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145152159185-HT3Selective serotonin inhibitors that inhibit the binding of serotonin to 5-HT30
14515215919acute coronary syndrome (ACS)A general term used for any condition that causes chest pain resulting from limited blood flow to the heart.1
14515215920AnaphylaxisA serious hypersensitive allergic reaction characterized by respiratory distress, hypotension, edema, rash, & tachycardia.2
14515215921Anginachest pain resulting from lack of oxygen to the heart3
14515215922antacidAny agent that neutralizes stomach acid4
14515215923antianginalsA class of drugs used to prevent the onset of an anginal attack.5
14515215924antianxiety drugsA class of drugs that prevents or limit the severity of the symptoms of an anxiety disorder6
14515215925AntiasthmaticsA class of drugs that prevent or limit the severity of the symptoms of an asthma attack7
14515215926AnticholinergicsA class of drugs used to limit spasms & cramping, particularly of the digestive & urinary tracts8
14515215927AnticonvulsantsA class of drugs used to prevent or limit the severity of spastic activity resulting from certain neurological conditions9
14515215928AntidepressantsA class of drugs used to prevent or limit the severity of the symptoms of depression10
14515215929antiemeticsA class of drugs that prevent or limit the severity of the symptoms of nausea & vomiting11
14515215930AntihistaminesA class of drugs used to block the action of histamine12
14515215931Antiplatelet drugsInhibit platelet aggregation Prevent platelet plugs13
14515215932AntipsychoticsA class of drugs used to prevent or limit the severity of psychosis14
14515215933antiretroviralA class of drugs used to treat retroviruses which use the infected individuals DNA to replicate15
14515215934antispasmodicsA class of drugs used to treat cramps (spasms) of the stomach, intestines, and bladder.16
14515215935AntithromboticsA class of drugs used to dissolve blood clots17
14515215936Antiulcer medicationsA class of drugs used to prevent or limit the severity of the symptoms of peptic ulcers.18
14515215937arrhythmiaA heart condition characterized by irregular heartbeats can be serious or harmless19
14515215938BenzodiazepinesA class of drugs with a sedative effect; they are predominantly used to treat anxiety & sleep disorders20
14515215939BronchodilatorsA class of drugs used to reverse acute bronchial constriction21
14515215940Central Serous RetinopathyAn ocular condition characterized by fluid leaking from the macula, resulting in blurred vision.22
14515215941DepressionA condition characterized by low mood, loss of interest, loss of energy, weight changes, changes in appetite, changes in sleep pattern, fatigue, inability to concentrate, feelings of low self esteem or self worth & thoughts of suicide23
14515215942Dowager's humpA bump that forms along the spine because of slow bone loss over time24
14515215943EpilepsyA neurological condition characterized by recurrent episodes of sudden brief attacks of seizures. The seizure may vary from mild and unnoticeable to full-scale convulsive seizures.25
14515215944generalized anxiety disorderA condition characterized by unspecific or unwarranted anxiety26
14515215945HallucinationsAbnormal visions associated with certain psychoses27
14515215946HantavirusA virus transmitted to humans through mice feces with potentially fatal consequences.28
14515215947Hypertensionhigh blood pressure29
14515215948immunocompromisedhaving an impaired immune system30
14515215949metabolic alkalosisA state of increased alkalines in the body resulting from decreased acids31
14515215950Monoanine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs)A class of drugs used to treat depression; however the exact mode of their action is not quite understood32
14515215951mycosisAny infection or disease caused by a fungus that invades the tissues, causing superficial, subcutaneous, or systemic disease; fugal infection33
14515215952myocardial ischemiaTemporary restriction in normal blood flow to the heart & cardiac muscles34
14515215953NorepinephrineA neurotransmitter responsible for heart rate & the fight or flight reaction. Overproduction & underproduction are associated with several psychological conditions, including depression35
14515215954obessive-compulsive disorderAn anxiety disorder characterized by perpetual & excessive thoughts & activities that interferes with the normal functioning of the affected individuals36
14515215955Opportunistic mycosisA fungal infection caused by fungi that use breaks in the skin or abnormal immunity to infect the body37
14515215956OsteoarthritisA joint condition characterized by inflammation of weight-bearing joints38
14515215957ParenteralPiercing of mucous membranes or the skin barrier through such events as needle sticks, human bites, & abrasions; any drug delivery route other than through the mouth39
14515215958Pathogenic fungiAny fungus that results in disease40
14515215959peptic ulcerWearing down of stomach & esophagus tissue resulting in frequent stomach pain, especially after eating41
14515215960phobiaa persistent, illogical fear42
14515215961photosensitivityResponsiveness to sunlight43
14515215962physical dependenceChemical dependence in which the body thinks it needs a particular substance to continue to function44
14515215963Placeboa fake drug used in the testing of medication45
14515215964post-traumatic stress disorderan anxiety disorder characterized by haunting memories, nightmares, social withdrawal, jumpy anxiety, and/or insomnia that lingers for four weeks or more after a traumatic experience46
14515215965psychological dependenceA type of chemical dependence in which the affected individual thinks he or she needs a substance in order to function47
14515215966Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs)A type of antidepressant that allows for more productive use of the neurotransmitter serotonin48
14515215967SerotoninA neurotransmitter that is associated with many psychoses, especially depression49
14515215968Subcutaneous mycosesA fungal infection occurring below the skin50
14515215969sublingualunder the tongue51
14515215970Superficial mycosisA skin condition that results from the introduction of vegetative matter to an open wound; Infection is limited to the dermis.52
14515215971Systemic mycosisA fungal infection that affects the internal organs53
14515215972Tricyclics (TCAs)The most commonly prescribed type of antidepressant used to treat milder cases of depression or anxiety54
14546200279lymphotoxinsWhich cause cell lysis. Lysis is the dissolution or destruction of cells, such as blood cells or bacteria, by action of a specific substance called lysin55
14546200280Helper T cellsCells that serve as managers & direst the immune response; they also secrete lymphokines56
14546200281lymphokinesStimulate cyototoxic T cells & B cells to grow & divide, attract neutrophils & enhance the ability of macrophages to engulf & destroy microbes57
14546200282Suppressor T cellsinhibit the activation and function of both T cells and B cells58
14546200283Memory T cellsProgrammed to recognize & respond to a pathogen once it has invaded & been repelled59
14546200284Lysozymean enzyme found in saliva and sweat and tears that destroys the cell walls of certain bacteria60
14546200285Complement systemA first line of defense that functions quickly to attack infections61
14546200286tight junctionsOccur at the top of the cell & possibly serve some cell communication function, but more likely provide a barrier function62
14546200287Active transportA process that requires expenditure of ATP energy to move molecules across a cell membrane aka facilitated transport63
14546200288adherens junctionsProvide strong mechanical attachments between adjacent cells, in the heart they hold cardiac muscle cells tightly together when the heart beats or moves64
14546200289Cadherinstransmembrane glycoproteins that join the cells65
14546200290cateninA protein important in stabilizing cell adherence to avoid abnormal spread of cells.66
14546200291gap junctionsprovide cytoplasmic channels between adjacent animal cells67
14546200292connexinsTransmembrane proteins that permit the flow of ions that cause contraction of the heart muscle and strong contraction of the uterus during labor.68

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