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Drug definations
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Calcium channel blockers | inhibit calcium and cause blood vessels to open |
| NSAIDS | Produces Anti-inflammatory, Anti-pyretic, and Analegsics |
| Adrenocortical Steroids | The Adrenal cortex produces 3 major groups od hormones called steroids: mineralocorticosteroids, glucocorticoids, sex hormones |
| Beta Blockers | slight decrease in Blood pressure |
| Antiarrhythmic | Rhythemic impulses causes heart to beat; slow down (bradycardia), speed up (tachycardia) |
| Anti-infectives | Either kill (bacteriocidal) or inhibit the growth of disease (bacteriostatic) |
| Aminogylcosides | Antibiotics; they are nephrotoxic (Kidney) and ototoxic(ear) therefore kidney function must be monotired |
| Antifungals-systemic | hepatotoxic (Liver) liver function and enzymes must be monitored |
| Erythromycins | macrolide Antibiotics irritationg to stomach, should be taken with food. commonly prescribed to patients allergic to penecillin |
| Tetracyclines | Antacids containing AL or MG, calcium foods or iron decrease absorption. Outdated can cause kidney damage. not taken last half pregnancy or children under 8. Cause photosensitivity and bad sunburns. |
| Sulfonamides | Class of antibiotics known as sulfa drugs |
| Antituberculars | For TB, sometimes as many as 5 drugs being taken at 1 time, also know as TB cocktail.Therapy ranges from 6 months to 2 years. |
| Anticholinergic | drugs used to decrease secretions in GI system and block cholinergic stimulation in the heart. increases heart rate decreases bladder muscle spasms, decrease respiratory secretions |
| Neuromuscular Blocking Agents | Paralysis of the diaphragm will cause apnea (A=without) (Pnea=breathing) paralyses heart muscle used for open heart surgery |
| Anticoagulants | Never take if allergic to asprin. stop or slow clotting of Blood. Clotting causes stroke(brain) myocardial infarction(heart),and thrombophiebitis(vein) |
| Anticonvulsants | Epilepsy, three agents valproic Acid, carbamazepine and lamotrigine. Mood stabilizers must never be withdrawn abruptly. |
| Antidiabetic Agents | pancreas produces insulin, a lack of insulin is diabetes. 2 types of diabetics (Type 1) insulin dependant who do not produce enough insulin and require daily injections (Type 2 ) non-insulin dependant produce very little insulin. |
| Antiemetic Agents | control nausea and vomiting (n&V) |
| Antihypertensive | Blood pressure (Pressure during relaxation of the heart) greater than 140/90 |
| Diuretics | increase urinary excretion of sodium and water away from the heart |
| Ace Inhibitors | Angiotensin converting enzyme, increase and lowers blood pressure |
| Antiparkinsonian Agents | parkinson's disease progressive disorder of muscle movement |
| Bronchodilators | Increase heart rate while dialiting airway. Relax smooth muscle used to treat asthma |
| Irritants | irritate smooth muscle,increase muscular activity |
| Bulk-Forming | moisten contents of stool |
| Anti Anxiety Agents | Reduce Anxiety "Do not drink Alcohol" |
| Antipsychotics | Schizophrenia, delusions, and hallucinations |
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