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21 Cards in this Set
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What is Anticrobial?
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To prevent and treat infections by stopping growth microorganisms.
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What is Antibiotics?
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Is used to treat infections ususally caused by bacteria.
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What is Antifungal?
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Used for infections caused by fungus or yeast.
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What is Antiseptics?
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Used for hand washing or wound care.
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What is Antivirals?
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Treats infections caused by viruses.
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What is Antineoplastics?
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Treatment of cancer or to minimize cancer tumors.
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What is Electrolyte Replacement?
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minerals dissolved in the blood stream, needed to correct balance for your body to function correctly.
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What is Cardiovascular System Meds?
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Medication for the Heart.
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What is Antiarrythmics?
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Heart med. that regulates heart rythm.
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What is Anticoagulants?
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Heart med. blood thinner for blood clots.
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What is Antihypertensive?
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Heart Med. that treats Hypertention.
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What is Antihyperlipidemics?
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Heart Med. deacreases your cholesteral.
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What is Cardiotonics?
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Heart Med. Stimulates the contractions of Heart muscle treats heart failure.
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What is Vasodilators?
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Heart Med.that relaxes blood vessels to improve blood flow.
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What is Vasopressors?
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Heart Med. Contracts blood vessels.
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What are Antacids?
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Nutralizes your stomach,like maylox, for heart burn.
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What are Antidiarrheals?
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Slows movement of your intestines.
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What is Antiemetic?
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Controls Vomiting.
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What is Antiflatulents?
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Controls Gas.
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What are Laxatives/stool softeners.
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Stimulates bowls to treat constipatation.
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What is a Ulcer Treatment?
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A drug to stop stomach from producing acid.
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