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