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122 Cards in this Set
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famotidine
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Pepcid
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omerprazole
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Prilosec
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lansoprozole
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Prevacid
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metoclopramide
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Reglan
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pancrelipase
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Cotazym
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diphenoxylate/atropine
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Lamotil
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prochlorperazine
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Compazine
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hydroxyzine
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Vistaril
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ondansetron
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Zofran
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docusate sodium
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Colace
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bisacodyl
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Dulcolax
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aluminum hydroxide
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Amphojel
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magnesium hydroxide
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Milk of Magnesia (MOM)
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methylphenidate hydrochloride
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Ritalin
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phenytoin
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Dilantin
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levodopa/carbidopa
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Sinemet
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bethanechol
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Urecholine
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phenoxybenzamine
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Dibenzyline
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fexophenadine
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Allegra
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pseudoephedrine
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Sudafed
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albuterol
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Proventil
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xanthines
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Theophylline
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cromolyn
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Intal
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furosemide
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Lasix
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captopril
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Capoten
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digoxin
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Lanoxin
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nitroglycerin
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Nitrobid
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amiodarone
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Cordarone
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lovastatin
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Mevacor
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enoxaparin
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Lovenox
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warfarin
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Coumadin
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spironolactone
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Aldactone
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short-acting insulin
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Regular Insulin
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intermediate-acting insulin
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NPH
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combination insulin
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Novolin 70/30
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prednisone
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Cortisone
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vasopressin
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Pitressin
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conjugated estrogen
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Premarin
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testosterone
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Androderm
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metformin
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Glucophage
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sulfonylureas
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Glipizide
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pioglitazone
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Actose
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rosiglitazone
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Avandia
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alpha-glucosidase inhibitors
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Acarbose & Miglitol
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injectable non-insulin antidiabetic medication
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Byetta
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levothyroxine
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Synthroid
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somatropin
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Genotropin
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octreotide acetate
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Sandostatin
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clomiphene
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Clomid
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mydriatic drug
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Atropine
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tobramycin
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Tobrex
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bipivefrine
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Propine
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acetazolamide
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Diamox
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prednisolone ophthalmic
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PredForte
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artificial tears
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Tears Naturale
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formula for calculating IV infusion rate per hour
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x mL/x hrs = x mL / hr
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formula for calculating drip rate
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mL/fr x gtt/mL / 60 min/hr = gtt/min
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May an LPN regulate an IV of D5W?
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Yes. It is not medicated.
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How to prevent hematoma formation p collecting venous blood sample.
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Hold pressure on the site.
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Why use positive pressure when flushing a saline or heparin lock?
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This technique will decrease catheter occlusion.
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What drug class does smoking inhibit the effectiveness of?
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H2 antagonists
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2 indications of Reglan (metoclopramide)
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1. stimulate GI tract
2. prevent n/v |
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Examples of bulk-producing laxatives
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FiberCon
Citrucel Perdiem Metamucil |
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Example of emollient/surfactants/ fecal softeners.
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Docusate sodium & Peri-Colace.
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Examples of osmotic/ saline laxatives.
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MOM, epsom salts, goLYTELY or PEG
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Which acid-controlling drug neutralizes stomach acid but does not reduce production of stomach acid?
Reglan Prilosec Amphojel Simethicone |
Amphojel (alum. hydroxide)
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Which of these antacids inhibits ATPas & the proton pump?
Atropine Omeprazole (Prilosec) Cimetidine (Tagamet) Both cimetidine & omeprazole |
Omeprazole (Prilosec)
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What actions are similar for both osmotic & bulk-producing laxatives?
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They both result in increased water in the bowel, which stimulates peristalsis.
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What is a contraindication of metoclopramide (Reglan), a GI stimulant?
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Bowel obstruction.
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Which of these antiemetics would not interact with CNS depressants?
Hydroxyzine Prochlorperazine Ondansteron |
Ondansteron (Zofran)
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What instructions should you include for a patient new to oral enzyme therapy?
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Do not chew the tablet, and take the tablet a or c meals.
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adrenergic agonist effects
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increase HR
increase BP bronchodilator n/v, dry mouth |
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adrenergic antagonist effects
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decrease HR
decrease BP bronchoconstrictor abdominal cramps, diarrhea, constipation decrease resistance to urinary flow |
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cholinergic agonist effects
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decrease HR
decrease BP increase respiratory secretions abdominal cramping, increase secretions urinary incontinence |
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anticholinergic effects
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increase HR
increase BP decrease respiratory secretions slow peristalsis, decrease secretions urinary retention |
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How does an anticholinesterase drug such as pyridostigmine help a patient c myasthenia gravis?
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It decreases the breakdown of acetylcholine, leaving more available for muscle movement.
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What is the purpose of mixing carbidopa c levodopa (Sinemet)?
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It reduces the required dose of levodopa.
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Pheochromocytoma can be treated with which drug?
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phenoxybenzamine (Dibenzyline)
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Why would you hold atropine?
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Glaucoma
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Antitussives are used primarily to:
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stop a cough reflex when the cough is nonproductive.
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What dietary change would you recommend to a patient taking theophylline?
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Decrease or eliminate caffeine.
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Foods containing vitamin K an alter the effectiveness of which drug?
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warfarin (Coumadin)
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Which of the following diuretics spares potassium?
Hydrochlorothiazide Furosemide Spironolactone |
Spironolactone
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Digoxin is a positive inotrope & a negative chronotrope. What is the best definition of these characteristics?
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Increases the force of contraction and decreases the heart rate.
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What information should be shared c patients using cholestyramine?
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Do not take cholestyramine at the same time as other medications.
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What SE should a patient taking levothyroxine report?
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Nervousness, tremors, or palpitations.
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How do sulfonylureas achieve their effect to help the diabetic patient?
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Stimulate the production of insulin by the pancreas.
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S/S of hypoglycemia.
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Confusion
Sweating |
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Dipivefrine is a "prodrug". This means it:
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works when it changes to its active form p instillation in the eye.
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Atropine is usually contraindicated in patients with glaucoma because:
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it can limit aqueous humor outflow.
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Glaucoma is characterized by:
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increased intraocular pressure.
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Nursing implications for your glaucoma patient receiving acetazolamide (Diamox) include:
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teaching the patient that s/he may experience an increase in urine output.
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Which drug class used to treat glaucoma may have SE including drowsiness, confusion, polyuria, and acidosis?
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Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors (CAIs)
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Prototype antacids & antiflatulnts
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Aluminum hydroxide (Amphojel)
Magnesium hydroxide (MOM) Simethicone |
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Prototype H2 antagonist
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Famotidine (Pepcid)
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Prototype proton pump inhibitors
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omerprazole (Prilosec)
lansoprozole (Prevacid) |
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Prototype GI stimulant
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metoclopramide (Reglan)
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Prototype digestive enzyme
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pancrelipase (Catozym)
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Prototype antidiarrheal
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diphenoxylate/atropine (Lamotil)
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Prototype bulk-producing laxatives
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Metamucil
Perdiem Citrucel |
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Prototype emollient laxative
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MOM
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Prototype irritant laxative
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Senekot
Dulcolax |
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Prototype fecal softener
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docusate sodium (Colace)
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Prototype emetic
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ipecac
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Prototpye antiemetics
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prochlorperazine (Compazine) (dopamin antagonist)
hydroxyzine (Vistaril) antihistamine ondansetron (Zofran) 5-HT antagonist |
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Prototype absorbent
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activated charcoal
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Prototype opoid
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morphine
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Prototype CNS stimulant
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methylphenidate HCl (Ritalin)
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Prototype anticonvulsant
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phenytoin (Dilantin)
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Prototype anti-Parkinsonian
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levodopa/carbidopa (Sinemet)
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Prototype anticholinergic
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atropine
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Prototype antihistamine
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fexofenadine (Allegra)
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Prototype decongestant
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pseudoephedrine (Sudafed)
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Prototype antitussive
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dextromethorphan
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Prototype expectorant
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guaifenesin
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Prototype beta-2 adrnergic bronchodilator
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albuterol (Proventil)
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Prototype xanthine bronchodilator
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theophylline
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Prototype anticholinergic bronchodilator
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ipratropium bromide (Atrovent)
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Prototype corticosteroid anti-inflammatory respiratory
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beclomethasone (Vanceril)
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Prototype mast cll stabilizer respiratory
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cromolyn sodium (Intal)
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Prototype leukotrine receptor agonist respiratory
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montelukast (Singulair)
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Prototype mucolytic
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acetylocysteine
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