Drug Categories 4 Flashcards
(112 cards)
1
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a drug applied to teeth to reduce the incidence of cavities
A
Dental Caries Prophylactic
2
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Sodium Fluoride
A
Dental Caries Prophylactic drug
3
Q
a drug applied to the teeth to reduce the sensitivity of exposed subenamel dentin
A
Dentin Desensitizer
4
Q
Potassium Nitrate
A
Dentin Desensitizer drug
5
Q
a drug that inhibits melanin production in the skin; it is used to induce general dipigmentation in certain splotchy depigmentended condition
A
Depigmenting Agent
6
Q
Vitiligo
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Depigmenting Agent drug
7
Q
Hydroquinone
A
Depigmenting Agent drug
8
Q
an emulsifying agent used as a cleanser
A
Detergent
9
Q
Hexachlorophene liquid soap
A
Detergent
10
Q
a drug used to determine the functional state of a body organ or to determine the presence of a disease
A
Diagnostic Aid
11
Q
Peptavlon
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Diagnostic Aid
12
Q
Gastric secretion Indicator
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Diagnostic Aid
13
Q
Fluorescein sodium
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Diagnostic Aid
14
Q
Corneal trauma indicator
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Diagnostic Aid
15
Q
a drug that promotes digestion, usually by supplementing a gastrointestinal enzyme
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Digestive aid
16
Q
Pancreatin
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Digestive aid
17
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an agent that destroys microorganisms on contact and is suitable for sterilizing inanimate objects
A
Disinfectant
18
Q
Formaldehyde solution
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Disinfectant
19
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a drug that promotes renal excretion of electrolytes and water; it is useful in treating generalized edema
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Diuretic
20
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Furosemide
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Diuretic
21
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Hydrochlorothiazide
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Diuretic
22
Q
Triamterene
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Diuretic
23
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Potassium- sparing
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Diuretic
24
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a drug that activates dopamine receptors, for example to inhibit anterior pituitary secretion of prolactin
A
Dopamine Receptor Agonist
25
a drug that induces vomiting; it is useful in expelling ingested but unabsorbed poisons
Emetic
26
Ipecac syrup
Emetic
27
a topical drug, especially an oil or fat, used to soften the skin and make it more pliable
Emollient
28
cold cream
Emollient
29
a drug that blocks endothelin receptors for treatment of a number of diseases, including pulmonary arterial hypertension
Endothelin Receptor Antagonist
30
a molecule that catalyzes a chemical reaction
Enzyme
31
a growth factor that stimulates cell growth, proliferation, and differentiation by binding to its receptor EGFR
Epidermal Growth Factor
32
a plant principle derived from the fungus Claviceps purpurea grown on rye or other grains
Ergot Alkaloid
33
Ergonovide
Ergot Alkaloid
34
Uterine Contractant
Ergot Alkaloid
35
Ergotamine
Ergot Alkaloid
36
Migraine theraphy
Ergot Alkaloid
37
a hormone that stimulates and maintains female reproductive organs and sex characteristics and functions in the uterine cycle
Estrogen
38
Ethinyl estradiol
Estrogen
39
a drug that increases respiratory tract secretions, lower their viscosity, and promotes removal
Expectorant
40
Guaifenesin
Expectorant
41
a drug that promotes defecation by softening the feces
Fecal Softener
42
Docusate sodium
Fecal Softener
43
a drug that promotes ovulation in women of low fertility or spermatogenesis in men of low fertility
Fertility agent
44
Clomiphene
Fertility agent
45
an enzyme drug used topically to hydrolyze the exudates of infected and inflammatory lesions
Fibrinolytic Proteolytic
46
Fibrinolysim
Fibrinolytic Proteolytic
47
Desoxyribonuclease
Fibrinolytic Proteolytic
48
Bovine
Fibrinolytic Proteolytic
49
a drug that acts to stimulate or increase the action at the GABA receptor producing typically sedative effects, and may cause other effects such as anxiolytic and muscle relaxant effect
GABA Agonist
50
a drug used to initiate lactation after childbirth
Galactokinetic
51
Oxytocin Nasal Spray
Galactokinetic
52
a drug that inhibits the secretion of gastric acid, as shown by the proton pump inhibitors
Gastric Acid Secretion Inhibitor
53
a drug that increase gastrointestinal motility by increasing the frequency of contractions in the small intestine or making them stronger, without disrupting their rhythm
Gastroprokinetic
54
an adrenocortical hormone that regulates organic metabolism and inhibits inflammatory response
Glucocorticoid
55
Betamethasone
Glucocorticoid
56
Prednisone
Glucocorticoid
57
a drug that wil block the action of glutamic acid/ glutamate
Glutamate inhibitor
58
a drug that supplies the gonad stimulating actions of follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and/ or luteinizing hormone (LH); it is used to promote fertility
Gonadotropin
59
a drug that duplicates endogenous growth hormone; it is used in children to treat growth failure due to the lack of growth hormone
Growth hormone, Human
60
Somatrem
Growth hormone, Human
61
a drug used as an antidote to poisoning with toxic metals such as arsenic and mercury
Heavy Metal Antagonist
62
Dimercaprol
Heavy Metal Antagonist
63
a drug that promotes hemoglobin formation by supplying iron
Hematinic
64
Ferrous sulfate
Hematinic
65
a vitamin that stimulates the formation of blood cells; it is useful in treating vitamin-deficiency anemia
Hematopoietic
66
Cyanocobalamin
Hematopoietic
67
a drug that improves the flow properties of blood y reducing viscosity
Hemorheologic agent
68
Pentoxifylline
Hemorheologic agent
69
a drug applied to a bleeding surface to promote clotting or to serve as a clot matrix
Hemostatic, Local
70
Thrombin
Hemostatic, Local
71
Clot promoter
Hemostatic, Local
72
Oxidized cellulose
Hemostatic, Local
73
a drug that stops bleeding by inhibiting systemic fibrinolysis
Hemostatic, Systemic
74
Aminocaproic acid
Hemostatic, Systemic
75
a drug used to combat the histamine-induced symptoms of allergy; an antihistamine
Histamine H1, Receptor Antagonist
76
Diphenhydramine
Histamine H1, Receptor Antagonist
77
Hydrochloride
Histamine H1, Receptor Antagonist
78
a drug that inhibits histamine-mediated gastric acid secretion; it is used to treat peptic and duodenal ulcers
Histamine H2, Receptor Antagonist
79
Famotidine
Histamine H2, Receptor Antagonist
80
a drug that inhibits the rate-controlling enzyme of the mevalonate pathway, the metabolic pathway that produces cholesterol and other isoprenoids
HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitor
81
a drug that duplicates the action of a physiological cell regulator
Hormone
82
Insulin
Hormone
83
Estradiol
Hormone
84
Thyroxine
Hormone
85
an antiepileptic drug that contains the hydantoin moiety in its chemical structure
Hydantoin
86
Phenytoin sodium
Hydantoin
87
an enzyme drug that promotes the diffusion of other injected drug through connective tissues
Hydrolytic, Injectable
88
Hyaluronidase
Hydrolytic, Injectable
89
a drug that elevates blood glucose level
Hyperglycemic
90
Glucagon
Hyperglycemic
91
a central nervous system depressant used to induce sleep
Hypnotic
92
Eszopiclone
Hypnotic
93
Flurazepam
Hypnotic
94
Zolpidem tartarate
Hypnotic
95
a condition of low blood sugar
Hypoglycemic
96
a drug that lowers arterial blood pressure, especially the elevated diastolic pressure, especially the elevated diastolic pressure of hypertension
Hypotensive
97
metoprolol
Hypotensive
98
atenolol
Hypotensive
99
an antigen that induces antibody production against a pathogenic microorganism; it is used to provide permanent but delayed protection against infection
Immunizing Agent, Active
100
Tetanus toxoid
Immunizing Agent, Active
101
a drug containing antibodies against a pathogenic microorganism; it is used to provide immediate but temporary protection against infection
Immunizing agent, Passive
102
Tetanus Immune globulin
Immunizing agent, Passive/ Immunoglobulin
103
Rabies Immune globulin
Immunizing agent, Passive/ Immunoglobulin
104
antibody protein derived from blood serum; it is used to confer passive immunity to infectious disease
Immunoglobulin
105
a drug that inhibits immune response to foreign materials; it is used to suppress rejection of tissue grafts
Immunosuppressant
106
Azathioprine
Immunosuppressant
107
a drug that increase the contractile strength of heart muscle; a cardiotonic
Inotropic Agent
108
Digoxin
Inotropic Agent
109
Digitoxin
Inotropic Agent
110
Dopamine
Inotropic Agent
111
a drug in the gastrointestinal tract that takes up ions present in a toxic amount with an equivalent release of nontoxic ions
Ion exchange Resin
112
Sodium polystyrene sulfonate
Ion exchange Resin
