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28 Cards in this Set
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Catecholamine
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- any of a group of sympathomimetic amines, including dopamine, epi, and norepinephrine
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Adrenergic
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Relating to drugs that mimic the actions of the sympathetic nervous system
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Cholinergic
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Drugs that stimulate or antagonize the parasympathetic nervous system
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Sympathetic
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-Denoting the sympathetic part of the autonomic nervous system
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Parasympathetic
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Pertaining to craniosacral division of the autonomic nervous system
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Parasympathomimetic-
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mimic those that resulting stimulation of parasympathetic nerves
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Sympatholytic
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Blocks the effect of the sympathetic nervous system
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Parasympatholytic
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Blocks the effect of the Parasympathetic nervous system
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Analgesics
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Relieves Pain
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Anesthetics
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an agent that causes a loss of sensation without a loss of concious
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Antianxiety
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tending to prevent or relieve anxiety
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Anticonvulsants
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Stops or prevents seizure activity
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CNS stimulants
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medicines that speed up physical and mental processes
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Narcotic
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a smooth numbing agent
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Narcotic Antagonist
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Reverses the effect of narcotics
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Antihistamine
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Counter reacts allergic response
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Bronchodilator
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Dialates constricted bronchial tubers to aid breathing, used for relief in asthma
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Antidysrhythmic (Proarrythmic)-
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Prevents or controls cardiac dysrhythmias
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Beta Blocker
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Blocks the effect of Beta-adrenergic stimulation
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Calcium Channel Blocker
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Blocks the influx of calcium into muscle cells, inhibiting contractility of cardiac and vascular smooth muscles
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Chronotropic Agent
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affects heart rate
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Inotropic Agent
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affects myocardial contractility
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Vagolytic-
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agent that has inhibitory affects on the vagus nerve
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Vasopressive Agent
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an agent that cause vasoconstriction
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Anticoagulants
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Prevents or delays blood coagulation
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Fibrinolytic-
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- Breakdown of fibrin, usually by the enzymatic action of plasmin
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Diuretics-
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increases the excretion of sodium and water, increase quantity of urine production
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Hyperglycemic Agent
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- Elevates blood glucose levels
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