Medication Types Word Scramble
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| Term | Definition |
| analgesics | relive pain |
| antacids/anti-ulcer | neutralize stomach acid |
| antibiotics | kill bacteria |
| anticholinergics | reduce bronchospasm |
| anticoagulants | delay blood clotting |
| anticonvulsants | prevent or control seizures |
| antidepressants | relieve depression |
| antidiarrheals | reduce diarrhea |
| antiemetics | reduce nausea, vomiting |
| antifungals | kill fungi |
| antihistamines | relieve allergies |
| antihypertensives | lower blood pressure |
| anti-inflammatories | reduce inflammation |
| antilipemics | lower cholesterol |
| antimigraine agents | relieve migraine headaches |
| anti-osteoporosis agents | improve bone density |
| antipsychotics | control psychotic symptoms |
| antipyretics | reduce fever |
| antispasmodics/muscle relaxants | reduce or prevent muscle spasms |
| antitussives/expectorants | control cough, promote elimination of mucus |
| antivirals | kill viruses |
| anxiolytics | reduce anxiety |
| bronchodilators | relax airway muscles |
| central nervous system stimulants | reduce hyperactivity |
| contraceptives | prevent pregnancy |
| decongestants | relive nasal congestion |
| diuretics | eliminate excess fluid |
| hormone replacement | stabilize hormone deficiencies |
| laxatives, stool softeners | promote bowel movements |
| oral hypoglycemics | reduce blood glucose |
| sedative-hypnotics | induce sleep/relaxation |
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