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Classification #6
Term | Definition |
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Barbiturate | Type of sedative |
Benzodiazepine | CNS depressing agents with potential for abuse and or/ dependence |
Beat Blocker | Blocks response to beta stimulation, resulting in decrease in heart rate, myocardial contractility, blood pressure and myocardial oxygen demand |
Bronchodilator | Acts to relieve bronchospasms, used in the treatment of asthma |
Calcium Channel Blockers | Blocker prevents the movement of calcium ions through blocker slow channels. |
Cardiac Glycoside | Used to treat mild to moderate heart failure |
Cephalosporin | Inhibits cell wall formation in bacteria |
Corticosteroid | A hormone secreted by the adrenal cortex that regulates the body's ability to handle stress, resist infections, relieve inflammation and manages autoimmune disorders |
Decongestant | Used to cause mucous membrane vasoconstriction, reduction of nasal passages drainage, and relief of stuffines |
Diuretic | Increases urine production. Decreases blood pressure by decreasing blood volume by increasing the elimination of salts and water through urination |