drug categories and actions Flashcards
1
Q
analgesic
A
relieves mild to severe pain
2
Q
anesthetic
A
prevents sensation of pain
3
Q
antacid/antiulcer
A
neutralizes stomach acid
4
Q
anthelmintic
A
kills, paralyzes, or inhibits the growth of parasitic worms
5
Q
antidysrythmic (antiarrhythmic)
A
normalizes heartbeat
6
Q
antiasthmatic
A
treats or prevents asthma attacks
7
Q
antibiotics (antibacterial)
A
kills bacterial microorganisms or inhibits their growth
8
Q
anticoagulant
A
prevents blood form clotting
9
Q
anticonvulsant
A
relieves or controls seizures
10
Q
antidepressant
A
relieves depression
11
Q
antidiabetic
A
treats diabetes by reducing glucose
12
Q
antidiarrheal
A
relieves diarrhea
13
Q
antiemetic
A
prevents or relieves nausea and vomiting
14
Q
antifungal
A
kills or inhibits growth of fungi
15
Q
antihistamine
A
counteracts the effects of histamine and relieves allergic symptoms
