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CRMA Unit 2 Pg 14
Medication Classification Terms & Definitions
Term | Definition |
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Amphetamine | Cerebral stimulant |
Analgesic | pain reliever |
Antacid | prevents or relieves gastric distress |
Antianxiety (Benzodiazepines) | prevents or relieves anxiety |
Antiarrhythmic (Heart Rhythm Regulators) | prevents or relieves irregular heartbeat |
Antiasthmatic (Bronchodilator) | prevents or relieves respiratory distress |
Antibiotic | resolves infection |
Anticoagulant | prevents blood clotting |
Anticonvulsant (Antiepileptics) | prevents or controls seizures |
Antidepressant | prevents or relieves the symptoms of depression |
Antidiabetic | controls diabetes, decreases blood sugar |
Antidiarrheal | controls diarrhea |
Antiemetic | controls nausea and vomiting |
Antifungal | resolves fungal infection |
Antihistamine | relieve allergic symptoms |
Antihyperlipidemic | decreases cholesterol and triglycerides |
Antihypertensive | controls high blood pressure |
Anti-inflammatory: Steroid | Decreases inflammation, swelling, pain; naturally occurring hormone |
Anti-inflammatory: NSAID | Non Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug, synthetic |
Anti-ovulant | prevents ovulation, birth control medication |
Antiparkinson | controls tremors which are symptoms of Parkinson's disease |
Antipruritic | relieves itching |
Antipsychotic (Neuroleptics) | controls systems of psychotic diseases such as schizophrenia |
Antipyretic | reduces fever |
Antispasmodic | prevents muscle spasms |
Antitussive (Cough Suppressant) | relieves cough |
Cardiac Drugs | drugs which slow and regulate the heartbeat |
Coagulants | causes blood to clot |
Decongestant | relieves congestion |
Diuretic | relieves fluid retention |
Electrolyte Supplement | replaces depleted body chemicals |
Emetic | causes vomiting |
Expectorant | loosens secretions so they can be coughed up |
Hormonal Replacements | replaces hormones in the body |
Hypnotic (Sedative) | causes sleep |
Laxative (Cathartic) | causes bowel movement |
Miotic | causes constriction of the pupil of the eye |
Muscle Relaxant | Relaxes skeletal muscle |
Psychotropic | any mind altering drug, i.e. antipsychotic, antidepressant, anti-anxiety, hypnotics |
Stool Softener | draws fluid into the GI tracts to soften stool |
Sulfa Drugs | treats urinary tract infection |
Vaccine | prevents disease |
Vasodilator | relaxes and dilates blood vessels |
Vitamin Supplement | replaces vitamins |