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HOSA pharmacology Exam/78 Questions and Answers
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HOSA pharmacology Exam/78 Questionsand Answers
analgesic - -agent that relieves pain without causing loss of consciousness
(Tylenol, Advil, Motrin)\
-anesthetic - -produces lack of feeling either local or general depending
upon type and how administered (lidocaine, Xylocaine, Novocain)\
-antacid - -neutralizes acid (Amphojel, Gelusil, Mylanta, Milk of Magnesia)\
-anthelmintics - -used to treat worm infections\
-anti-impotence - -used to treat erectile dysfunction\
-anti-infective - -kills and inhibits growth of bacteria\
-anti-inflammatory - -prevents inflammation (Advil, Motrin, Naprosyn)\
-antianemic - -prevents or cures anemia\
-antianginal - -prevents or relieves angina attacks\
-antianxiety - -relieves anxiety and muscle tension (Librium, Valium)\
-antiarrhythmic - -controls cardiac arrhythmias (lidocaine HCl, Xylocaine,
Inderal)\
-antibiotic - -destroys or inhibits growth of microorganisms (Kelfin,
Rocephin, Pentids, penicillins, Augmentin)\
-anticholinergic - -blocks parasympathetic nerve impulses; decreases oral
and respiratory secretions (atropine, Artane)\
-anticoagulant - -prevents or delays blood clotting (heparin, warfarin,
Coumadin)\
-anticonvulsant - -prevents or relieves convulsions / seizures (Tegretol,
Zarontin, Dilantin)\
-antidepressant - -prevents or relieves symptoms of depression (Tofranil,
Marplan, Nardil)\
-antidiabetic - -used to manage diabetes\
, -antidiarrheal - -prevents or relieves diarrhea; inhibits peristalsis and
reduces fecal volume (Keopectate, Lomotil, Pepto-Bismol)\
-antidote - -counteracts poisons and their effects (Narcan)\
-antidysrhythmic - -controls and prevents cardiac dysrhythmias\
-antiemetic - -prevents or relieves nausea and vomiting (Dramamine,
Marinol, Phenergan, Reglan, Tigan)\
-antiflatulent - -relieves gas and bloating in GI tract\
-antifungal - -kills or inhibits growth of fungi (Diflucan, Lamisil, Lotrimin,
Monistat, Nizoral, Terazol)
-antigout - -inhibits production of uric acid\
-antihistamine - -acts to prevent the action of histamine (allergies) (Allegra,
Benadryl, Dimetane)\
-antihyperlipidemic - -used to lower abnormally high blood levels of fatty
substances (lipids). (Lipitor, Lopid, Mevacor, Nicobid, Zocor)\
-antihypertensive - -prevents or controls high blood pressure (Catapres,
Aldomet, Lopressor)\
-antimanic - -used for treatment of manic episode of manic-depressive and
bipolar disorder (lithium)\
-antimigraine - -causes vasoconstriction in large intracranial arteries\
-antineoplastic - -prevents the replication of neoplastic cells; used to treat
tumors (Myleran, Cytoxan)\
-antiparkinsonian - -used for palliative relief of major symptoms of
Parkinson disease (L-Dopamine, Requip, Symmetrel, Tasar)\
-antiprotozoal - -destroys protozoa\
-antipsychotic - -used to treat psychotic disorders\
-antipyretic - -reduces fever (Tylenol, aspirin)\
-antiretroviral - -used to manage HIV infections\
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