Save
Busy. Please wait.
Log in with Clever
or
show password
Forgot Password?
Don't have an account?  Sign up 
Sign up using Clever
or
Username is available taken
show password


Make sure to remember your password. If you forget it there is no way for StudyStack to send you a reset link. You would need to create a new account. Your email address is only used to allow you to reset your password. See our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

Already a StudyStack user? Log In

Reset Password
Enter the associated with your account, and we'll email you a link to reset your password.
focusNode
Didn't know it?
click below
 
Knew it?
click below
Don't Know
Remaining cards (0)
Know
0:00
edit
Embed Code - If you would like this activity on your web page, copy the script below and paste it into your web page.

  Normal Size     Small Size show me how

AH115

Drug classification and actions

TermDefinition
Analgesic Relieves Pain
Anesthetic Produces lack of feeling; maybe local or systematic
Antacid Neutralizes stomach acid
Antiacne Treat acne
Anti-anginal Relieves symptoms of angina
Anti-anxiety Relieves anxiety & muscle tension
Anti-arrhythmic Control cardiac arrhythmias
Anti-biotic Inhibit or destroys bacteria
Anti-cholinergic Reduces muscle spasms in the bladder, lungs, intestines, eye muscles (antispasmodic)
Anticoagulant Prevents or delays clotting of blood
Anticonvulsant Prevents or delays convulsions
Antidepressants Prevents or relieves the symptoms of depression
Antidiabetic Helps to lower blood glucose levels
Antidiarrheal Counteracts diarrhea
Antiemetic Counteracts nausea and vomiting
Antiflatulent Counteract gas and bloating in the GI tract
Antifungal Kills or prevents growth of fungi & yeast
Antigout agent Prevents or lessens occurrence of gout attack
Antihistamine Counteracts the effects of histamine in body; help to relieve symptoms of allergic reactions.
Antihyperlipidemic or cholesterol-lowering agent Helps to decrease cholesterol or lipid levels
Antihypertensive Reduce blood pressure
Anti-manic Treats manic disorders
Anti-migraine Relieves migraine
Anti-neoplastic Destroys or inhibits growth of malignant cells
Anti-Parkinson’s agent Treat symptoms of Parkinson’s disease
Anti-Protozoal Treats Protozoal infections
Anti-psychotic Treat schizophrenia & other brain disorders
Anti-retroviral Treats HIV infections
Anti-spasmodic Relieves spasms or cramps of stomach, intestine, bladder.
Created by: soni123
Popular Pharmacology sets

 

 



Voices

Use these flashcards to help memorize information. Look at the large card and try to recall what is on the other side. Then click the card to flip it. If you knew the answer, click the green Know box. Otherwise, click the red Don't know box.

When you've placed seven or more cards in the Don't know box, click "retry" to try those cards again.

If you've accidentally put the card in the wrong box, just click on the card to take it out of the box.

You can also use your keyboard to move the cards as follows:

If you are logged in to your account, this website will remember which cards you know and don't know so that they are in the same box the next time you log in.

When you need a break, try one of the other activities listed below the flashcards like Matching, Snowman, or Hungry Bug. Although it may feel like you're playing a game, your brain is still making more connections with the information to help you out.

To see how well you know the information, try the Quiz or Test activity.

Pass complete!
"Know" box contains:
Time elapsed:
Retries:
restart all cards