Daance glossary

An ______ drug counteracts the action of acetylcholine, the neurotransmitter of the parasympathetic nervous system and thereby blocks the action of the parasympathetic nerves.

• Antiemetic

• Oxygen

• Anticholinergic

• Subcutaneous

A drug that counteracts nausea and vomiting is called an…

• Benzodiazepines

• Anesthetics

• Anxiolytics

• Antiemetic

Amide is a chemical structure derived from ammonia which are used in a group of local anesthetics. Some of those are…

• Lidocaine

• Prilocaine

• Mepivacaine

• Bupivacaine

A reduction in the number of red blood cells

• Analgesia

• Anemia

• Rales

• Thrombosis

Antisialogogues are drugs that counteract the production of saliva like ________ for example. Mark all that apply.

• Rocuronium

• Atropine

• Glycopyrrolate

• Robinul

Drugs that reduce anxiety, agitation, or tension are called _______. For example diazepam (Valium) or midazolam (Versed).

• Antihistamines

• Anxiolytics

• Anesthetics

• Anticholinergics

What is an arrhythmia?

• Any variation from the normal rhythm of the heartbeat.

• One type of aviation of the heat rhythm.

Arterioles are the small arterial branches located at the end of an artery (furthest from the heart).

• True

• False

What is the accumulation of serous fluid in the abdominal cavity?

• Ascites

• Addison's disease

• Venule

• Rales

Asystole is when there is an abnormal heart rhythm.

• True

• False