Generic effects of drugs and meds. Crossword
This printable crossword puzzle on the topic of Pharmacy & Pharmacology has 12 clues. Answers range from 6 to 14 letters long. This crossword is also available to download as a Microsoft Word document or a PDF.
Description
produces a sedating effect by mimicking a naturally sedating NT called GABA
relieve pain by mimicking your own naturally occurring pain blocking NTs called ENDORPHINS and ENKEPHALINS.
a “calcium channel blocker,” inhibits smooth muscle contraction resulting in dilation of coronary and peripheral arteries thereby decreasing BP.
prevents release of ACh at neuromuscular junctions.
Decreases mem. perm. to sodium by preventing the opening of voltage-gated sodium channels. Therefore, no nerve impulse travels to brain.
(an antihistamine) blocks H1 and H2 receptor sites for histamine
in the PNS, mimics the NT NOREPINEPHRINE (NE) causing vasoconstriction thereby inreases BP.
a “calcium channel blocker, helps suppress certain cardiac dysrhythmias.
increase the release (and block the reuptake) of both NE & dopamine. The surplus of these “feel good” NTs in the CNS is what provides the “rush” users become addicted to.
BETA BLOCKER,” blocks beta receptors for NE at the heart thereby decreases HR and decreases strength of contraction thereby decreasing high BP
mimics the neurotransmitter ACh in the brain.
blocks ACh receptor sites causing temporary paralysis
