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PharmacologyBasics
Adrenergic
Action
-
CORRECT
ANSWER-Constricts
blood
vessels,
narrows
vessel
lumen
Analgesic
-
CORRECT
ANSWER-Lessens
brain
sensory
function,
provides
pain
relief
Anesthetic
-
CORRECT
ANSWER-Produces
insensibility
to
pain
Animal
sources
-
CORRECT
ANSWER-Drugs
like
adrenaline,
insulin,
and
hormones
from
animals
Antacid
-
CORRECT
ANSWER-Decreases
stomach
acidity,
treats
hyperacidity
Antagonism
-
CORRECT
ANSWER-One
drug
reduces
the
effect
of
another
Antianxiety
-
CORRECT
ANSWER-Reduces
anxiety,
muscle
tension
Antibiotic
-
CORRECT
ANSWER-Kills
or
inhibits
microorganism
growth
Anticholinergic
-
CORRECT
ANSWER-Reduces
smooth
muscle
spasm,
dries
secretions
Anticoagulant
-
CORRECT
ANSWER-Delays
blood
clotting,
prevents
clots
Antidepressant
-
CORRECT
ANSWER-Treats
depression,
elevates
mood
Antiemetic
-
CORRECT
ANSWER-Prevents
and
relieves
nausea,
vomiting
Antiepileptic
-
CORRECT
ANSWER-Reduces
brain
stimulation,
treats
convulsive
disorders
Antifungal
-
CORRECT
ANSWER-Slows
fungal
growth,
treats
infections
Antihistamine
-
CORRECT
ANSWER-Relieves
allergies,
prevents
ulcers
Antihypertensive
-
CORRECT
ANSWER-Reduces
blood
pressure,
controls
arteries
Antiinflammatory
-
CORRECT
ANSWER-Treats
arthritic,
inflammatory
disorders
Antineoplastic
-
CORRECT
ANSWER-Inhibits
cancer
cell
development
Antipruritic
-
CORRECT
ANSWER-Relieves
itching
from
allergies,
exposures
Antipyretic
-
CORRECT
ANSWER-Reduces
body
temperature,
fever
Antispasmodic
-
CORRECT
ANSWER-Relieves
musculoskeletal
spasms
Antitussive
-
CORRECT
ANSWER-Suppresses
nonproductive
cough Bioterrorism
-
CORRECT
ANSWER-Use
of
biological
weapons
to
create
fear,
treated
with
antibiotics
Biotransformation
-
CORRECT
ANSWER-Inactivation
process
of
drugs,
often
in
the
liver
Bronchodilator
-
CORRECT
ANSWER-Relaxes
bronchial
smooth
muscle,
treats
asthma
Cathartic
-
CORRECT
ANSWER-Increases
bowel
evacuation,
acts
as
a
laxative
Chemical
name
-
CORRECT
ANSWER-Describes
the
drug's
chemical
structure
Contraceptive
-
CORRECT
ANSWER-Inhibits
conception,
aids
in
family
planning
Controlled
Substance
Prescriptions
-
CORRECT
ANSWER-Must
include
patient
and
physician
details,
DEA
number,
and
amount
prescribed
Controlled
Substances
Act
of
1970
-
CORRECT
ANSWER-Regulates
drugs
with
abuse
potential
Curative
-
CORRECT
ANSWER-Drugs
like
antibiotics
that
cure
diseases
Decongestant
-
CORRECT
ANSWER-Relieves
nasal
congestion
Diagnostic
-
CORRECT
ANSWER-Drug
use
for
tests
like
stress
tests
or
PFT
Diuretic
-
CORRECT
ANSWER-Increases
urinary
output,
decreases
blood
pressure
Drug
absorption
-
CORRECT
ANSWER-Process
of
a
drug
entering
the
body's
fluids
Drug
abuse
-
CORRECT
ANSWER-Misuse
or
dependency
on
prescription,
OTC,
or
illegal
drugs
Drug
Abuse
Programs
-
CORRECT
ANSWER-Programs
to
address
drug
abuse
symptoms
Drug
classification
-
CORRECT
ANSWER-Categorizing
drugs
based
on
their
purpose
or
action
Drug
distribution
-
CORRECT
ANSWER-Transporting
a
drug
from
administration
site
to
target
tissue
Drug
elimination
-
CORRECT
ANSWER-Process
of
excreting
a
drug
from
the
body
Drug
Enforcement
Agency
(DEA)
-
CORRECT
ANSWER-Monitors
and
enforces
drug
regulations
Drug
half-life
-
CORRECT
ANSWER-Time
for
drug
concentration
to
decrease
by
50%
Drug
reference
materials
-
CORRECT
ANSWER-Sources
providing
drug
information
like
action,
dosage,
and
contraindications
Drug
side
effects
-
CORRECT
ANSWER-Undesirable
drug
actions
Emergency
drugs
-
CORRECT
ANSWER-Medications
for
immediate
use
in
critical
situations
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