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| Nervous System | Used for communication. Consists of the brain, spinal cord, and a system of nerons.
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| Antiepileptic | Reduces seizures
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| Parkinson Disease | Nerve cells in the brain that control movemant begin to degenerate and lose their ability to release dopamine.
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| Alzheimer Disease | Brain tissue begins to shrink in certain areas and never cells are lost.
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| Multiple Sclerosis | Lesions are created on the nerves causing muscle weakness.
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| Headaches | Consist, throbbing, dull or severe pain that may be on one side or throughout the head.
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| Neuropathic Pain | The persistent stimulation pf nerve fibers or nerve damage that causes pain without prsseure or being touched.
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| Antidepressants | Increases the neurotranmitters, serotonin and norepinephrine to balance the transmitters
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| Bipolar Disorder | Extreme mood swings from angry, overly excited, and depresstion.
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| Anxiety | The feeling of being powerless and unable to cope with stressful situations resulting in out of proportion worrying.
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| Antipsychotics | A menatl disorder in which a persons ability to recognize reality is distorted.
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| Sedative and Hypnotic | Sedatives reduce stress and produce a calming effect. Hypnotics produce sleep and drowsiness. used in sleep disorders.
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| Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder | Difficulty staying focused and paying attention.
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| Cardovascular System | The transportation system. Consists of the heart, blood vessels, veins, and the blood.
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| Cholestrol Lowering Agents | Drugs used to lower Low Density Lipoprotein and increase High Density Lipoproteins.
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| High Blood Pressure Agents | Drugs used to reduce blood pressure.
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| Diuretics | Decrease blood volume by decreasing blood volume.
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| Beta Blockers | Decreases the volume of blood pumped by each contraction of the heart.
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| Ace Inhibitor and Angiotensin Receptor Blockers | Blocks blood vessel constriction and salt/ water retention
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| Calcium Channel Blockers | Slows the movement of calcium in and out of the cells, slowing heart rate.
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| Vasodilators | effects nerve pathways to dilate blood vessels and reduce blood pressure.
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| Nitrates | Increase the oxygen to the heart, dilate arterial and venous blood vessels.
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| Digoxin | Increases the force of the heart, while decreasing the rate.
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| Antiarrhthmic | Irregular heartbeats or abnormal heart rhythms.
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| Respiratory System | Brings air into the body. Consists of the upper airways, the respiratory tract, and the lungs.
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| Bronchodilators | Opens up the airways and makes it easier to breath.
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| Corticosteroids | Suppresses inflammation and the immune response in the body.
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| Leukotriene Modifiers | Causes the muscles in the bronchioles to relax and reduce inflammation.
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| Mast Cell Stabilizers | Stabilizes the cell wall to reduce the need for Beta2 Agonists and symptoms.
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| Cough and Cold products | Aimed at reducing the symptoms of the common cold.
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| Musculoskeletal System | The framework of 206 bones and 600 muscles to create the skeleton.
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| Osteoporosis Agents | Decreases the reabsorption of calcium and phosphorus and those that increase the deposition of calcium and phosphorus.
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| Anti-Inflammatory | Used to reduce the symptoms of an unneeded response to infection or truma.
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| Skeletal Muscle Relaxants | Used to treat muscle pains and spasms.
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| Analgesics | Relieves pain by altering the way the brain recieves and interprets pain from the nerves.
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| Endocrine System | Glands that release chemical substances into the blood to maintain hormones, energy and regulate growth and development.
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| Insulin | Controls the level of blood glucose (sugar) in the body.
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| Oral Antidiabetic Agents | Controls the level of blood glucose (sugar) in Type 2 Diabetes.
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| Thyroid Agents | Influnences the rate of metabolism and the development of the body.
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| Immune System | Provides constant protection against invasion by foreign substances or organisms.
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| Antihistamines | Blocks the bodys response to histamines to reduce symptoms of allergies.
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| Nasal Corticosteroids | Used for rhinitis and other allergic/ inflammatory conditions of the nose.
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| Vaccines | Passive immunity is when the body is given the antibodies after the exposure to a disease. Active immunity is the bodys own immune response being stimulated.
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| Gastrointestinal System | The digestive system. Removes soild waste from the body.
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| Antacids | Neutralize existing acid in the stomach.
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| Histamine 2 Receptor Antagonists | Reduce the output of acid from the stomach.
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| Proton Pump Inhibitors | Prevents the production of acid in the stomach.
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| Antimetic (Anti-Nausea) Agents | Helps to control or prevent nausea and vomiting.
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| Inflammatory Bowel Disease Agents | Focus on treating the symptoms.
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| Antidiarrheal | Slows the passage of the intestinal contents to allow absorption of water and electrolytes.
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| Laxatives | Used to treat constipation.
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| Urinary System | Removes liquid toxins from the body. Consists of the kidney, ureters, the bladder, and the urethra.
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| Over Active Bladder Agents | Anticholinergic drugs that blocks detrusor muscle contractions.
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| The Eyes | Fluid filled structures: Outer layer - Cornea, Middle Layer - Iris, Inner Layer - Retina.
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| Conjunctivitis | Inflammation of the lining of the eye. Medications reduce symptoms.
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| Glaucoma | Reduces the pressure in the eye by increasing the discharge of fluid.
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| The Ears | Hearing and Balance. 3 Sections: The external, The Middle, and the Inner.
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| Otics | Effective for impacted ear wax, minor infections or irritation of the auditory canal.
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| Corticosteroid Topicals | Creams, ointments, and lotions available for a varity of skin conditions.
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| Agents to treat Dandruff, seborrhea, and Psoriasis | Available as shampoos, bath additives, ointments, creams and lotions.
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| Agents to treat Lice and Scabies | Parasites in the hair or on skin.
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| Agents to treat Acne | Lesions called Comedones appear on the skin.
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| Women's Health | Consists of the vulva, vagina, the uterus, the fallopian tubes, the ovaries, and the breasts.
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| Contraceptives | Manipulates the levels of hormones to prevent pregnancy.
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| Fertility agents | Used to increase the liklihood of getting pregnant.
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| Hormone Replacement Therapy | Used to treat vasomotor symptoms, vaginal atrophy during menopause, and the prevention and treatment of Osteoporosis.
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| Men's Health | The visible parts of men are the penis and the scrotum, while inside are the prostate gland.
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| Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy | A noncancerous enlargement of the prostate gland.
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| Erectile Dysfunction | Medications to achieve an erection.
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| Anti- Infectives | Invasion of tissue by bacteria, antivirals, and antifungals.
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| Antibiotics | Used when the body's defenses need help fighting an infection.
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| Penicillin | First antibiotic.
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| Cephaloporin | Resistant to some bacteria that kills penicillin.
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| Carbapenems and Monobactams | Used when other antibiotics don't work.
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| Macrolides | Useful against organims that cause respiratory infections.
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| Sulfonamides | Useful against bacteria that causes respiratory, urinary tract and ear infections.
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| Tetracyclines | Only inhibit the reproduction of organisms (bacteriostatic).
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| Aminoglycosides | Kills many organisms, including hospital acquired organisms.
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| Fluoroquinolones | Useful in treating infections on penicillin allergic patients.
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| Clindamycin | Effective against organisms found on the skin and in the mouth.
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| Metronidazole | Effective against anaerobic bacteria, bacteria that grows without oxygen.
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| Vancomycin | Used in nursing home or hospital infections and to treat infections of the heart.
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| Antitubercular Drugs | Used for the provention and treatment of Tuberculosis (TB).
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| Antivirals | Decreases the symptoms of viruses and HIV related infections.
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| Antiviral Agents | Used to decrease the symptoms, and prevent viruses.
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| HIV Agents | Inhibits HIV into becoming AIDS and treats opportunistic infections.
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| Antifungal | Used to treat systematic funagl infections.
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| The Hematologic System | Medications and diseases of the blood.
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| Blood Products | Stimulates cell growth in weakened immune systems.
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| Anticoagulants | Blood thinners used to prevent fatal blood clots from forming.
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| Thrombolytic | Used to break apart already formed blood clots in emergencies.
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| Chemotherapy Agents | Used to kill cancer cells that are left after the bulk of the tumor has been removed.
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| IV Chemotherapy | Regimens, a combination of drugs used in the hospital.
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| Oral Chemotherapy | Gives patients the ability to have treatment at home.
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| Nutritinoal and Dietary Supplements | Essential to normal tissue growth, muscle contractions and nerve conduction.
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| Vitamins | Essential for normal tissue growth, maintenance and functions.
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| Minerals | Essential to muscle contraction, nerve conduction, water and acid balance.
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| Herbs | Used as alternative medicine.
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