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18 Cards in this Set
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-actone |
Potassium sparing diuretics Increase the flow of urine and enhance the loss of sodium |
Cardiovascular |
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-artan |
Angiotensin II receptor blockers (A2RBs) Block angiotensin II enzymes from specific receptor sites; help prohibit vasoconstriction |
Cardiovascular |
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-azosin |
Alpha-adrenergic blockers Relax the veins and arteries so blood can easily pass through; antihypertensives |
Immune |
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-cillin |
Antibiotics Inhibit the growth of or kill bacterial microorganisms |
Musculoskeletal, nervous |
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-codone |
Opioid pain relievers Help to block pain signals in the brain to make a patient "forget" about their pain |
Immune |
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-cycline |
AntibioticsInhibit the growth of or kill bacterial microorganisms |
Cardiovascular |
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-emide |
Loop diuretics Increase the flow of urine and enhance the loss of sodium |
Immune |
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-floxacin |
AntibioticsInhibit the growth of or kill bacterial microorganisms |
Immune |
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-mycin |
Antibiotics Inhibit the growth of or kill bacterial microorganisms |
Cardiovascular |
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-olol |
Beta-blockers (B1s) or beta-adrenergic blocking agents Block adrenaline receptors and mediate a fight-or-flight response, which causes actions in the heart |
Respiratory, immune, musculoskeletal |
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-osone, -sone |
Corticosteroids
Reduce inflammation |
Nervous |
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-pam |
Benzodiazepines Reduce anxiety, relax muscles, sedate, induce sleep |
Cardiovascular |
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-pine |
Calcium channel blockers Relax the veins and arteries so blood can easily pass through; antihypertensives |
Cardiovascular |
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-pril |
Angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors Block the conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II; may reduce the chance of increased vasoconstriction or blood pressure |
Digestive |
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-razole |
Proton pump inhibitors Inhibit the action of the gastric proton pump, reducing gastric acid production |
Immune |
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-statin |
HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors Inhibit cholesterol production |
Cardiovascular |
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-tidine |
Histamine-2 blockers Reduce the amount of acid in the stomach |
Digestive |
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-vir |
Antivirals Inhibit the growth if or kill viral microorganisms |
Immune |
