18 - Common Drugs & Their Uses Flashcards
1
Q
analgesic
A
create analgesia
2
Q
antipyretic
A
fever reducer
3
Q
anesthetics
A
create an absence of pain or sensation
4
Q
antibiotics
A
bacteridical (bacteria killer)
5
Q
anivirals
A
virus killer (vir’s)
6
Q
antifungals
A
fungus killers
7
Q
antineoplastics
A
inhibit the growth of cancer cells
8
Q
white blood cell that helps the body defend against bacteria and diseased cells
A
lymphocytes
9
Q
antihypertensives
A
blood pressure meds
10
Q
anticoagulants
A
thin the blood
11
Q
antianginals
A
cardiac arrest
12
Q
antiahrrythmics
A
regulate heart rate
13
Q
antihyperlipidemics
A
high cholesterol (statins)
