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CRMA Classifications
Waban CRMA 24hr Classifications
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Amphetamine | cerebral stimulant, treats ADHD and narcolepsy |
| Analgesic | pain reliever |
| Antacid | Prevents or relieves gastric distress |
| Anti-Anxiety (Benzodiazepines) | prevents or relieves anxiety |
| Anti-Arrhythmic (Heart rhythm regulators) | prevents or relieves irregular heartbeats |
| Anti-Asthmatic (Bronchodilator) | prevents or relieves respiratory distress |
| Antibiotic | Resolves infection |
| AntiCoagulant | prevents blood clotting |
| AntiConvulsant (Antiepileptics) | Prevents or controls seizures |
| Antidepressant | prevents or relieves symptoms of depression |
| Antidabetic | controls diabetes, decreases blood sugar |
| Antidiarrheal | controls diarrhea |
| Antiemetic | controls nausea and vomiting |
| Antifungal | resolves fungus infections |
| Antihistamine | relieves allergic symptoms |
| Antihypertensive | controls high blood pressure |
| Antiinflammatory | Decreases inflammation, swelling, pain. Could be NSAID or Steroid |
| Steroid | naturally occurring hormone that decreases inflammation, swelling or pain |
| NSAID | non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug that reduces inflammation, swelling or pain |
| Antiovulant | prevents ovulation, birth control medication |
| Antiparkinson | controls tremors which are symptoms of Parkinson's disease |
| Antipruritic | relieves itching |
| Antipsychotic | controls symptoms of psychotic diseases such as schizophrenia |
| Antipyretic | reduces fever |
| Antispasmodic | prevents muscle spasms |
| Antitussive | relieves cough |
| Barbituate | sedative, causes sleep |
| Cardiac Drug | slows and regulates the heartbeat |
| Coagulants | causes the blood to clot |
| Cortisone-like drugs | a hormone which reduces inflammation |
| Decongestant | relieves congestion |
| Diuretic | relieves fluid retention, controls high blood pressure |
| Electrolyte Supplement | Replaces depleted body chemicals |
| Emetic | causes vomiting |
| Enzyme | a protein substance which digests tissue |
| Expectorant | loosens secretions so they can be coughed up |
| Hormone | A regulating substance produced in the body |
| Hypnotic | sedative, causes sleep |
| Laxative | causes bowel movement by emptying the intestines |
| Miotic | causes constriction of the pupil of the eye |
| Muscle Relaxant | Relaxes skeletal muscle |
| Potassium Supplement | Replaces potassium in the body |
| Psychotropic | Any mind/mood altering drug |
| Sedative | Causes sleep |
| Stool Softener | Draws fluid into the GI tract to soften stools |
| Sulfa Drugs (Sulfonamides) | treats urinary tract infections |
| Vaccine | Prevents disease |
| Vasodilator | Relaxes and dilates blood vessels |
| Vitamin Supplement | Replaces vitamins |
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