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Haney medterm c22-15
haney medterm c22-15
Question | Answer |
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what relieves pain | analgersic |
partially numbs or eliminates sensativity without loss of consiousness | anesthetic |
connects cardiac arrhythmias | antiarrhythimic |
stops or controls the growth of infection causing microorganisms | antibiotic |
prevents clot continuation or formation | anticoagulant |
prevents or relieves convulsions | anticonvulsant |
prevents relieves or cures mental depression | antidepressant |
helps control blood sugar level | antidiabetic |
prevents or treats diarrhea | antidiarrheal |
suppresses the formation of urine | antidiuretic |
prevents or relieves nausea or vomiting | antiemetic |
destroys or inhibits the growth of fungi | antifungal |
prevents or controls high blood pressure | antihypertensive |
counteracts inflammation in the body | anti-inflammatory |
relieves cough due to various causes | antitussive |
prevents and treats peptic ulcer and gastric hypersecretion | antiulcer agent |
increases urine secretion | diuretic |
induces sleep or dulls senses | hypnotic |
reduces blood lipid | lipid-lowering agent |
relieves muscle tension | skeletal muscle relaxant |
prevents and treats vitamin deficiencies | vitamin |
stops and controls the growth of infection causing micro-organisms | anti-infective |
exerts a sootheing tranqualizing effect on the body | sedative |
treats hypertension angina and various abnormal heart rythms | calcium channel blocker |
suppresses the bodies natural immune response to an antigen | immunosuppressant |