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19 Cards in this Set
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ACE Inhibitor
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(Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitor)
Treats hypertension, heart failure, and protects kidneys from damage due to diabetes |
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Beta Blocker
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Used to treat cardiac arrythmias
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A2RB
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(Angiotensin 2 Receptor Antagonist)
Used to treat hypertension |
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Diuretic
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Promotes urine production, used to treat CHF, edema, and hypertension
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Antidiabetic
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Lowers glucose leves in blood
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Benzodiazepine
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Anticonvulsant, sedative, muscle relaxer
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Proton Pump Inhibitor
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Reduce gastric acid production, treats GERD (reflux) and other GI problems
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Calcium Channel Blocker
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Used to treat hypertension
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Barbituate
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CNS depressant and anticonvulsant
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PDE Inhibitor
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(Phosphodietase Inhibitor)
Used to treat erectile dysfunction |
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Corticosteroid
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Antiinflammatory, Used to treat a variety of conditions (sinus pressure, joint pain, skin rash)
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Antineoplastic
Cytotoxic Agent |
Chemotherapy drugs for treating cancers
Kills cells and prevents cell division |
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Anthistamine
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Histamine inhibitor, used to treat allergies
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Carbon Anhydrase Inhibitor
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Used to treat glaucoma and altitude sickness
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Anticholinergic
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Counters parasympathetic (rest and digest) nervouse system activity, used to treat a variety of GI problems
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Anabolic Steroid
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Growth and muscle stimulant, effects similar to testosterone
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Antithrombotic
Anticoagulant |
Anticlotting agents
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Beta Agonist
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B1- cardiac
B2- airway Used to treat bradycardia, hypotension, COPD, heart failure, and allergic reactions |
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Alpha Blocker
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Used to treat Raynaud's Disease and hypertension
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