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44 Cards in this Set
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The 2 major divisions of the nervous system are the ___ and the ___.
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CNS
PNS |
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The drug that best demonstrates a class' common properties and illustrates its particular characteristics is called the ___.
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prototype
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An ___ causes the absence of all sensations.
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anesthetic
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An ___ is a medication that relieves the sensation of pain.
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analgesic
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___ are given concurrently with other drugs to enhance their effects.
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Adjunct medication
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Opium is similar to natural pain-reducing peptides called ___.
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endorphins
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Naloxone is the prototype ___.
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opioid antagonists
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The state of decreased anxiety and inhibitions is called ___.
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sedation
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___ is the instigation of sleep.
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Hypnosis
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The psychiatric disorder schizophrenia appears to be related to an increased release of ___.
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dopamine
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___ are common side effects of antipsychotic medications; including muscle tremors and parkinsonism-like effects.
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Extrapyramidal symptoms
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___ act by blocking the reuptake of norepinephrine and serotonin.
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Tricyclic antidepressants
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Nardil is the protype drug for the pharmacological class of drugs known as ___.
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MAO inhibitor
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___ is the drug of choice for the management of bipolar disorders.
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Lithium
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The 2 functional divisions of the autonomic nervous system are the ___ and the ___ nervous systems.
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sympathetic
parasympathetic |
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The space between nerve cells is the ___.
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synapse
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The chemical messenger that conducts a nervous impulse across a synapse is the ___.
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neurotransmitter
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The ___ controls involuntary actions.
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ANS
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The acronym SLUDGE stands for ___, ___, ___, ___, ___ and ___.
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salivation
lacrimation urination defacation gastric distress emesis |
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The 2 known types of sympathetic receptors are the ___ receptors and the ___ receptors.
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alpha
beta |
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Bronchodilation is the result of stimulation to the ___ (adrenergic) receptors.
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Beta 2
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Beta 1 stimulation results primarily in actions on the ___.
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heart
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Norepinepherine, epinepherine and dopamine are all ___.
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adrenergic
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The ___ is the heart's dominant pacemaker.
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SA node
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The ability of all myocardial tissue to self-generate electrical impulses is called ___.
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automaticity
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Administration of ___ such as procainamide results in a widened QRS and prolonged QT.
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sodium channel blockers
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The prototype beta-blocker drug is ___.
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propranolol
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Beta blockers are indicated in the treatment of ___ resulting from excessive sympathetic stimulation.
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tachycardia
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The only 2 calcium channel blockers that affect the heart are ___ and ___.
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verapamil
cardizem |
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___ decrease conductivity through the AV node.
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Calcium channel blockers
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Side effects of the endogenous nucleoside ___ include shortness of breath and chest pain.
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adenosine
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Antihypertensive drugs affect blood volume and control hypertension by manipulating ___.
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extracellular fluid
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In addition to their role in the treatment of hypertension, ___ play an important role in the treatment of CHF by decreasing afterload.
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ACE inhibitors
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___ is used to increase cardiac output in CHF and to control the rate of ventricular response in atrial fibrillation.
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Digoxin
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Aspirin is given to patients suspected of having an MI bc it decreases the formation of ___.
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platelet plugs
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A drug that acts directly on thrombi to break them down is called a ___.
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thrombolytic
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Beta 2 specific agents are used in the treatment of asthma. ___ is the prototype.
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Albuterol
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A medication that is intended to increase the productivity of cough is called an ___.
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expectorant
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An ___ is a medication used to prevent vomiting.
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antiemetic
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Hypersecretion of adrenocorticotrophic hormone is called ___ disease.
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Cushings
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___ is a substance that decreases blood glucose levels.
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Insulin
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___ is contraindicated in a patient who has taken sildenafil (viagra) recently.
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Nitrates
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Antibiotic agents are used to treat diseases caused by ___.
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bacteria
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A solution containing whole antibodies for a specific pathogen is a ___.
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serum
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