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34 Cards in this Set
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FDA |
Food and Drug Adminstration
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Antacids
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Relieve epigastric discomfort
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ACE
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Angiotensin-converting enzymes inhibitor
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Narcotics
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Drugs used to relieve severe pain
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Amphetamines
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Stimulants
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Synergism
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Combination of two drugs with greater effect
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Antidote
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Agent given to counteract an unwanted effect of a drug
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Dilantin
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Anticonvulsant drug name
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Insulin
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An anti-diabetic that is injectable
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heparin
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An anticoagulant drug
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Esthes/o
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Sensation
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Beta-Blockers
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used to reduce blood pressure by blocking the action of epinephrine at receptor sites
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SSRI
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Selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitors
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Digoxin
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used to help the heart pump more forcefully
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Cutane/o
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Skin
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IV
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Intravenous Injection
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Diuretics
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Lowers the BP by reducing the amount of fluid in the body
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Tetracyclines
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A bacteriostatic drug
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Side Effects
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Toxic Effects that routinely result from the use of a drug
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Analgesics
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Drugs that lessen the pain
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Hypertension
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Elevated blood pressure
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Pharmacokinetics
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Drug disposition in the body over time
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Pharmadynamics
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The study of drug effects in the body
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Bacterostatic
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Inhibits the growth of microorganisms
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Aer/o
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Air
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tPA
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Tissue-type plasminogen activator
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Phentothiazines
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tranquilizer
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Addiction
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Physical and psychological dependence of and craving for a drug
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tranquilizers
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controlling anxiety
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Idiosyncrasy
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unexpected drug effect
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Contraindications
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Use of drug would be dangerous and ill advised
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MAOI
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Antidepressants
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IM
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Intramuscular injection
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Subcutaneous
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