes blood pressure reduction via beta blocking effect |
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Alpha adrenergic blocker
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dilates peripheral blood vessels |
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ACE inhibitor |
blocks angiotensin converting
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Angiotensin II receptor blocker |
vasodilator and inhibits binding of angiotensin II |
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Anticoagulants |
inhibit clot formation |
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Antiplatelets |
prevent thrombosis by suppressing platelet aggregation
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Thrombolytic |
destroys the fibrin clot |
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Antilipids |
lower lipid levels |
