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Nettie's Stack
Nettie's Classifications
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 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 |