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What is a primary action of anticoagulants?
Which drug category is primarily used to relieve symptoms of nausea?
Antihistamines are primarily effective against which type of reactions?
Which of the following statements about analgesics is true?
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What is the action of antihypertensives?
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Study Notes
Analgesics
- Relieve pain by decreasing the sensation of pain in the central nervous system
- Can lead to physical dependence if used chronically
Narcotics
- Alleviate pain
Anesthetics
- Reduce or eliminate sensation
Anticoagulants
- Prevent coagulation and the formation of blood clots
Anticonvulsants
- Suppress or reduce the number and/or intensity of seizures
Antidiabetics
- Prevent or alleviate diabetes
Antiemetics
- Relieve nausea and prevent vomiting
Antihistamines
- Prevent responses mediated by histamine
- These responses include allergic and inflammatory reactions
Antihypertensives
- Lower blood pressure by:
- Reducing cardiac output
- Dilating vessels
- Promoting excretion of water by the kidneys
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Description
Test your knowledge on various drug classes including analgesics, narcotics, anesthetics, and more. This quiz covers their functions, effects, and potential issues related to their usage. Enhance your understanding of how these drugs impact the human body.
