Exam 8: Forms of Drugs and How They Act

An agent that blocks parasympathetic nerve impulses is an anticholinergic agent.

Acetaminophen and ibuprofen are examples of:

Match each term to its definition. -agent that reduces fever

Drugs that are dissolved in alcohol or alcohol and water are called:

Heparin sodium and warfarin sodium prevent blood clotting; therefore, they are examples of:

Match each term to its definition. -agent that increases excretion of urine

Match each term to its definition. -agent that controls symptoms of epilepsy; prevents or relieves seizures

Pepto-Bismol and Kaopectate are examples of:

Tablets that are manufactured with a groove to aid in breaking the tablet are called:

Match each term to its definition. -agent that produces a loss of sensation

The process by which a drug passes into body fluids and tissues is called:

Suppositories may be used:

Match each term to its definition. -agent that relaxes blood vessels, thereby lowering blood pressure

Drugs that are used externally with massage to provide heat to an area are called:

Tablets that are made with granular salts that release active ingredients when placed in water are called:

A sedative is given when sleep is the desired effect.

A local action indicates that the drug is designed to have an effect only on the area to which it is administered.

A liquid preparation in which a drug is dissolved in a solvent is a(n):

Fine droplets of oil in water is called an elixir.

Match each term to its definition. -agent that induces vomiting