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Nettie's Stack
Nettie's Classifications
Question | Answer |
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antiacid | to treat stomach acid |
antianginal | to treat chest pain |
anticoagulant | to treat blood clotting |
antihistamine | to treat alergies and/or colds |
antiinflammatory | a medication, as aspirin, used to reduce inflammation |
antitussive | to treat coughs |
antidepressant | to treat depression |
antiemetic | to treat vomitting and nausea |
antihyperlipidemic | to treat high cholesterol |
antihypertensive | to treat high blood pressure |
antipruritic | to treat itching |
antifungal | to treat fungi |
antispasmotic | to prevent spasms |
antidiarrheal | to treat diarrheal |
anticonvulsant | to prevent siezures |
decongestant | to treat congestion |
analgesic | to kill pain |
contraceptive | to prevent conception |
spermicide | to kill sperm cells |
keratolylic | to treat acne |
antibiotics | to treat infections caused by bacteria |
antiviral | to treat against viruses |
antimicrobial | kills microorganism |
psychotropic | medication that affects the mind |
hyperglycemic | high blood sugar |
hypoglycemic | low blood sugar |
antipyretic | to reduce fevers |
antiarthritics | to treat joint pain |
expectorants | to produce a produtive cough |
suppressants | to treat dry cough |