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Assignment Sheet 8
CTTC - Drug Classifications
Question | Answer |
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Anxiolytic | Relieves anxiety |
Bacteriostatic | Inhibits growth of bacteria |
Bronchodilator | Dilates bronchial tubes |
Cardiotonics | Affects heart action |
Contraceptive | Prevents conception or pregnancy |
Cortisone and steroids | Influence metabolism, inflammation, and physiologic stress |
Decongestant | Decreases congestion or swelling in respiratory tract |
Disinfectant | Destroys bacteria on objects; not used on living tissue |
Diuretic | Increases urine output |
Emetic | Causes vomiting |
Expectorant | Aids in expelling mucus from respiratory tract |
Glucocorticoid and corticosteriods | Influence metabolism and reduce inflammation |
Hypolipidemic | Lowers blood cholesterol |
Keratolytic | Assists in loosening horny layer of skin |
Laxative | Aids in having a bowel movement |
Miotic | Causes pupil of eye to contract |
Mydriatic | Causes pupil of eye t dilate |
Narcotic | Relieves pain or causes sleep; addictive |
NSAID | Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug |
Scabicide | Destroys scabies |
Sedative | Exerts tranquilizing, soothing effect |
Stimulant | Increases activity |
Vaccine | Causes resistance to specific disease |
Vasoconstrictor | Causes blood vessels to constrict |
Vasodilator | Causes vessels to dilate |