PoP - Chapter 11-14 Review

Nervous system medications are used to treat pain, ________________________, depression, __________________, insomnia, _____________________________, and schizophrenia.

Any _________________________ that affects the mind, _________________________, or behaviors is known as psychotropic.

Inflammatory conditions of the skin include burns, ____________________ dermatitis, and psoriasis.

Because corticosteroids reduce the body's ability to fight ___________________, they are used only for short-term therapy during acute symptomatic episodes.

Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory skin disease in which, for unknown reasons, the life cycle of skin cells is _______________________.

Different types of medications treat skin infections either topically or _______________________, depending on the ailment.

COX-1 enzymes are present in many tissues in the body, such as the stomach, where they provide protection to the stomach and intestines. By allowing this enzyme to continue production, the risk of ____________________ and bleeding with prolonged use is reduced.

NSAIDs reduce inflammation, which is helpful to the patient with ___________, osteoarthritis, or rheumatoid arthritis.

Some of the concerns regarding NSAIDs are increased gastrointestinal ________________ and renal and cardiac damage caused by long-term use.

Generally, NSAIDs block the production of both COX-1 and COX-2 enzymes. COX-2 inhibitors block only the production of the ___________ enzyme and allow the COX-1 enzyme to continue to be produced.

Reduce pain without eliminating feeling or sensation.

Reduces the intensity of such feelings as fear, danger, and tension.

Treats the abnormal actions or behavior caused by psychoses.

Produces loss of sensation.

Releases acetylcholine, which relaxes the body.