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Chapter 4

Definitions & Drugs

QuestionAnswer
Peristalsis: involuntary, wave-like muscular contractions that move food, liquid, and other substances through the digestive tract and other tubular organs.
Mydriasis: dilated pupils.
Miosis: constricted pupils.
Photophobia: an abnormal sensitivity or discomfort in the eyes cause by exposure to light.
Defecation: the process of eliminating solid or semi-solid waste (feces).
Lacrimation: the process of producing and releasing tears from the lacrimal glands.
Agonist: drug that binds to the receptor and produces an effect.
Antagonist: drug that attach to the receptor but do not elicit a response.
Paralytic ileus: condition where there is temporary loss of normal movement in the intestines: inability to pass food, gas, or stool through the digestive tract.
Hyperpyrexia: extremely high fever (greater than 106.7° F).
Acetylcholine: primarily involved in muscle activation, learning, and memory.
Norepinephrine: a neurotransmitter implicated in mood disorders like depression, but it is not as widely recognized as serotonin for its role in depression; more often associated with attention and alertness.
Serotonin: neurotransmitter that plays a key role in mood regulation, sleep, appetite, and other physiological processes; low levels are commonly associated with depression.
Generic Name: donepezil Brand/Trade Name: Aricept Class of Drug: Cholinergic* Other Class of Drug: Acetylcholinesterase Inhibitor Indicated for: Alzheimer disease
Generic Name: pilocarpine Brand/Trade Name: Salagen Class of Drug: Cholinergic Other Class of Drug: Cholinergic Agonist Indicated for: Xerostomia caused by radiation therapy
Generic Name: dicyclomine Brand/Trade Name: Bentyl Class of Drug: Anticolinergic Other Class of Drug: Anticholinergic Agent Indicated for: IBD
Generic Name: atropine Brand/Trade Name: AtroPen Class of Drug: Anticholinergic Other Class of Drug: Anticholinergic Agent Indicated for: Reduction of salivation
Generic Name: ipratropium Brand/Trade Name: Atrovent Class of Drug: Anticholinergic Other Class of Drug: Anticholinergic Agent Indicated for: COPD
Generic Name: epinephrine Brand/Trade Name: Adrenalin Class of Drug: Adrenergic Agonist Other Class of Drug: Alpha/Beta Agonist Indicated for: Anaphylactic reactions/ Vasoconstrictor to prolong local anesthesia
Generic Name: norepinephrine Brand/Trade Name: Levophed Class of Drug: Adrenergic Agonist Other Class of Drug: Alpha/Beta Agonist Indicated for: Severe hypertension, carcinogenic or septic shock
Generic Name: albuterol Brand/Trade Name: Proventil Class of Drug: Adrenergic Agonist Other Class of Drug: Beta2 Agonist Indicated for: Bronchospasm
Generic Name: methylphenidate Brand/Trade Name: Ritalin Class of Drug: Adrenergic Agonist Other Class of Drug: Central Nervous System Stimulant Indicated for: ADHD
Generic Name: pseudoephedrine Brand/Trade Name: Sudafed Class of Drug: Adrenergic Agonist Other Class of Drug: Alpha/ Beta Agonist Decongestant Indicated for: Nasal congestion
Generic Name: propranolol Brand/Trade Name: Inderal Class of Drug: Adrenergic Antagonist Other Class of Drug: Beta Blocker Indicated for: Angina/ Hypertension/ Arrhythmias
Generic Name: atenolol Brand/Trade Name: Tenormin Class of Drug: Adrenergic Antagonist Other Class of Drug: Beta Blocker Indicated for: Arrhythmias/ Angina/ Hypertension/ MI
Created by: anna.meza
 



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