The Nervous System Definitions Flashcards
Define Analgesic.
A drug given for relief of pain.
Define Narcotic Analgesic.
A pain relief agent derived from the opium poppy that is given for severe pain.
Define Non-Narcotic Analgesic Antipyretic.
A pain reliever with fever reducing properties that is given for relief of mild to moderate pain.
Define Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug (NSAID).
[Non-Narcotic Anti-Inflammatory Analgesic]
A pain reliever with inflammatory reducing properties.
Define Anticonvulsant.
Drug used for treatment of seizures.
Define Parasympatholytic.
An agent that blocks the action of acetylcholine (anticholinergic).
Define Anxiolytic.
An agent that is used to reduce muscle tension and anxiety.
Define Non-Barbiturate Sedative Hypnotic.
An agent used to induce drowsiness and sleep in the short-term management of insomnia.
Define Antipsychotic.
An agent used to reduce mental tension and anxiety related to psychotic disorders.
Define General Anesthetic.
An agent used to induce unconsciousness, relieve pain, and produce muscle relaxation/suppressed reflexes.
Define Local Anesthetic.
An agent used to produce loss of sensation in a limited area of the body by interfering with the nerve impulse transmission.
Define Antidepressant.
An agent given to relieve depression.
Define Antihistamine.
An agent used to treat allergic reactions and post-operative nausea and vomiting; blocks histamine action.
