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Adrenergics
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Vasoconstrictor, increases sympathetic nervous system,
EG. Epinephrine (adrenalin) |
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Adrenergic blocking agents
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REduce production of epinephrine
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Analgesics
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Relieves pain
EG. acetaminophen (tylenol), aspirin, ibuprofen (Advil), codeine |
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Anesthetics
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Promotes loss of feeling or sensation
EG. General (pentathol) Nitrous oxide Local: Lidocaine(xylocaine) |
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Antiarhythmic
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Prevent/ Relieve cardiac arrhythmias
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Anticholinergics
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Depress PNS, used to prep for surgery
EG. Atropine |
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Anticoagulants
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Inhibits clotting mechanism of blood
EG heparin |
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Anticonvulsants
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Decreases convulsants
EG. Dilantin, ativan |
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Antiemetics
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Relieve/Decrease vomiting
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Antihistamine
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Relieve allergy symptoms
EG. Dephenhydramine (Benadryl) |
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Antimicrobials
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Suppresses growth of organisms
EG. penicillin |
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Antiperstaltics
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Decreases peristalsis in GI tract
EG. Opium |
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Antipyretics
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Decreases fever
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Antitussives
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Decrease coughing
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Barbiturates
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Decreases CNS, respiration and blood pressure. Increases Sleep.
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Bronchodilators
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Increase smooth muscle, treats asthma
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Cathartics
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Increase peristalsis
EG. Bisacodyl (dulcolax) |
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Diuretics
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Increase Pee
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Hypoglycemics
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Decrease blood sugar
EG. insulin, metformin |
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Opioids
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Analgesic Sedatives
EG. morphone, demerol, codeine |
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Sedatives
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Relaxs CNS, decrease mental activity
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Stimulants,
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Increase CNS
EG. Caffeine |
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Tranquilizers
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Decrease Anxiety
EG. Valium, Ativan |
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Vasodilator
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Relax walls of blood vessels
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What is used to relax the smooth muscles of the bowel during a GI tract procedure?
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Buscapan and Glucagon
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