HOSA pharmacology Questions and Answers scored A

HOSA pharmacology Questions and Answers scored A analgesic - ANS- agent that relieves pain without causing loss of consciousness (Tylenol, Advil, Motrin) anesthetic - ANS- produces lack of feeling either local or general depending upon type and how administered (lidocaine, Xylocaine, Novocain) antacid - ANS- neutralizes acid (Amphojel, Gelusil, Mylanta, Milk of Magnesia) anthelmintics - ANS- used to treat worm infections anti-impotence - ANS- used to treat erectile dysfunction anti-infective - ANS- kills and inhibits growth of bacteria anti-inflammatory - ANS- prevents inflammation (Advil, Motrin, Naprosyn) antianemic - ANS- prevents or cures anemia antianginal - ANS- prevents or relieves angina attacks antianxiety - ANS- relieves anxiety and muscle tension (Librium, Valium) antiarrhythmic - ANS- controls cardiac arrhythmias (lidocaine HCl, Xylocaine, Inderal) antibiotic - ANS- destroys or inhibits growth of microorganisms (Kelfin, Rocephin, Pentids, penicillins, Augmentin) anticholinergic - ANS- blocks parasympathetic nerve impulses; decreases oral and respiratory secretions (atropine, Artane) anticoagulant - ANS- prevents or delays blood clotting (heparin, warfarin, Coumadin) anticonvulsant - ANS- prevents or relieves convulsions / seizures (Tegretol, Zarontin, Dilantin) antidepressant - ANS- prevents or relieves symptoms of depression (Tofranil, Marplan, Nardil) antidiabetic - ANS- used to manage diabetes antidiarrheal - ANS- prevents or relieves diarrhea; inhibits peristalsis and reduces fecal volume (Keopectate, Lomotil, Pepto-Bismol) antidote - ANS- counteracts poisons and their effects (Narcan) antidysrhythmic - ANS- controls and prevents cardiac dysrhythmias antiemetic - ANS- prevents or relieves nausea and vomiting (Dramamine, Marinol, Phenergan, Reglan, Tigan) antiflatulent - ANS- relieves gas and bloating in GI tract antifungal - ANS- kills or inhibits growth of fungi (Diflucan, Lamisil, Lotrimin, Monistat, Nizoral, Terazol)