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Exam #2 Terms
Phamacology Exam #2 Terms
Term | Definition |
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Andrenergic | Drugs that mimic the actions of the sympathetic nervous system |
Alpha-blockers (Andrenergic Blocker) | Blocks the alpha 1 receptor found in the smooth muscle of the bladder and prostate causing relaxation |
Antacids | Agents that neutralize gastric hydrochloric acid |
Antiandrogens | Gonadotropic-releasing hormone anolog to treat prostate cancer |
Antidiarrheals | reduce the number of loose stools |
Antiemetics | prevents or treats nausea, vomiting or motion sickness |
Antiflatulants | used in the symptomatic treatment of gastric bloating |
Antifungals | used in the treatment of candidal and other specific suseptible fungi |
Antineoplastics | an agent that prevents the developement, growth or spreading of malignant cell |
Anioxidents | agents that inhibit or prevent oxidization or cell destruction in damaged or aging tissue |
Antipruritics | products applied topically to alleviate itching |
Antiseptics | Substances that inhibit the growth of bacteria |
Antispasmodics | medications used to reduce the strength and frequency of urinary bladder contractions and to decrease gastrointestinal motility |
Antiulcer | Drugs that reduce gastric acid secretion and treat or prevent gastric and duodinal ulcers |
Antiviral | medication used to treat viruses |
Autonomic | Automatic, self governing of involuntary nervous system |
Bactericidal | Destroy bacteria |
Benign | non recurrent or progressive non malignant |
Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) | Benign irregular growth of prostatic glandular tissue |
Beta-blockers | (Andrenergic Blocker) Blocks beta receptor in the heart lowering rate and force of contraction |
Bladder antispasmodics | agents that treats urinary incontinence by relaxing the bladder |
Chemotherapy | Chemicals with specific and toxic effects upon disease producing organism |
Cholinergic drugs | Parasympathetic drugs that mimic the action of PNS |
Cytotoxic | substances that destroy cells |
Deficiency | lacking adequate amount |
Diuretics | Medication that increase urine excretion |
Electrolytes | Minerals dissolved in the fluids |
Emollients | Medication used topically to protect or soothe minor dermatological conditions |
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) | Backward flow of gastric secretions |
Gout | Form of arthritis in which uric acid crystals are deposited in and around joints |
Herbals | Plants or other substances occurring naturally that available OTC and are not regulated by the FDA |
Histamine 2 Blockers | Agents that block the histamine receptors found in the stomach to reduce gastric acid secretions |
Hyerkalemia | abnormally high potassium in blood that can cause cardiac arrhythmias |
Hypokalemia | abnormally low potassium in blood that can cause cardiac arrhythmias |
Immunosuppressive | Decreasing the amount of antibodies, phagocytes and decreasing inflammatory reaction |
Keratolytics | agents that promote loosening of scaling on the outer layer of sking |
Laxatives | Drugs that promote evacuation of the intestines |
Malignant | growing worse, resisting treatment |
Minerals | Chemical elements occurring in nature and in bodily fluids |
Osmotic agents | medication used to reduce intracranial pressure or intraocular pressure |
Overactive Bladder (OAB) | A sudden intense urge to urinate that may or may not less urination |
Inflammatory Bowel disease (IBD) | Chronic relapsing inflammatory disease of the GI tract |
Palliative | referring to the alleviation of symptoms but not producing a cure |
Probiotics | Agents have favorable or health promoting effects on living cells and tissue |
Proliferating | rapid reproduction |
Protectants | medication used topically to protect and soothe minor dermatological conditions |
Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPI) | Gastric anti secretory agent unrelated to H2 receptor antagonist used for short term symptomatic relief of GERD, ulcers , heart burn and erosive ulcers |
Supplements | products intended for ingestion as an addition to diet |
Uricosuric agents | promoting urinary excretion of uric acid |
Urinary analgesics | medication used to relieve burning pain and discomfort in the urinary mucosa |