Milady's Chapter 15

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Hypertension is most commonly known as what? High blood pressure
Acute coronary Syndrome is associated with what? Problems with blood flow to the heart
myocardial ischemia is what? lack of blood flow to the heart
What is Angina? Medical term for chest pain
Antianginals are what? Drugs to treat Angina
Sublingually Placed under the tongue
Parenterally Medication that is injected
arrhythmia Disturbances in normal heart rhythm
Another word for allergen antigen
Drugs that block the release of histamine Antihistamines
treat asthma symptoms from a multitude of attack modes anti-asthmatics
Drugs that relieve airway constrictions caused by a number of conditions including asthma Bronchodilators
Anticholinergics OR Antispasmodics Drugs used to treat cramps or the stomach, intestines, and bladder.
Drugs that are effective against vomiting and nausea Antiemetics
Medications used to relieve the symptoms of ulcers antiulcer drugs
Taken by mouth to relieve heartburn Antacids
anticonvulsants drugs to treat epilepsy
condition which blood sugar/glucose is too high diabetes