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1405 Module 9 Medications

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Adrenergic
Adrenalin; working on epinephrine; stimulates the sympathetic nerves and causes vasoconstriction
Analgesics/Narcotics
Relieves pain, can cause numbness and induce a state of unconsciousness
Analgesics/Antipyretics
Relieves pain and reduces fever, non steroidal anti inflammatory
Benzodiazepines
anti anxiety with amnesia effects
Antiarrhythmics
suppress abnormal rhythms of the heart
Antibiotics
inhibits or destroys bacteria
Antiamebicide
anti fungal
Sulfomamides
sulfur based antibacterial drug
Anticoagulant
prevents blood clots
Anticoagulant antagonist
reverses the effects of an anticoagulant, promotes blood clot formation
Antiemetics
reduce anxiety; nausea and vomiting
Antihypertensive
used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension)
Cholinergic
stimulates the parasympathetic nervous system; contracts smooth muscles, dilates blood vessels, increases bodily secretions, and slows the heart rate
Antimuscarinic (Anticholinergic)
inhibits/limits salivation, reduce bodily secretions; block cholinergic effects
Coagulant
promotes clot formation
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