Drug Classification Word Scramble
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Term | Definition |
Barbiturate | Type of sedative |
Benzodiazepine | CNA depressing agents with potential for abuse and/or dependence |
Beta Blocker | Blocks response to beta stimulation, resulting in decrease in heart rate, myocardial contractility, blood pressure and myocardial oxygen demand |
Bronchodilator | Acts to relive bronchospasms, used in the treatment of asthma |
Calcium Channel Blockers | Blocker prevents the movement of calcium ions through blocker slow channels. Causes a relaxing of the coronary arty smooth muscle and are used to control fat ventricular rated in patients with arterial flutter and atrial fibrillation |
Cardiac Glycoside | Used to treat mild to moderate heart failure |
Cephalosporin | Inhibits cell wall formation in bacteria |
Corticosteroid | A hormone secreted by the adrenal cortex that regulates the body's ability to handle stress, resist infections, relieve inflammation and manages autoimmune disorders |
Decongestant | Used to cause mucous membrane vasoconstriction, reduction of nasal passages drainage, and relief of stuffiness |
Diuretic | Increases urine production. Decreases blood pressure by decreasing blood volume by increasing the elimination of salts and water through urination |
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