Ch. 5: Pharmacoloy (Ma)

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Diazepam

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Valium; schedule IV; generic

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Robitussin DAC

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low potential for addiction

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Heparin

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anticoagulant

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Dilantin

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anticonvulsant

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Immodium

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antidiarrheal

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Dramamine

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antiemetic

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Aldomet

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antihypertensive

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Albuterol

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bronchodialator

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Lasix

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diuretic

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Prozac

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antidepressant

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DAW

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dispense as written

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PDR

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physician's desk reference

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inscription

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name of medication, desired form, and strength

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subscription

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how much to dispense

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signature

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instructions for patient about medication

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Schedule I

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highest potential for abuse; opium, marijuana, LSD

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Schedule II

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high potential for abuse; severe restriction; morphine, codeine, Ritalin

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Schedule III

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limited potential; can call; 6x in 6 months

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Schedule IV

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lower potential for abuse, 5x in 6 months; Tylenol w/ codeine

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Schedule V

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lowest potential; codeine in cough preps

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condition or instance for which a particular drug or other treatment should NOT be used

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contraindication

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name given to medications prior to commercial distribution and use

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generic name

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name initially given to every medication which identifies the chemical components of that medication

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chemical name

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type of drug interaction in which one drug decreases the effect of another

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antagonism

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drug instruction in which two drugs work together

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synergism

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reactions to medications that are predictable and that occur in some patients who take the medications

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side effects

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Affect alpha or beta receptors of adrenergic nerves

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Adrenergic blocking agents

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Mimic activity of sympathetic nervous system

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Adrenergic agents

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Relieve pain

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Analgesics

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Neutralize or reduce stomach acidity

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Antacids

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Kill parasitic worms

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Anthelmintics

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Promote vasodialation

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Antianginal agents

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Act on brain to relieve symptoms of anxiety

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Antianxiety agents

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Reduce or prevent irregular cardiac rhythms

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Antiarrhythmics

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Interfere with growth of or destroy microorganisms

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Antibiotics

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Prevent or dissolve blood clots

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Anticoagulants & thrombolytics

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Reduce excitability of brain

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Anticonvulsants

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Prevent or reduce symptoms of psychological depression

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Antidepressants

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Decrease intestinal peristalsis

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Antidiarrheals

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Prevent nausea and/or vomiting

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Antiemetic agents

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Destroy or slow the growth of fungi

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Antifungals

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Counteract effects of histamine on organs and structures

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Antihistamines

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Increase size of arteries

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Antihypertensives

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Reduce irritation and swelling of tissues

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Anti-inflammatory agents

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Reduce serum cholesterol

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Antilipemic agents

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Slow tumor growth

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Antineoplastic agents

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Used to treat psychoses

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Antipsychotics

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Decrease body temperature

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Antipyretics

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Relieve cough, loosen respiratory secretions, aid removal of thick secretions

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Antitussives, mucolytics, expectorants

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Inhibit viral replication

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Antivirals

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Dilate bronchi

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Bronchodialators

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Increase force of myocardium

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Cardiotonics

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Affect autonomic nervous system

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Cholinergics

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Reduce swelling of nasal passages

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Decongestants

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Increase secretion of urine by kidenys

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Diuretics

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Promote vomiting

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Emetics

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Inhibit action of histamine at H2 receptor cells of stomach

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Histamine H2 antagonists

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Prevent symptoms of menopause

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Hormones, female

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Therapy for testosterone deficiency

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Hormones, male

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Simulate immune response to protect against disease

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Immunological agents

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Slow tumor growth

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Antineoplastic agents

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Used to treat psychoses

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Antipsychotics

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Decrease body temperature

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Antipyretics

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Relieve cough, loosen respiratory secretions, aid removal of thick secretions

Back 64

Antitussives, mucolytics, expectorants

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Inhibit viral replication

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Antivirals

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Dilate bronchi

Back 66

Bronchodialators

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Increase force of myocardium

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Cardiotonics

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Affect autonomic nervous system

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Cholinergics

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Reduce swelling of nasal passages

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Decongestants

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Increase secretion of urine by kidenys

Back 70

Diuretics

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Promote vomiting

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Emetics

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Inhibit action of histamine at H2 receptor cells of stomach

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Histamine H2 antagonists

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Prevent symptoms of menopause

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Hormones, female

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Therapy for testosterone deficiency

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Hormones, male

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Simulate immune response to protect against disease

Back 75

Immunological agents

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Slow tumor growth

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Antineoplastic agents

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Used to treat psychoses

Back 77

Antipsychotics

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Decrease body temperature

Back 78

Antipyretics

Front 79

Relieve cough, loosen respiratory secretions, aid removal of thick secretions

Back 79

Antitussives, mucolytics, expectorants

Front 80

Inhibit viral replication

Back 80

Antivirals

Front 81

Dilate bronchi

Back 81

Bronchodialators

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Increase force of myocardium

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Cardiotonics

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Affect autonomic nervous system

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Cholinergics

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Reduce swelling of nasal passages

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Decongestants

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Increase secretion of urine by kidenys

Back 85

Diuretics

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Promote vomiting

Back 86

Emetics

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Inhibit action of histamine at H2 receptor cells of stomach

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Histamine H2 antagonists

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Prevent symptoms of menopause

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Hormones, female

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Therapy for testosterone deficiency

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Hormones, male

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Simulate immune response to protect against disease

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Immunological agents

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Control diabetes

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Insulin, oral hypoglycemics

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Relax and calm

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Sedatives

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Induce sleep

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Hypnotics

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Increase activity of CNS

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Stimulants

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Alter amount thyroid hormone produced

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Thyroid, antithyroid agents