Chapter 9 STST classifications and drug definitions

anaglegic

relieves pain

anesthetic

produces partial or complete loss of sensation

antibiotic

prevents or treats infection

anticholinergic or antimuscarinic

blocks parasympathetic impulses

anticoagulant

prevents clot or thrombus formation

antiemetic

prevents or treats nausea and vomiting

anti-inflammatory

prevents or treats pain, redness, swelling, or heat

antipyretic

relieves fever

controlled substance

drugs with potential for addiction

contrast media

appears radiopaque on x-ray

cycloplegic

dilates pupil

diuretic

increases urine output or treat edema

dye

colors or marks tissue

fibrinolytic

dissolves clots or thrombus-enzyme

hemostatic

enhances formation of clot or thrombus

hormone

secretion of endocrine gland

miotic

constricts pupil

mydriatic

paralyzes the ciliary muscle of the eye

sedative

reduces mental anxiety and promotes sleep

vasoconstrictor

increases blood pressure

lidocaine

antiarrhythmia and anesthetic

dantrolene

treatment for malignant hyperthermia

epinepherine

hormone vasoconstrictor

benzodiazepines

preoperative sedative

atropine

anticholinergic or antimuscinarinic (decrease mucous secretions or treat bradycardia)

nitrous oxide

gas anesthetic may increase ear pressure

heparin

anticoagulant used for vascular cases

thrombin

hemostatic agent, never given via IV

mannitol

osmotic diuretic

bacitracin

antibiotic