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95 Cards in this Set
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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
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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
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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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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
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