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14 Cards in this Set
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-prazole ending, Prilosec (omeprazole), prevacid (lansoprazole), Proton pump inhibitors |
GI drugs, Tx gastric ulcers, GERD |
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Blocks H2 receptors which reduces acid secretion, Tagamat (cimetidine), pepcid (famotidine) |
GI drugs, histamine blocking |
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Drug that reduces body's inflammatory response and suppresses immunity
Intermediate acting steroid (glucocorticoid)
TX autoimmune ds, addison's, allergies |
Prednisone |
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Main drug family to tx CHF, positive inotropic effect (increase heart force/strength), Digitalis, lanoxin (digoxin) |
Cardiac glycosides |
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-statin drugs, (lipitor,lovastatin, simvastatin) Antihyperlipidemic |
High cholesterol tx |
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Diuretics, beta adrenergic blocking agents, calcium channel blockers, ACE inhibitors |
HTN meds |
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-thiazides Promote excretion of sodium, Decreased fluid blood volume/ pressure, Lasix (loop) (furosemide) Xerostomia, orthostatic hypotension Known as water pills, |
Diuretics, tx HTN |
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-olol meds, tx of HTN |
Beta adrenergic blockers |
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-pril meds, HTN meds |
ACE inhibitors |
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CNS stimulant, Causes vasoconstriction, dilated pupils Active decay |
Cocaine |
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Opiod drug, Causes CNS and respiratory depression, Causes sedation and pinpoint pupils |
Heroin |
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CNS stimulant, Rampant caries, xerostomia, soda consumption |
Meth |
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Controlled substances act |
