Common medication classes, dosage forms, and injection technique concepts within the medical assistant scope of practice.
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- What does an analgesic medication do?
- Relieves pain.
- What does an antipyretic medication do?
- Reduces fever.
- What does an antibiotic medication do?
- Kills bacteria or stops their growth.
- What does an antihypertensive medication do?
- Lowers blood pressure.
- What does an anticoagulant medication do?
- Prevents blood clots from forming.
- What does an antihistamine medication do?
- Blocks histamine to relieve allergy symptoms.
- What does a bronchodilator medication do?
- Relaxes airway muscles to widen the bronchi.
- What does a diuretic medication do?
- Increases urine output to remove excess fluid.
- What does an antiemetic medication do?
- Relieves nausea and vomiting.
- What does an anxiolytic medication do?
- Reduces anxiety.
- What drug class lowers cholesterol by blocking a liver enzyme?
- Statin.
- What does an antitussive medication do?
- Suppresses coughing.
- What does an expectorant medication do?
- Loosens and thins mucus so it can be coughed up.
- What does a laxative medication do?
- Promotes bowel movements and relieves constipation.
- What does an antacid medication do?
- Neutralizes stomach acid.