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PHARM 150 Test 2
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Adrenergic | Sympathomimetic drug that mimics the action of the sympathetic nervous system. |
| Alpha blockers | Drugs that block the alpha1 receptors found in the smooth muscle in the bladder neck and prostate, causing them to relax. |
| Antiandrogens | gonadotropin-releasing hormone analogs that are used to treat prostate cancer |
| Antidiarrheals | medications that reduce the number of loose stools |
| Antiemetics | drugs that prevent or treat nausea, vomiting, or motion sickness |
| Antiflatulents | medications used in the symptomatic treatment of gastric bloating or GI gas pain |
| Antifungals | Medications used in the treatment of candidal fungus |
| Antipruritic | Products applied topically to alleviate itching |
| Antiseptics | Substances that inhibit the growth of bacteria |
| Antispasmodics | medications used to reduce the strength and frequency of contractions of the urinary bladder and to decrease gastrointestinal motility |
| Antiulcer | drug that reduces gastric acid secretion or that acts to prevent or treat gastric or duodenal ulcers |
| Antiviral | Medications used to treat viruses |
| Autonomic | automatic, self-governing, or involuntary nervous system |
| Bactericidal | destruction of bacteria |
| Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) | benign irregular growth of the prostatic glandular tissue that can cause issues with male urination |
| Beta-blockers | drugs that block the action of the sympathetic nervous system |
| Bladder antispasmodics | agents that treat urinary incontinence by relaxing the bladder and reducing frequent and uncontrolled urination |
| Bradycardia | abnormally low heartbeat |
| Cholinergic drugs | parasympathomimetic drugs that mimic the action of the parasympathetic nervous system. |
| Deficiency | lacking an adequate amount |
| Diuretics | medications that increase urine excretion |
| Electrolytes | minerals dissolved in the body fluids |
| Emollients | Medication used topically to protect or soothe minor dermatological conditions, such as diaper rash, abrasions, and minor burns. |
| GERD | A backward flow of gastric secretions into the esophagus causing inflammation and discomfort. GERD is treated with drugs to accelerate gastric emptying. |
| Gout | a form of arthritis in which uric acid crystals are deposited in and around joints |
| Heart failure | the inability of the heart to circulate blood effectively enough to meet the body's metabolic needs. |
| Herbals | plants or other substances occurring naturally that are available over the counter and not FDA regulated. |
| Histamine 2 blockers | Agents that block the histamine receptors found in the stomach to reduce gastric acid secretions. |
| Hyperkalemia | abnormally high potassium in the blood; can lead to cardiac arrhythmias. |
| Hypertension | high blood pressure |
| Hypokalemia | abnormally low blood potassium; can lead to cardiac arrhythmias |
| IBD | The term for a number of chronic, relapsing inflammatory diseases of the gastrointestinal tract of unknown etiology. |
| Ischemia | local deficiency of blood supply because of the obstruction of circulation to a part |
| Keratolytics | agents that promote loosening of scaling of the outer layer of the skin. |
| Laxatives | Drugs that promote evacuation of the intestine. |
| Minerals | chemical elements occurring in nature and in body fluids |
| Osmotic Agents | medications used to reduce intracranial or intraocular pressure |
| Overactive bladder frequency | having to urinate more than eight times in a 24 hour period |
| Overactive bladder urgency | the sudden need to urinate |
| Probiotics | Agents having favorable or health-promoting effect on living cells and tissues |
| Protectants | Medication used topically to protect or soothe minor dermatological conditions. |
| Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI) | Gastric antisecretory agent unrelated to H2 receptor antagonists used for short-term symptomatic relief of GERD, ulcers, heartburn, and erosive esophagitis. |
| Supplements | products intended for ingestion as an addition to the diet |
| Tachycardia | abnormally fast heartbeat |
| Uricosuric agents | promote urinary excretion of uric acid |
| Urinary analgesic | medication used to relieve burning, pain, and discomfort in the urinary tract mucosa |
| U.S. Pharmacopeia | notation on herbals or supplements indicating that the manufacturer followed the standards established by the USP |
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