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Pharmacology study chapter 20-23
Chapter 20-23 test
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Pharmacology
Undergraduate 2
02/20/2012

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Term
Alkaline substance
Definition
Ph above 7 
Term
Acidic Substance
Definition
Ph Below 7
Term
Organic compound
Definition
Contains Carbon
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Inorganic Compound
Definition
does not contain carbon
Term
Complementary Medication
Definition
alternative Medication that has been proved effective by a sientific reascher
Term
Folk Medication
Definition
Remedies for illnesses passed down from generation to generation
Term
Ion
Definition
Atom with a positive charge or negative charge 
Term
Acid 
Definition
A subsance with a hydrogen ion that is released in a solution and reacts with metals to form a salt or is a solution which has a ph below 7
Term
Mineral
Definition
An inorganic solid substance which is usually a component of the earths crust
Term
Pellagra
Definition
lack of vitamin B3 slin eruptions, stomatitis, Gi disturbances, and seizures as a result of poor diet
Term
Solvent
Definition
A liquid in which subances are dissolved
Term
Solute 
Definition
Substance dissolved in a solution or body fluids
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Salt
Definition

chemical compound resulting from the interaction of acid & a base 

 

Term
Vitamin
Definition
an organic subsance nessary in trace amount for normal growth development metablism and food energy realse
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Vitamin A Function
Definition
eye sight and visual adaptation to light integrity of the skin , mucous memberan, normal growth of teeth and bone
Term
Vitamin D Function
Definition
Absorption of calcium and phophorous in the GI tract for the calcification of bone
Term
Vitamin E Function
Definition
Protects RBC's from Hemolysis
Term
Vitamin K Function
Definition
Synthesic of blood clotting factor "Prothrowbin" in the liver
Term
The vitamin which is highly teratogenic in large doses?
Definition
Vitamin A
Term
The vitamin which requires sunlight to be effective?
Definition
Vitamin D
Term
Deficiency in this vitamin leads to rickets
Definition
Vitamin D
Term
Antoher term for vitamin A
Definition
Vitamin D
Term
water soluble vitamins
Definition
B & C
Term
Vitamin B1 leads to 
Definition
Beri-Beri
Term
Vitamin B3 leads to 
Definition
Pellagra
Term
Vitamin B9 leads to 
Definition
Macrocytic anemia 
Term
Vitamin B12 leads to 
Definition
Pernicious anermia
Term
vitamin C leads to 
Definition
Scurvy
Term
echinacea
Definition
use to treat upper respiratory tract infections 
Term
Saw Palmetto 
Definition
Plant used for Benign prostatic Hypertorophy
Term
Ginger
Definition
Root used for nausea and vomiting you can use it for morning sickness and mtion sickness
Term
Garlic 
Definition
used to treat digestive disorders, low cholesterol
Term
gingko
Definition
Herb used for memory enhancement 
Term
Fever few
Definition
Herb used for migraine headache
Term
saint Johns Wort
Definition
herb primairly used for depression
Term
Aloe
Definition
plant primarlily used topically for burns insect bites skin irritaions acne and posion ivy
Term
cayenne
Definition
a pepper used to stimmulate the heart increase circulation and boost energy levels
Term
Golden seal
Definition
Herbs for diarrhea, IBS and Gi tract disorders
Term
Ginseng
Definition
Root used for faitigue stess and depresstion its is also used for memory enhacncment
Term
Cinnamon 
Definition
This spice is gaining natoriety for the treatment of hyperglycemia and diabtes
Term
Patassium
Definition
interacellular Fluid
Term
choride 
Definition
component of gastric acid
Term
Iron
Definition
compnent of blood hemoglobin
Term
Calcium
Definition
bone formation and heart muscle function
Term
fluride 
Definition
Protects against fental caries/ cavities
Term
Zinc
Definition
Component of DNA/RNA and needed for Tates/smell
Term
Phoshorous
Definition
for Cellular energy APT
Term
Sodium 
Definition
Exractcellular fluid 
Term
Exogenous
Definition
Originates outside of an organ
Term
Endogenous
Definition
Originates within a cell or organ
Term
Goiter
Definition
Enlargment of thyroid galnd
Term
Hyperglycemia
Definition
Increase blood sugar
Term
Hyprglycemia 
Definition
Decrease blood sugar
Term
Lipodystrophy
Definition
Defective metabolism of fat
Term
Hormone
Definition
Substance orginating in an orhan, glan, or body part
Term
list of anterior pituitary hormones
Definition
Growth hormone, thyroid stimulating, Prolaction, Follicle stimulation, luteining, adreenocorticotropic
Term
 Excessive growth Hormones results in adults
Definition
acromegaly
Term
Excessive growth Hormones results in childeren
Definition
Gaintism
Term
posterior pituitary hormones
Definition
Antidiurestic and oxytocin
Term
Deficiency of growth hormone results in 
Definition
Dawarfism
Term
drug given to children with Growth Hormone Deficiency
Definition
Protropin
Term
growth Hormone Inhibitor drug
Definition
Sandostatin
Term
autoimmune disease that attacks the thyroid gland and causes hyperthyroidism
Definition
Hashimoto's
Term
Drug to treat hyperthyroidism
Definition
Trapazole
Term
Autoimmine disease that attacks the thyroid and is the most common cause of hypothyroidism
Definition
Graves 
Term
what is FSH
Definition
follicle frowth in ovaries and spermatogenesis in testes
Term
Oxytocin
Definition
Promotes uterine contractions during labor
Term
Growth Hormone 
Definition
Growth of all tissues
Term
prolactin
Definition
milk production
Term
Antidiuretic
Definition
hormone promotes renal consecation of water known as vasopressin
Term
Thyroid stimulating Hormorne
Definition
synthesis and release of T3 and T4
Term
Luteinizing Hormone 
Definition
promotes ovulation and testosterone production
Term
Adrenocorticotropin Hormone 
Definition
acts on adrenal cortex for adrenal cortex hormones
Term
Alpha cells
Definition
Produce Glucagon
Term
Beta Cells
Definition
Produce Insulin
Term

Insulin dependent Diabetes Mellitus 

Type 1

Definition
Happen to children that dont creat enough insulin
Term

Non-Insulin dependent Diabetes Mellitus 

Type 2

Definition
Creats insulin but dose not go into the correct cell
Term
Hypeglycemic Meds
Definition
Glucophage functions to decrease hepatic producion of glucose and intestinal absorption of glucose
Term
what type of insulin is Lantus
Definition
Long acting & taken at bedtime
Term
what type of insulin is Lispor
Definition
Humalog its quick acting insulin
Term
what type of insulin is Regular insulin
Definition
Short acting insulin
Term
what type of insulin is NPH
Definition
Intermediate acting inslin
Term
what type is Glucagon Insulin 
Definition
Hyperglycemic & raises blood sugar
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