Medicinal Actions

Question 1

Alterative

Answer 1

A gentle nutritive eliminative agent that alters function gradually toward health

Question 2

Analgesic

Answer 2

Diminishes pain

Question 3

Anodyne

Answer 3

Relieves pain

Question 4

Anthelmintic

Answer 4

expels/destroys intestinal helminths (worms)

Question 5

Antiemetic

Answer 5

relieves nausea and vomiting

Question 6

Antipyretic

Answer 6

prevents or reduces fever

Question 7

Antiseptic

Answer 7

inhibits growth of microbes

Question 8

Antispasmodic

Answer 8

reduces the intensity of spasticity, tremor, or cramps

Question 9

Antitussive

Answer 9

Relieves coughing

Question 10

Aperient

Answer 10

gentle stimulant to the bowels - mild laxative

Question 11

Aphrodisiac

Answer 11

stimulates sexual desire or arousal

Question 12

Astringent

Answer 12

contracts tissue, reducing bleeding or fluid exudate

Question 13

Balsam

Answer 13

healing or soothing agent, usually made from a tree resin

Question 14

Bitter

Answer 14

stimulates gastric, pancreatic, and GB juices as well as motility due to its bitter taste

Question 15

Cardiac

Answer 15

exerts effects on the heart

Question 16

Carminative

Answer 16

soothes digestive upset and helps to expel gas

Question 17

Cathartic

Answer 17

very strong laxative

Question 18

Cholagogue

Answer 18

increases the flow of bile into the intestines

Question 19

Choleretic

Answer 19

increases the production of bile

Question 20

Corrigent

Answer 20

a substance added to modify a medicinal preparation, usually by adding flavor

Question 21

Demulcent

Answer 21

a mucilaginous substance that soothes tissue, particularly mucous membranes

Question 22

Depurative

Answer 22

cleanses and purifies the system, particularly the blood

Question 23

Diaphoretic

Answer 23

promotes respiration

Question 24

Diuretic

Answer 24

increases the output of urine

Question 25

Emetic

Answer 25

induces vomiting

Question 26

Emmenagogue

Answer 26

promotes menstrual flow

Question 27

Emollient

Answer 27

moisturizes the skin

Question 28

Expectorant

Answer 28

promotes d/c of mucous from the lungs

Question 29

Galactagogue

Answer 29

activity of the production of milk by the mammary glands

Question 30

Hemostatic

Answer 30

Stops bleeding

Question 31

Hypnotic

Answer 31

Promotes sleep

Question 32

Hepatic

Answer 32

affects the liver

Question 33

Laxative

Answer 33

promotes defecation

Question 34

Narcotic

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relieves pain and induces sleep

Question 35

Nervine

Answer 35

calming or soothing to the nerves

Question 36

Purgative

Answer 36

strong laxative

Question 37

Restorative

Answer 37

restores normal physiological activity

Question 38

Rubefacient

Answer 38

local irritant that increases circulation and thus, erythema

Question 39

Sedative

Answer 39

calming to the nerves with reduced altertness

Question 40

Stimulant

Answer 40

enhances a physiologic process

Question 41

Stomachic

Answer 41

has an effect on the function of the stomach

Question 42

Styptic

Answer 42

astringent that stops bleeding

Question 43

Tonic

Answer 43

strengthens an organ, organ system, or the whole organism

Question 44

Vermicide

Answer 44

destroys helminths

Question 45

Vermifuge

Answer 45

stimulates the expulsion of heminths

Question 46

Vulnerary

Answer 46

heals wounds