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bismuth subsalicylate, loperamide
Pepto-Bismol Imodium

antidiarrheal


insulin glyburide
Humulin, Novolin Diabeta,



Micronase Avandia

antidiabetic

hydralazine enalapril benazepril
Apresoline Vasotec Lotensin

vasodilator

acetaminophen




Tylenol

analgestic

lidocaine procaine
Novacaine Xylocaine

anesthetic

calcium carbonate and magnesia alumina, magnesia, simethicone
Rolaids Mylanta

antacid

ferrous sulfate erythropoietin
Feosol, Slow FeProcrit

antianemic

nitroglycerine


Nitrocot

antianginal

alprazolam lorazepam
Xanax Ativan

antianxiety

quinidine amiodarone
Cardioquin, Quinaglute Cordarone

antiarrhythmic

ciprofloxacin levoflox acinamoxicillin penicillin
Cipro Levaquin Amoxil, Wymoxvarious

antibiotic

atropine homatropine propantheline
Atropair Homapin Pro-Banthine

anticholinergic

warfarin sodium heparin dipyrimadole
Coumadin Persantine

anticoagulant

phenytoin clonazepam carbamazepine
Dilantin Klonipin Tegetrol

anticonvulsant

fluoxentine sertraline paroxetine
Prozac Zoloft Paxil

antidepressant

dimenhydrenate meclizine
Dramamine Bonine, Antivert

antiemetic

tolnaftate ketoconazole
Tinactin, Desenex Nizoral

antifungal

loratidine diphenhydramine fexofenadine
Claritin Benadryl Allegra

antihistamine

clonidine prazosin guanethidine metoprolol
Catapres Minipress Ismelin Lopressor

antihypertensive

ibuprofen naprosyn valdecoxib
Advil, Motrin Aleve Bextra

anti-inflammatory,

cyclophosphamide vincristine doxorubicin
Cytoxan Oncovin Adriamycin

antineoplastic

levodopa benztropine biperiden
Sinemet Cogentin Akineton

antiparkinson

aripiprazole risperidone olanzapine
Abilify Risperdal Zyprexa

antipsychotic

acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin)

Bayer, Excedrin, various

anitpyretic

isoniazid ethambutol rifampin
Laniazid Myambutol Rifadin

antitubercular

guaifenesin dextromethorphan
Humibid, Robitussin Vicks Formula 44

antitussive


expectorant

cimetidine omeprazole ranitidine
Tagamet Prilosec Zantac

antiulcer

didanosine zidovudine amantadine
Videx AZT, Retrovir Symmetrel

antiviral

pentobarbital secobarbital
Nembutal Seconal

barbiturate

albuterol ephredrine Ventolin
Bronkaid, Primatene

bronchodilator

pseudoe phedrine
Drixoral, Sudafed

decongestant

furosemide bumetanide
Lasix Bumex

diuretic

aminocaproic acid recombinant factor VIIa
Amicar Novo Seven

hemostatic

diazepam zolpidem methaqualone
Valium Ambien Quaalude

hypnotic


sedative

glucagon


Glucagon Diagnostic Kit

hypoglycemic

psyllium bisacodyl docusate
Metamucil Dulcolax, Theralax Therevac

laxative

beginning of mestruation

menarche

licensed practitioner performs a ________ breast exam

clinical

optional method of screening for breast cancer, but still important

self breast exam

used to expand the vaginal opening during pelvic exam

speculum

during pelvic exam licensed practitioner uses two hands to palpate abdomen and assess the position of the uterus

bimanual

examination of the vagina and cervix that is usually performed prior to a biopsy after results of papsmear show presence of abnormal cells

colposcopy

every women starting at age 40 should have

mammogram

during ___________ examination the doctor checks the external genitalia, cervix, vaginal wall, internal reproductive organs, and rectum

pelvic

a women's normal cycle of preparation for conception

menstruation

a natural cessation of the menstrual cycle

menopause

________ test detects whether the hormone hcg is present

pregnancy

too little of too much AFP in blood can indicate a __________ abnormality known as neural tube defect

fetal

sugical removal of tissue for later microscopic examination

biopsy

procedure performed when a genetic or metabolic defect is suspected in the fetus. Removing small amount of amniotic fluid

aminocentesis

the surgical removal of the uterus and ovaries

hysterectomy

pathologic test used to diagnose cervical cancer

pap smear

nagele's rule is used to estimate the ____ date for a pregnant women

delivery

FAS is a result of women use of ______ during pregnancy

alcohol

placenta ______ condition in pregnancy indicated by bright red vaginal bleeding and is without pain

previa

a serious condition of pregnancy characterized by vaginal bleeding and back and abdominal pain ________ placenta

abruptio

an increase in glucose in the urine and blood during pregnancy indicate _______ diabetes

gestational


urinary _________ is the loss of bladder control

incontience

in men over 40, the physician checks the _____ by digital insertion into the rectum

prostate

difficulty or pain with urination

dysuria

two purpose for semen analysis are to determine infertility and to evaluate the success of a

vasectomy

test uses a catheter to fill the bladder with carbon dioxide gas to measure urinary bladder capacity

cystometry

an invasive procedure in which a sample from the testes is removed for laboratory examination is a testicular _________

biopsy

the most common type of cancer among men is __________ cancer

prostate

sexually transmitted disease are now more often called sexually transmitted _________

infection

(PMDD) Premenstrual ___________ disorder

dysphoric

inflammation in the vagina caused by bacteria, yeasts, viruses, or chemical sprays, douches or tampons

vaginitis

a menstrual disturbance in which the menstruation is absent

amenorrhea

painful menstruation

dysmenorrhea

excessive amount of menstrual flow or a prolonged period of menstruation

menorrhagia

bleeding between menstrual periods

metrorrhagia

period after women delivers an infant , during which her body attempts to get back to normal

post-partum

the first milk a mother produces after delivering a child is

colostrum

elderly patients are adults and should be treated with

respect

patient _______ for elderly patients can help them prevent or manage health problems and remain independent

education

curvature of the spine ___________ or humpback

kyphosis

medical term for decreased bone density

osteoporosis

field of medicine concerned with the problems of aging

geriatrics

condition in which the lens of the eye becomes cloudy and opaque

cataracts

an endocrine or metabolic disorder of the musculoskeletal system, results in thinning of bone tissue and loss of bone density over time

osteoporosis

a chronic inflammatory disease of joint tissues that causes pain, swelling, and stiffness is joints

arthritis

a type of therapy that is based on an ancient therapy called the laying of hands is known as ______ touch

therapeutic

involuntary leakage of urine is called urinary

incontinence

elderly patients do not understand the concept of __________, or measures taken to prevent illness

preventive medicine

patient _____ , or obedience in following the physicians orders, can help them remain healthier and get well faster

compliance

excessive nighttime urination is known as

nocturia

a diet high in ________ may help prevent osteoporosis

calcium

monitoring of blood ________ is an important part of controlling diabetes mellitus

sugar

because there is no cure for this brain disorder called _______ disease, the primary role of a caregivers for elderly patients who have this disease is to provide comfort and safety to the patient

alzheimers

because some elderly patients have problems with memory, you should provide detailed ___________ instructions that they and their family can refer to as necessary

written

signs of patient _________ may be the result of alzheimer's disease, senility, depression, head injury, or misuse of medication or alcohol

confusion

practice ________ listening skills by paying attention to the patients verbal and non verbal cues and by repeating information back

active

treatment for depression generally combines a course of __________ drugs with psychotherapy

anti-depressant

three basic categories of elder abuse are _________ elder abuse , institutional elder abuse, and self neglect or self abuse

domestic

in an elderly patient, weakening of the support of the uterus may cause the uterus to ______

prolapse

bp over 140 systolic and 90 diastolic with or without symptoms

hypertension

taking multiple medications at the same time

polypharmacy